Month: September 2024

UK inflation stays at 2.2% as lower petrol prices offset by higher air fares_P

Annual rate in August unchanged, and hovering above Bank of England’s 2% target Petrol prices have fallen in response to concerns that the global economy is slowing down and demand from big consumers such as China will be weaker. Photograph: Joe…

💫 Emma Watson: A Beacon of Empowerment and Style

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John Major criticises Rwanda asylum plan as ‘un-Conservative and un-British’_P

Former prime minister says previous Tory government’s immigration policy would not have acted as a deterrent Sir John Major said he disliked ‘the way society has come to regard immigration as an ill’. Photograph: Jonathan Brady/PA Sir John Major has criticised the former…

Nicola Sturgeon: Scottish independence will be part of ‘wider shake-up’ of UK_P

Former first minister makes prediction as senior political figures reflect on 10th anniversary of referendum Nicola Sturgeon led the SNP’s part in the Scottish independence Yes campaign as party deputy in 2014. Photograph: Murdo MacLeod/The Guardian Nicola Sturgeon has predicted that…

Keir Starmer is urged to ‘come clean’ over who paid for a series of statement dresses worn by his wife Lady Victoria_l

Sir Keir Starmer was last night urged to ‘come clean’ over who paid for a series of statement dresses worn by his wife Victoria. As the ‘Wardrobegate’ backlash raged, the Tories said the Prime Minister ‘owes it to pensioners’ to be honest about who…

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How to put a ring of steel around savings in case Labour launches an Isa tax raid – our Budget survival guide_l

As Rachel Reeves is given the keys to ­Dorneywood, the 21-room grace-and-favour Buckinghamshire home that was occupied by Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott in the last Labour government, it is perhaps the strongest signal yet that the Exchequer’s ­responsibility surpasses…

Keir Starmer snubs Angela Rayner as she loses out in battle for huge mansion_l

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will get use of the much sought-after Dorneywood country house instead of the Deputy Prime Minister Chancellor Rachel Reeves has beaten Angela Rayner to the grace-and-favour mansion (Image: Getty) Rachel Reeves has beat Angela Rayner to the grace-and-favour 21-room government mansion…

Starmer in freefall as Labour’s popularity crashes in record time after winter fuel furore_l

New analysis has shown Labour approval ratings have dropped below 30% in just 70 days. Keir Starmer is facing mounting criticism over multiple policies and scandals (Image: Getty) Sir Keir Starmer’s popularity has plummeted at a record speed amid fury over winter…

Keir Starmer’s hypocrisy laid bare as he takes £100k in freebies as sleaze row rumbles on_l

The Prime Minister’s past acceptance of free gifts and tickets has been revealed amid the ongoing ‘passes for glasses’ row. Sir Keir has said he can’t watch Arsenal unless his tickets are paid for (Image: Getty) Sir Keir Starmer has pocketed more freebies…

Labour urged to nationalise your wealth – full tax hit list revealed and it’s shocking_l

PM Keir Starmer and chancellor Rachel Reeves refuse to say which taxes they will hike in Labour’s Halloween Budget on October 30. But they’ve got a little list. There’s a reason why the Labour Party didn’t tell us which taxes…