Another 65 women allege abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed_P
BBC says 37 of the women worked at Harrods, and earliest accusation of abuse dates back to 1977 Stories of predatory behaviour around young women had been circulating since the mid-1990s. Photograph: Murdo Macleod/The Guardian A further 65 women have come…
Fears Keir Starmer is plotting ‘tap tax’ as homeowners issued warning! B
Families with large properties have been warned they could face higher water bills to conserve water and bring down bills for the poorest households. Families with large gardens or swimming pools could face higher water bills according to new reports. Dubbed a…
No10 forced to act after Keir Starmer’s Falkland claim about uncle turns out to be false! B
No10 has moved to clarify after confusion and accusations emerged in light of the Prime Minister’s claim his uncle was torpedoed in the Falklands War. Number 10 have been forced to clarify a claim made by Sir Keir Starmer that his uncle…
Will Rachel Reeves’s rules on debt and spending survive the budget?_P
The chancellor desperately needs more money to finance growth and public spending so expect a bit of tweaking to supposedly strict constraints Somehow Rachel Reeves must improve public services and invest in economic growth while also balancing the books. Photograph: Stefan…
Reeves mulling national insurance on employer pension contributions_P
Treasury officials examining potential levy that experts say could raise as much as £17bn for the exchequer The chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has opted not to raise tax on pension contributions, according to reports. Photograph: Oli Scarff/AFP/Getty Rachel Reeves is considering introducing…
Angela Rayner leading Labour into fresh chaos as she’s set to break major promise! B
Angela Rayner’s much-discussed Employment Rights Bill, a major policy promise ahead of the election, looks set to be half-delivered. The compromises could put Labour on course for conflict with trade union backers (Image: Getty) Angela Rayner is set to announce her long-awaited…
Pensioners who already lost their winter fuel among 100,000 hit with another £665 tax! B
Chancellor Rachel Reeves under pressure to ease tax thresholds in the budget (Image: PA) Pensioners losing their winter fuel payments are among a 100,000 rise in people being hit with tax demands for the first time. A freeze in the amount…
Labour and Lib Dems gleeful as Badenoch to face Jenrick in Tory leadership race_P
Next leader will be from populist wing of party after James Cleverly loses out in chaotic final MPs’ vote Moment James Cleverly was eliminated from Tory leadership race – video The next Conservative leader will be from the populist right of…
New enforcement agency will protect workers’ rights as part of ‘watershed’ bill_P
Employment rights legislation has been widely heralded by trade unions despite some commitments being watered down The Fair Work Agency will be created as part of the legislation, which will include stronger protections against exploitative contracts. Photograph: Keith Morris/Alamy Rogue employers…
Labour needs £25bn a year in tax rises to rebuild public services, warns IFS_P
Thinktank says tax increases in budget will be necessary even if Rachel Reeves changes fiscal rules The IFS preview of the looming budget says Labour will need to raises taxes to new highs to meet its goal of ending austerity…