At a glance: the key points from the Budget
Rachel Reeves set out £40 billion of tax rises along with major spending commitments as she sought to set the tone for Labour’s term in office.
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What is the new potentially deadly mpox strain detected in the UK?
The strain, known as Clade Ib, emerged in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in August.
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Different decisions could have cost another life, medic tells baby death inquiry
Freya Murphy died at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow a week after she was born.
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The Budget: Winners and losers
Who are the winners and losers from the Budget?
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UK economic growth upgraded this year amid ‘temporary boost’ from spending
The Office for Budget Responsibility has predicted that UK gross domestic product will grow by 1.1% in 2024.
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Budget contains broken promises which will hit working people, Sunak claims
The outgoing Conservative Party leader was making his final appearance at the despatch box before stepping down.
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Pensions to be brought into inheritance tax scope, says Reeves
The Chancellor said pensions passed on would be included in the levy, closing a ‘loophole’ in passing on wealth when someone dies.
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Employer national insurance hike to slow hiring and wage growth, critics say
Rachel Reeves announced the tax increase in her autumn Budget statement to the House of Commons.
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Taxes, borrowing and spending up in Rachel Reeves’ first Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves said she was ‘fixing the foundations of our economy’ but taxes will rise to their highest levels since the Second World War.
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Harris vows to ‘represent all Americans’ after Biden’s Trump supporters remark
Ms Harris, the Democratic nominee for president, made the comment to reporters as she prepared to campaign in three states.
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PM warns MPs they can either support Southport police or undermine their work
Sir Keir Starmer’s comments came amid questions over when the Government knew fresh charges would be brought against the alleged attacker.
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At a glance: Key points from the 2024 Autumn Budget
Here are the main points from Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget, the first by a Labour government since March 2010.
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Fuel duty frozen as Government maintains 5p cut
In her Budget speech to the Commons, Chancellor Rachel Reeves said this is a ‘substantial commitment’.
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Inflation set to stay above 2% for next four years, says OBR
The fiscal watchdog said inflation is expected to be 2.6% next year, significantly ahead of a previous prediction of 1.5%.
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Reeves increases taxes by £40bn to address ‘black hole’ in public finances
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will also increase investment as she promised to ‘fix the foundations’ of the economy.
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