2 d. ago Rachel Reeves is poised to break ANOTHER promise as she 'plots £300

Chancellor Rachel Reeves could unveil a 3p per mile levy on EVs, on top of other road taxes, as she desperately tries to fill a huge black hole in the public finances .

Economics

3 d. ago ‘At the mercy of nature’: How the Caribbean is dealing with the unprecedented Hurricane Melissa

The category 5 storm has wreaked havoc in the region, as those affected now reckon with damaged livelihoods and the cost of rebuilding• Don’t get The Long Wave delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereIt has been one week since Hurricane Melissa made landfall. The storm’s strength has been record-breaking. To better understand the situation on the ground, I called up Natricia Duncan, the Guardian’s Caribbean correspondent, who is based in Jamaica, the country most affected. We spoke about the impact of the hurricane, and how people navigate living under constant climate precariousness. Continue reading...

Economics

4 d. ago I won't quit even if I break my promise not to raise tax, Rachel Reeves says

The Chancellor hinted she is considering the first rise in the basic rate of income tax for half a century, saying 'we will all have to contribute' at the November 26 Budget.

Politics

4 d. ago Rachel Reeves asked resignation question on LBC after Budget tax rises hint

In a rare pre-Budget speech earlier today, Chancellor Rachel Reeves refused to stand by Labour's election promise not to hike income tax, VAT, or national insurance

Economics

4 d. ago Brexit, Trump, Covid, the Tories: All the things Rachel Reeves blamed for breaking Labour's promise not to put up your taxes... and the one person she didn't!

The Chancellor refused to recommit to Labour 's manifesto promise not to increase income tax, National Insurance or VAT.

Politics

4 d. ago Rachel Reeves speech latest: Chancellor has ‘no regrets’ if Labour breaks promise not to raise taxes in Budget

In recent weeks No 10 has repeatedly refused to re-commit to Labour’s manifesto pledges

Economics

4 d. ago Rachel Reeves speech latest: Chancellor has ‘no regrets’ if Labour break promise not to raise taxes in Budget

In recent weeks No 10 has repeatedly refused to re-commit to Labour’s manifesto pledges

Economics

5 d. ago Rachel Reeves to promise 'fairness' in budget as income tax hike speculation mounts

"You will all have heard a lot of speculation about the choices I will make. I understand that - these are important choices that will shape our economy for years to come.”

Economics

5 d. ago Embattled Rachel Reeves emerges from hiding today to lay ground for promise

In a highly unusual move, the Chancellor will use an early morning speech in Downing Street to address 'speculation' about the contents of her November 26 Budget.

Events

7 d. ago Families invaded by rats after 25,000 tonne mountain of stinking rubbish is dumped by 'Liverpool gang' outside their homes as council say it will cost £4.5MILLION to clear up

The 30ft mountain of 25,000 tonnes of waste in Wigan, Gtr Manchester, is made of of soiled nappies as well as chemicals and plastic.

Economics

8 d. ago Every match Liverpool’s injured players could miss in tough spell for Arne Slot

Liverpool have been left counting the cost of their injury crisis with more set to miss games over the coming weeks and months with Arne Slot not ruling any of them out from the Premier League table

Sport

1 week ago Starmer refuses to rule out tax rises in budget after questioning by Badenoch

Prime minister fails to answer Tory leader’s questions about manifesto pledge not to raise income taxUK politics live –latest updatesKeir Starmer has refused to rule out tax rises in next month’s budget, which would breach Labour’s manifesto promises, boosting speculation that Rachel Reeves is considering raising income tax to reduce a shortfall.The prime minister pointedly ignored questions posed to him by Kemi Badenoch in the Commons about the manifesto pledge, something the Conservative leader said he had not done when asked before. Continue reading...

Economics

2 w. ago Secret mining studies and private deals: is a new gold rush quietly starting in El Salvador?

As the country’s metal mining ban is lifted, rural communities fear a return of the contamination, violence and water shortages that cost so many lives and livelihoods in the pastSet off the main road through San Isidro, El Salvador, an old gate sits locked by a chain. Across its rusted metal wire mesh are emblazoned the words: “Private property, entry forbidden.” A bus stop outside is covered with faded black and yellow posters. Though peeling with age, their message can still be read: “No to mining – yes to life.”This is the site of what was once the El Dorado gold mining project. After the suspension of operations in 2009 amid community backlash, OceanaGold formally closed the project in 2017 following El Salvador’s historic prohibition of metal mining. Continue reading...

Economics

2 w. ago The Immortalists by Aleks Krotoski review – the downsides of cheating death

Life extensionists like Bryan Johnson want to live forever. But at what cost?If the name Bryan Johnson isn’t familiar, a picture of him might be. He is the somewhat alien-looking, strangely ageless 48-year-old Californian battling to defy death itself.His efforts to do so have involved receiving a transfusion of blood plasma from his then 17-year-old son, an act that attracted headlines around the world, while Johnson’s own plasma was in turn transfused into his father. What was largely missed, but is documented in Alex Krotoski’s book, is that the procedure was deemed to be a failure. The tech entrepreneur will have to find another way to live for ever. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago FTSE 100 Live 22 October: Inflation surprise lifts stocks, Barclays rallies despite car loans redress

Rachel Reeves was handed a pre-Budget boost today as the rate of inflation unexpectedly remained unchanged at 3.8% in September.

Economics

2 w. ago FTSE 100 Live 22 October: Inflation surprise lifts index, Barclays rallies despite car loans impact

Rachel Reeves was handed a pre-Budget boost today as the rate of inflation unexpectedly remained unchanged at 3.8% in September.

Economics

2 w. ago NORMAN BAKER: Why should British families, struggling with the cost of living crisis, subsidise a self

Heaped in ignominy, banned from using those treasured royal titles, his world of murky secrets unravelling faster than a ball of string, there can be precious little comfort for Prince Andrew.

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3 w. ago Rachel Reeves promises 'targeted action' at Budget to help with cost of living

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is already looking at cutting the 5% VAT rate charged on energy bills and is also said to be considering reducing green levies on bills

Economics

3 w. ago Man Utd's 'lazy' star targeted again as he's told he could cost them at Liverpool

Manchester United head to Liverpool this weekend and Luke Shaw has been told his work rate could cost the team as criticism continues to come his way from former players

Economics

3 w. ago Scrapping plans for nationwide prostate tests 'will cost lives', cancer survivors and campaigners warn

Reports emerged last week the UK National Screening Committee will advise the Government to dismiss proposals to offer men most at risk of the disease an NHS test due to cost concerns.

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