Gatwick Airport hit by major water outage leaving toilets unusable
Gatwick Airport has suffered a severe water shortage affecting both terminals, leaving passengers without running water or flushing toilets. Bottled water is being distributed whi…
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Andy Burnham to give Sadiq Khan a share of income tax revenue
The new Prime Minister has announced plans to allocate a portion of income tax revenue to mayors for local infrastructure, investment, and growth projects.
Trump defends ‘slave labour’ import tariff against UK amid court challenge
Trump defends ‘slave labour’ import tariff against UK amid court challenge Donald Trump defends ‘slave labour’ import tariff against UK amid court challenge
Angela Rayner leaves door open to extra £7.5billion homes tax on London
Angela Rayner leaves door open to extra £7.5billion homes tax on London The Housing Secretary said the issue would be looked at ahead of the Budget, expected in the autumn
Nationwide Recall Issued for PT Organics Fruit Pouches Over Plastic Contamination Risk
PT Organics has recalled a batch of Pumpkin Tree Peter Rabbit Organics fruit pouches sold nationwide due to possible contamination with soft strands of plastic in the purée.
Trump says decision on 'massive attack' against Iran is imminent
US President Donald Trump has stated he is close to deciding on a 'massive attack' against Iran, larger than previous strikes, following Houthi attacks on Saudi tankers in the Red…
Economists Warn Andy Burnham's Spending Plans Could Force Tax Rises
Economists have warned that Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham's spending commitments, including a business rate cut for pubs, may lead to tax increases to cover the costs.
Andy Burnham cuts business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues across England
Business rates will be cut by 20% for nearly 32,000 hospitality businesses across England from April next year, saving a typical pub about £1,100 annually, as part of a plan to sh…
Gary Lineker and 120 Millionaires Urge New Prime Minister to Increase Wealth Tax
Gary Lineker and over 120 British millionaires have signed a letter to new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, urging him to tax their wealth more heavily to help address the cost-of-liv…
Judge orders Trump to hand over financial records in BBC defamation case
A US judge has ruled that Donald Trump must provide detailed financial records to the BBC's legal team as part of his $10 billion defamation lawsuit over a 2024 Panorama documenta…
Treasury Set to Curb Andy Burnham’s Spending Ambitions, Warns Economist
An economist warns that the Treasury under Chancellor John Healey may stifle Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s ambitious spending plans unless old fiscal orthodoxies are challenged, d…
Streeting backs Trump on defence spending as Burnham reiterates Nato funding pledge
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has reaffirmed the UK's commitment to Nato spending targets, while Health Secretary Wes Streeting said Donald Trump is right to demand Europe pay more …
UK inflation eases to 15-month low in June as food and fuel costs decline
UK inflation fell to 2.6% in June, its lowest level in 15 months, driven by lower food and fuel prices, offering relief to households and the new government.
Mortgage rates see biggest daily spike since Iran conflict as five lenders raise prices
Five major UK lenders raised mortgage rates within 24 hours, causing the biggest daily spike in average fixed mortgage rates since the start of the Iran conflict, as market uncert…
UK private sector wage growth falls below 3% for first time in six years
The Office for National Statistics reports that private sector wage growth has dropped below 3% for the first time in six years, while job vacancies fell by 7,000 to 712,000 in th…
Trump warns UK will become ‘poverty stricken disaster’ without North Sea drilling
US President Donald Trump has intervened in a political row over North Sea oil and gas, warning that Britain will become a ‘poverty stricken disaster’ unless it approves new drill…
Trump Claims Incoming UK PM Will Back North Sea Drilling Expansion
US President-elect Donald Trump has welcomed reports suggesting that incoming UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham could support new North Sea oil and gas drilling, claiming the new lea…
Jonas Vingegaard recounts pre-dawn doping test hours before Tour de France crash
Jonas Vingegaard has revealed he was subjected to a surprise anti-doping test at 2 a.m. on the morning of his devastating crash that forced him to abandon the Tour de France durin…
Burnham Faces Labour Backlash Over Expected Reversal of North Sea Drilling Ban
Andy Burnham is expected to face a backlash from Labour MPs if he announces new oil and gas drilling licences in the North Sea after becoming prime minister, breaking a manifesto …
Andy Burnham to announce new North Sea oil drilling plans despite Labour manifesto pledge
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is reportedly preparing to announce new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea, directly challenging Energy Secretary Ed Miliband's net zero p…