Farmers' Despair Over Labour's Inheritance Tax Changes
Sir Keir Starmer faces stark warnings that frail farmers may take their own lives to spare heirs from new inheritance tax rules. Labour MP Cat Smith says the policy betrays rural trust.
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Badenoch pledges to scrap 2030 petrol car ban after Brands Hatch visit
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch calls for an end to the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel car sales, promising to save taxpayers billions and protect the UK car industry.
Greek Police Fire Tear Gas at Protesting Farmers
Greek riot police used tear gas against farmers attempting to blockade Thessaloniki airport over delayed EU subsidies. Protests escalate with nationwide roadblocks. Read the latest.
Labour MP loses whip after rebelling on farming tax
Labour MP Markus Campbell-Savours has the party whip suspended after voting against the Budget's inheritance tax changes for farmers. Read the full story on the Westminster rebellion.
Labour MP suspended over farmer inheritance tax rebellion
Labour MP Markus Campbell-Savours suspended after rebelling against the Budget's 'family farm tax'. Dozens of colleagues abstained as farmers warn of devastating impact. Read the latest from Westminster.
Labour MP suspended after rebelling on farm inheritance tax
Markus Campbell-Savours, the sole Labour MP to vote against his party's inheritance tax changes for farmers, has had the whip removed. Read the full story on the rural rebellion within Labour.
520+ Chemicals Found in English Soil from Human Waste
A new study reveals over 520 chemicals, including banned pharmaceuticals, are persisting in English soils due to the use of treated human waste as fertiliser, posing potential risks to the food chain.
Labour MPs rebel against farmer inheritance tax plans
Labour backbenchers urge government to review farming inheritance tax after Commons vote, arguing it fails to target celebrities and billionaires. Read the latest.
GOP Deadlock Over Obamacare Subsidies Risks Premium Hikes
With just 30 days until subsidies expire, Republican infighting stalls a fix for millions facing doubled health insurance premiums. Can a deal be reached in time?
Widow's anguish over bull sculpture after husband's death
A Cumbrian widow fights council plans for a 4-ton bull sculpture yards from her home where her husband was trampled by cattle. Read her emotional plea for understanding.
NZ's Farming Crisis: Youth Struggle for Land
New Zealand's agricultural heartland is shrinking, with a 33% drop in farms. Young farmers face soaring land prices, making traditional ownership a distant dream. Discover their resilience.
UK bills to fund £2bn annual EDF nuclear subsidies
British energy bill payers will fund £2bn annually to EDF for Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C nuclear stations. Discover how CfD agreements impact your bills and UK energy security.
Mansion Tax Could Hit Farms, Government Confirms
The government has not ruled out applying its new mansion tax to farms, sparking concern in the agricultural sector. Learn more about the potential impact.
Farmers arrested in London Budget Day protest
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage pledges full legal support for farmers arrested during a London protest against inheritance tax changes. Read the full story on the Budget Day clash.
£150 energy bill cut announced in Budget
Households to save £150 on energy bills after Chancellor Rachel Reeves moves renewables subsidies to general taxation and scraps the ECO scheme. Find out how the changes will affect you.
Farmers arrested in London Budget protest
Farmers drove tractors into central London for a Budget day protest, leading to several arrests. Reform UK pledges legal support as tensions rise over inheritance tax plans.
Trump denies Obamacare subsidy push as premiums set to soar
Donald Trump refutes reports he backed a two-year ACA subsidy extension, labelling Obamacare a 'disaster'. With 24 million Americans facing doubled premiums, read the latest on the healthcare crisis.
Australian inflation rises to 3.8% amid energy cost surge
Australia's inflation rate climbs to 3.8% in October, prompting Treasurer Jim Chalmers to consider additional energy bill subsidies in December's midyear budget.
Inflation climbs to 3.8%, energy subsidies considered
Australian inflation rises to 3.8%, prompting Treasurer Jim Chalmers to consider extending energy bill relief. Discover the latest economic data and government response.
Trump's Obamacare subsidy plan hits major roadblock
The White House cancels a key healthcare announcement after Republican opposition, risking premium hikes for millions. Discover the political stalemate's impact.
Reform Pledges to Stop Drax Tree-Burning Subsidies
Reform UK promises to revoke Drax's green subsidies and end tree-burning at Britain's largest CO2 emitter. Richard Tice exposes the £8 billion scandal destroying virgin forests.
Trump's approval rating slumps 10 points in two months
Exclusive polling reveals Donald Trump's approval rating has hit a new low, dropping 10 points in two months. Voters cite his economic and immigration policies as key reasons for the decline. Discover the full analysis.
£1.5bn EV subsidies extended to 2030 in budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces £1.5bn electric vehicle package extending grants until 2030, while launching controversial pay-per-mile tax consultation.
Drax burns 250-year-old Canadian trees for energy
Controversy erupts as Drax power plant continues burning ancient Canadian trees while receiving billions in UK green subsidies. Experts question environmental credentials.
Why UK flights are cheaper than train travel
New research reveals flying domestically in Britain often costs less than train travel, despite higher environmental impact. Discover the surprising reasons behind this pricing paradox.
Farmers Blast Rural Speed Limit Cuts to 70km/h
Australian farmers condemn government proposal to slash rural speed limits to 70km/h, calling it 'extraordinary nonsense' that will delay food supplies without fixing road safety.
Scottish porridge threatened by EU mycotoxin rules
Scotland's iconic porridge and oatcakes face potential ban under EU food safety rules as Labour seeks agricultural alignment. Farmers warn of catastrophic consequences for traditional Scottish diet.
Schumer faces rebellion after government shutdown failure
Chuck Schumer faces growing calls to resign as Democratic leader after disastrous government shutdown strategy. Discover how imaginary advisors and political miscalculations led to crisis.
Trump lifts tariffs on Australian beef imports
The Australian government welcomes the removal of US tariffs on beef and agricultural exports, a decision reversing Trump's earlier policy amid inflation concerns.
Trump's 22% Beef Tariff Threatens Australian Farmers
Australian farmers face potential 22% tariff on beef exports if Trump wins US election, threatening £100 million trade. Industry leaders demand government action.
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