Labour's tax bombshell: NI rise and income tax freeze
Rachel Reeves announces major tax changes with National Insurance increases and income tax threshold freeze until 2028, creating a £23 billion fiscal black hole for UK households.
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Swinney rules out Scottish income tax increases
SNP leader John Swinney makes significant commitment to Scottish taxpayers, pledging no further income tax increases while challenging Labour's economic plans ahead of Westminster election.
Arctic Blast: Freeze Warning for Texas, Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma
A severe cold front is sweeping across America's heartland, with potentially damaging frost conditions expected overnight across multiple states. Meteorologists warn of plummeting temperatures that could threaten crops and require urgent protective measur
HMRC freezes child benefits for British families abroad
Thousands of British expat families face financial strain as HMRC freezes overseas child benefit payments amid cost of living crisis. Discover how this policy change affects families living abroad.
Tax threshold freeze could raise £12bn, hitting millions
A leading thinktank reveals extending the income tax threshold freeze until 2028 could generate £12bn for the Treasury while hitting workers with stealth tax rises as inflation pushes salaries into higher brackets.
US Freeze: Record Cold and Frost Warnings Nationwide
Millions of Americans face dangerous freezing temperatures as an unprecedented cold snap triggers widespread frost alerts across multiple states, with meteorologists warning of potential record lows.
Reeves: No income tax rise in Labour manifesto
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves makes firm commitment to freeze income tax rates, positioning Labour as party of fiscal responsibility ahead of general election.
Arctic Blast: Widespread Freeze Warning for US
A dangerous cold front is sweeping across the United States, bringing potentially record-breaking freezing temperatures and frost risks from the Midwest to the Northeast. Meteorological authorities issue urgent warnings as the mercury plummets.
Zelenskyy: Trump's frontline freeze a 'good compromise'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has described Donald Trump's proposal to freeze the war along current frontlines as a potential breakthrough, while emphasising Ukraine's sovereignty remains non-negotiable.
Trump Immigration Freeze Triggers Legal Battles
Donald Trump's sweeping immigration freeze faces immediate legal challenges while creating diplomatic friction with NATO allies, as courts scramble to respond to the controversial executive order.
UK sanctions Russian billionaire Usmanov over Ukraine
Britain imposes sweeping sanctions on Putin-linked oligarch Alisher Usmanov, freezing assets and imposing travel ban in coordinated Western response to Ukraine invasion.
Universal Credit freeze until 2026 hits millions
Exclusive investigation reveals DWP plans to maintain current Universal Credit rates until April 2026, creating a benefits freeze that could leave vulnerable households thousands worse off amid soaring living costs.
UK Faces -10C Arctic Blast in Week-Long Freeze
Britain braces for a severe cold snap as weather maps reveal temperatures could plummet to -10C, with snow and ice warnings expected across the nation.
UK employers plan pay freezes despite inflation surge
Exclusive investigation reveals widespread pay freeze plans across UK companies despite soaring inflation, sparking union outrage and strike warnings.
Britain's Big Freeze: Frost and Snow Hit UK
The first significant cold snap of the season has gripped Britain, with frost spreading across the nation and snow dusting northern hills as temperatures take a dramatic dive overnight.
Trump freezes $12bn infrastructure funding nationwide
Former President Donald Trump halts $12 billion in infrastructure funding, freezing hundreds of projects nationwide in a dramatic move that threatens economic growth and job creation.
Reeves faces backlash over welfare cap freeze
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts mounting criticism from MPs and charities after confirming benefits will remain frozen despite economic pressures, sparking heated Commons debate.
Mitch McConnell health scare: Senate leader freezes during event
US Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell faces renewed health concerns after freezing for 30 seconds during press conference, sparking debate about age and leadership capability in American politics.
State Pension Shock: Tax Bills to Erase Increase
HMRC's stealth tax move means pensioners could lose thousands despite promised state pension hike. Discover how the frozen tax thresholds will impact your retirement income.
California Governor Newsom freezes major state projects
California Governor Gavin Newsom suspends numerous infrastructure projects including high-speed rail and climate initiatives amid significant budget deficit concerns, sparking political debate.
Federal workers face pay freeze in government shutdown crisis
Hundreds of thousands of US federal employees confront financial uncertainty as political gridlock threatens to halt government paychecks, with essential services at risk.
Britain faces September freeze as Arctic blast approaches
An unseasonal Arctic blast is forecast to hit Britain later this month, bringing freezing temperatures and frost that could break records for September. Meteorologists warn of a dramatic temperature drop that will make it feel more like November than earl
US Government Shutdown: Federal Workers Face Pay Freeze
Millions of federal employees brace for financial uncertainty as political deadlock threatens to trigger a complete government shutdown, freezing pay and halting essential services.
Reform UK's Brexit Bombshell: Complete EU Break Demanded
Reform UK unveils radical manifesto pledging to scrap all remaining EU laws and freeze non-essential immigration in dramatic break from Brussels
120,000 Aussie investors frozen out of $1.2bn La Trobe fund
More than 120,000 Australian investors face uncertainty after La Trobe Financial froze withdrawals from its $1.2 billion Credit Fund, citing liquidity pressures and market volatility.
Trump's Taiwan arms freeze sparks trade deal fears
Exclusive: Reports that Donald Trump has paused critical weapons aid to Taiwan have raised alarm among security experts, who fear the former president may be using the island's security as leverage in trade negotiations with China.
British Gas Warns of 100% Bill Surge in Cold Snap
British Gas warns millions of UK households to brace for a severe cold snap, with energy bills potentially doubling. Get expert tips on how to stay warm and save money during the freeze.
Vietnam Urges Russia to Freeze Assets of Sanctioned Individuals
In a bold move to protect its financial system, Vietnam has formally requested Russian authorities to swiftly freeze assets held by individuals targeted by international sanctions, signalling a delicate balancing act in its foreign policy.
Arctic Blast Sends UK Temperatures Plummeting to -9C
Britain braces for a brutal Arctic freeze as temperatures plummet to -9C, with the Met Office warning of widespread frost, ice, and treacherous conditions. Get the latest forecast and safety advice.
South Wales Winter Energy Crisis as Deep Freeze Looms
Exclusive: A perfect storm of severe weather warnings and soaring energy costs threatens to plunge South Wales into a winter crisis, with MPs warning of unaffordable bills and a 'serious problem' for vulnerable residents.
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