Fact check: Direct tax rates have fallen for working households
Rishi Sunak’s claim about a low tax rate for typical workers does not account for indirect taxes or changes to benefits.
UK News|Jun 13
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Q&A: What are the chances of a Labour ‘supermajority’?
Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has warned that the Tories face a historic defeat at the polls on July 4.
UK News|Jun 12
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Fact check: VAT on private school fees unlikely to increase state class sizes
The independent Institute for Fiscal Studies found that up to 40,000 pupils might move from private schools, but numbers at state schools are falling.
UK News|Jun 12
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Make-A-Wish teenager meets and hugs favourite Disney characters
The teenager got selected to be part of an immersive experience thanks to a partnership between Disney UK and Make-A-Wish UK.
UK News|Jun 11
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Profile: Who is Rishi Sunak?
At the age of just 42 – and after only seven years in Parliament – Rishi Sunak entered No 10.
UK News|Jun 8
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Donald Trump demands that appeals courts reverse his felony conviction at rally
Mr Trump is expected to appeal last month’s conviction on all 34 charges in his New York hush money trial.
World News|Jun 7
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In Pictures: Veterans and royals in poignant commemoration of D-Day 80 years on
As world leaders gathered in France, the anniversary was also solemnly marked in the UK.
UK News|Jun 6
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Fact check: Fake screenshot claimed to show Labour candidate’s post
There is no evidence for a post by a new Labour candidate, while both he and the potential creator of the screenshot have said it is fake.
UK News|May 31
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Ready For It? Liverpool to launch special trail for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour
Dubbed the Taylor Town Trail, it will feature 11 art installations which are inspired by the studio albums from her back catalogue.
Viral News|May 31
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Interest rate remarks not an attempt to undermine Bank of England, Sunak says
Rishi Sunak has insisted he was not attempting to undermine the independence of the Bank when he said a vote for the Tories is a vote for cuts.
UK News|May 30
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Sunak challenged over partygate by worker whose mother died during pandemic
The Prime Minister apologised for ‘what was going on in Downing Street’ and then highlighted his role in implementing furlough.
UK News|May 30
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‘Housing emergency’ blamed for lack of homeless accommodation during Swift shows
Edinburgh City Council said a spike in demand for tourist accommodation in early June means it will struggle to find places for homeless families.
UK News|May 30
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In Pictures: Planes, trains and… bikes as parties continue on campaign trail
Cornwall, Worcester and Wales were among the destinations as parties continued campaigning ahead of the General Election in July.
UK News|May 29
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Rishi Sunak quizzed on support for national service veterans
The Prime Minister painted a plate during a tour of Churchill China in Stoke-on-Trent while on a campaign visit to the Midlands.
UK News|May 28
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Southampton Q&A: Challenges facing Saints after securing Premier League return
A look at what challenges lie ahead for the Saints as they plan for life back in the top flight
UK Sport|May 26
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