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Five unthinkable taxes Rachel Reeves may hike to plug Labour’s black hole

Labour’s disability benefits U-turn has blown a £3billion hole in her plans, possibly more. That’s on top of the £1.5billion cost of reinstating winter fuel payments. PM Keir Starmer has...

Rachel Reeves 'must raise tax' in months after two Keir Starmer U-turns

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is likely to have to raise taxes to pay for Labour's U-turns on welfare and winter fuel payments, a leading economist has warned. The Resolution Foundation estimated that Sir...

‘Justifying the unjustifiable!’ Labour torn to shreds by audience in brutal Question Time

Labour was torn to shreds in a brutal edition of BBC Question Time, as audience members took turns slamming Sir Keir Starmer’s Government. Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar was repeatedly blasted...

Russia economy meltdown as mortgage rates soar to 25% and pensioners 'struggle to survive'

Housing and utility bills in some parts of Russia are expected to soar by up to 25% as the country's economic meltdown worsens. Russian media reports that tariffs on housing, gas, water and...

Starmer confirms talks with Labour rebels over welfare cuts concessions

Starmer confirms talks over welfare cuts climbdown11 minutes agoJennifer McKiernanPolitical reporter, BBC News•@_JennyMcKiernanHenry ZeffmanChief Political CorrespondentGetty ImagesSir Keir Starmer...

Labour defector blasts Starmer’s leadership in shock resignation: ‘No moral compass!’

A furious Labour councillor has blasted Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership in a sensational defection – claiming the party has “lost its moral compass” and “abandoned working people”. Liam...

A political storm is brewing over welfare cuts - can Starmer ride it out?

Why Starmer faces a political storm over welfare reforms1 hour agoIain Watson, Henry Zeffman and Harry FarleyPolitical correspondentsReutersAngela Rayner has declared that the government will go...

Keir Starmer and Labour rebels are in a dangerous game of chicken over one plan

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has told the House of Commons the Government will press ahead with a vote next week on benefit cuts that will hit 800,000 people with disabilities. Prime Minister...

River Island confirms location of 33 stores that will close – read the full list

Fashion giant River Island has confirmed 33 of its stores will shut following a major restructure. The retailer confirmed branches across the UK will close - including in Derby, Doncaster and...

Rachel Reeves faces £5bn black hole if Labour rebels win today – YOUR taxes will fill it

PM Keir Starmer won’t be the only loser if furious Labour rebels shoot down his reforms to out-of-work disability and sickness benefits. It’ll be a nightmare for the Chancellor.Reeves is banking...

Keir Starmer has shown weakness – now Labour rebels are poised to attack PIP cuts

What is it with all those Labour MPs? Can’t they see how ridiculous and unsupportable it is that the number of people claiming Personal Independence Payments (PIPs) has nearly doubled in the last...

NHS sending patients abroad for treatment as health service on the brink

The NHS is sending an increasing number of patients abroad for treatment in what an expert described as a “terrible indictment” of the state of the health service. Overseas treatments in nations...

Major Express campaign victory as £30m music plan cash bonanza announced

A £30m investment will help “turbocharge” growth to ensure the UK’s world-leading music industry remains top of the pops, under a landmark new Creative Industries Sector Plan.The cash bonanza...

Angela Rayner's new labour laws 'will devastate' British businesses and UK economy

Angela Rayner’s new labour laws will cripple British businesses and wreak devastation on the economy, critics have warned. The reforms are likely to drive up unemployment further because firms are...

Labour warned not to duck welfare reform despite unrest in ranks

Labour has been urged not to duck out of major welfare reform despite fears the party looks like it is targeting the “most vulnerable” in society. Plans to tighten access to disability benefits...