50 m. ago Ryanair boss warns of UK flights cuts and fare increases ahead of budget

Michael O'Leary hinted that airlines could move their operations to countries with lower business taxes

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54 m. ago Rachel Reeves speech latest: Pound plummets as chancellor signals income tax hikes in Budget

Chancellor breaks cover to set out Budget priorities in unusual move

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1 hour ago See how much Income Tax hike could cost YOU as Reeves refuses to rule out rises

You currently pay the basic 20% rate of Income Tax when you earn above £12,570, then the higher rate of 40% income tax kicks in on earnings above £50,270

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2 h. ago Brit dad dies after reaching mountain top in Sri Lanka during daughter's birthday hike

The British father-and-daughter duo decided to scale Ella's Rock in Sri Lanka to celebrate the daughter's 34th birthday, but tragedy struck once they reached the top of the mountain

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2 h. ago There is a thriving shadow economy in Britain – but migrants are not to blame | Emily Kenway

While Labour is desperately trying to mimic Reform’s line on the cash economy, the blame lies solidly with ordinary people feeling the pinchAccording to politicians across all parties, something called the “hidden economy” – the shadowy nethers of the labour market, in which work goes unregulated and undeclared to the authorities – is a “menace”, full of migrants whose illegal working “undercuts British workers”, and even a threat to our national security. MPs have been so worried about asylum seekers delivering their Friday night pizza that they’ve spent parliamentary time discussing Deliveroo et al’s business models. In response, the government has repeatedly reassured us, in the somewhat Mills & Boon-style phrasing of Yvette Cooper, when she was home secretary, that it’s “surging enforcement” to tackle the problem.Solutions suggested include Keir Starmer’s digital ID cards, requirements for increased “right to work” checks, and new data-sharing agreements in which the Home Of...

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2 h. ago Brit dad dies at summit of famous Sri Lankan mountain after daughter's birthday hike

The 63-year-old Brit walked up Ella Rock while out on a hike for his daughter's birthday, but tragically suffered a heart attack once he got to the top and passed away

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2 h. ago Ryanair boss blasts 'hopeless and useless' UK government over travel tax

Ryanair's CEO has accused the chancellor of having no idea how to grow the UK economy over the government's push to raise taxes on passenger flights.

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2 h. ago Lauren Boebert blasted over ‘racist’ Halloween costume mocking migrants amid ICE crackdown

Colorado Republican and boyfriend accused of ‘sick joke’ by dressing for party as Mexican woman and immigration officer to make light of mass deportation

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2 h. ago UK government bonds rally but pound falls further after Reeves speech

The Chancellor refused to rule out tax hikes and said the upcoming Budget will focus on lowering inflation.

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2 h. ago Rachel Reeves lays the ground for tax rises as Chancellor admits 'necessary choices' are coming in Budget: Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest as Chancellor Rachel Reeves uses an early morning speech in Downing Street to address 'speculation' about the contents of her November 26 Budget.

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2 h. ago Rachel Reeves warns EVERYONE faces tax hikes as she paves way for manifesto

Chancellor Rachel Reeves talked up the need to 'invest' as she took the highly unusual step of teeing up her fiscal package with a speech in Downing Street .

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3 h. 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.”

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3 h. ago Major change considered for Primark after drop in annual profits

The retail chain's owner says it expects shopping habits to remain 'subdued' in the months ahead

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3 h. ago Major Celtic vs Rangers flashpoints spark 7 top FIFA referees into delivering unflinching verdicts

The former grade one official has conducted a poll and asked some big names to weigh in on the Hampden fireworks.

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3 h. ago Rachel Reeves gives speech amid speculation she is preparing to hike income tax: Live updates 

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest as Chancellor Rachel Reeves uses an early morning speech in Downing Street to address 'speculation' about the contents of her November 26 Budget.

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3 h. ago British father dies while celebrating his daughter's 34th birthday with hike up Sri Lankan mountain

A British man has tragically died while celebrating his daughter's 34th birthday with a hike up a Sri Lankan mountain. 

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3 h. ago BP accelerates overhaul with higher asset sale target as profits beat forecasts

The oil giant reported third quarter underlying replacement cost profits of 2.21 billion US dollars (£1.68 billion), down 3% on a year earlier.

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3 h. ago AB Foods considers spinning off Primark after annual profits fall

Associated British Foods announced a review of the structure of the group alongside its full-year financial results.

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4 h. ago Rachel Reeves speech live: Chancellor to pave way for tax hikes in major pre

Speculation mounting that government’s promise to not hike income tax could be broken in Budget

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5 h. ago Bulletin briefing: UK’s ‘inevitable’ tax hikes, melatonin risks, and ban on choking porn

UK faces ‘inevitable’ tax hikes as Chancellor Rachel Reeves tackles debt. Read more here.

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