Exclusive: Labour to argue investing in NHS, schools and childcare is only way to build foundations of a strong economy Keir Starmer is seeking to draw new battle lines with Liz Truss by vowing to reinstate the top rate of income tax and ploughing the ensuing billions into the NHS […]
The leader of the Brothers of Italy party appears set to become country’s first female PM Giorgia Meloni has claimed victory in Italy’s elections and promised to govern for all Italians, after exit polls gave her right-wing coalition a clear majority, putting her on course to create the most rightwing […]
Dozens assembled to call for an end to the Islamic republic, some of whom became involved in altercations with officers and one another Twelve people have been arrested during protests in London calling for an end to Iran’s Islamic republic, including outside the country’s UK embassy, after the death of […]
Tories are nervous of the ‘song and dance’ about doing more for high earners and the shift away from levelling-up Liz Truss is being warned that she risks abandoning a winning coalition of voters in the “red wall” as she pursues “cavalier” tax cuts, amid revelations that her giveaway package […]
Labour pledges a revolution in green energy to ‘boost jobs and slash emissions’ Keir Starmer: ‘The hope of a Labour victory has turned into a belief’ Keir Starmer will pledge to deliver a new era of economic growth and permanently lower energy bills by turning the UK into an independent […]
Demonstrations that began with death of Mahsa Amini while detained by morality police pose biggest threat to regime in 13 years Iran’s president has vowed to “deal decisively” with protests that are gathering momentum across much of the country one week after the death of a woman in custody who […]
Fresh wave of protests across Russia on Saturday after Putin’s ‘partial mobilisation’ of civilian men See all our Ukraine coverage Russia launched renewed strikes on Ukrainian cities on Saturday, as Moscow’s mobilisation drive to refresh its struggling war effort continued to provide scenes of chaos across Russia. Ukrainian officials said […]
Black marble stone in St George’s Chapel, Windsor, bears names of late monarch, her husband and parents The first picture of the new ledger stone marking Queen Elizabeth II’s final resting place in Windsor has been released. The hand-carved Belgian black marble slab bears in brass lettering the names of […]
High earners are the big winners in the chancellor’s tax giveaway, while people on universal credit risk losing income Continue reading…
Strategy of sweeping tax cuts gets hostile reception from markets and economic thinktanks, leaving some Tory MPs aghast Kwasi Kwarteng has been accused of delivering a reckless mini-budget for the rich after his £45bn tax-cutting package sent the pound crashing to its lowest level against the dollar in 37 years. […]