Tag: UK News

The announcement of the latest budget has revealed one of the most critical issues in the upcoming general election: economic credibility. The Chancellor focused on portraying himself as a responsible steward of the economy, with the National Insurance cut representing a considerable tax reduction. However, there were no earth-shattering policies to transform the Conservative Party’s… Continue reading Tax cuts allow a cautious chancellor to create some headaches for Labour

In an effort to boost support ahead of this year’s election, Jeremy Hunt has revealed plans to reduce tax payments by workers from April. The latest Budget saw the Chancellor cut National Insurance levels by a further 2p, following an identical reduction in January 2018. The move was designed to help stimulate the UK economy,… Continue reading Budget 2024: Jeremy Hunt cuts National Insurance again as election looms

The UK government has faced five additional defeats in the House of Lords over its proposed Rwanda bill. The legislation would allow the UK to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda by declaring it a safe country. Peers made several changes to the bill, including allowing courts to question the East African nation’s safety. However, the… Continue reading Rwanda bill: House of Lords inflicts further defeats on government plan

UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt presented his Budget on Wednesday, announcing a cut to National Insurance. Hunt said that the Budget would “put the country back on the path to lower taxes”. However, Labour leader Keir Starmer criticised the Budget, saying that Conservatives have taken “an unprecedented hit” on living standards. BBC News has compared their… Continue reading Budget 2024: Is the tax take the highest for 70 years?

Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron met with Israeli minister Benny Gantz in central London on Wednesday to discuss the flow of aid into Gaza. Lord Cameron stressed that Israel, as the occupying power in Gaza, had a legal responsibility to ensure the availability of aid. International law states that an occupying power has a duty to… Continue reading Cameron warns Israeli minister Gaza aid must increase

The Championship match between Southampton and Preston North End was called off due to a major fire that broke out near St Mary’s Stadium in Southampton. The smoke from the fire, which originated from industrial units on Marine Parade, could be seen from far-off areas. Although one person was treated for smoke inhalation, no other… Continue reading Southampton fire: Major fire postpones Saints match

During the trial of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon, the jury heard that there is no legal obligation for a woman to register her pregnancy with the NHS. Dr Ehsan Rafiq, GP, told the court that there has been an increase in “free births” – births without medical intervention, often outside of a hospital. Both… Continue reading Defence begins in Constance Marten and Mark Gordon trial

A GP in Sunderland has been accused of making and using chemical weapon ricin, on top of his attempted murder charges. Thomas Kwan was already facing court in relation to a poisoning case in Newcastle, which he allegedly committed. A property located in Stockton-on-Tees was searched and the garage was being investigated in late February.… Continue reading Ingleby Barwick: Chemical weapon charges for doctor in poisoning case

Retailers John Lewis and the Co-op have announced they will increase their minimum pay levels for workers in an effort to retain staff and comply with the rising living wage. John Lewis and Waitrose, which are part of the same group, will increase pay to £11.55 per hour from April, rising to £12.89 in London.… Continue reading John Lewis and Co-op to increase minimum pay for staff

A 33-year-old woman, Jaskirat Kaur (also known as Jasmine Kang), has been charged with the murder of her 10-year-old daughter, Shay Kang. West Midlands Police found Shay with injuries on Monday afternoon at an end-of-terrace house in Robin Close, Rowley Regis, before she was pronounced dead shortly afterwards. Kaur will appear at Wolverhampton Magistrates’ Court… Continue reading Shay Kang: Mother charged with murder of 10-year-old girl