Election 2024: Labour to rule out tax rises in ‘iron-clad’ manifesto pledge June 9, 2024 Labour’s manifesto will contain an “iron-clad commitment” to rule out increases to national insurance, income tax or VAT, Rachel Reeves has revealed.
Labour to close tax loophole for thousands of private equity investors June 9, 2024 Labour is set to close a loophole that enables thousands of private equity investors to avoid paying income tax if it wins the general election.
Labour promises to ‘stamp down’ on late payments in SME policy package June 8, 2024 Late payments have been a major hindrance to small businesses, often contributing to cash flow problems and forcing firms to divert resources to chasing unpaid bills.
Election 2024: Five key moments from tonight’s BBC debate June 7, 2024 As seven party leading figures slugged it out in a 90-minute BBC debate, moderated by Mishal Hushain, we’ve rounded up the key moments.
The politician’s new clothes: Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak’s wardrobe choices explained June 7, 2024 From Donald Trump’s boxy navy suit and over-long red tie to Keir Starmer's rolled up sleeves – it is all calculated for impact.
Sunak under pressure after admitting ‘it was a mistake’ to leave D-Day events early June 7, 2024 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is under severe pressure after he was forced into an apology this morning, for leaving D-Day commemorations early yesterday. The prime minister said sorry for quitting the events in France in order to conduct a television interview yesterday, calling it “a mistake”. The occupant of number 10 was widely criticised by [...]
When will Labour and the Tories publish their election manifestos? June 7, 2024 The TV debates are underway and the battle lines have been drawn. We've even seen Labour post a Cilla Black meme. But what can we expect from the parties' manifestos?
Next government should seek ‘wide-ranging’ review of Brexit agreement says City group June 7, 2024 It argued that the next government should lobby EU member states to seek to improve the Trade and Co-operation Agreement (TCA) in a "mutually beneficial way".
Exclusive: Labour invites developers to work in ‘lock step’ on house building June 7, 2024 Labour has invited businesses to work in “lock step” with the party to deliver 1.5m new homes over the next five years.
Business secretary Kemi Badenoch to discuss Royal Mail bid with Czech Sphinx June 6, 2024 The owner of Royal Mail, last week agreed a £3.6bn takeover by Kretinsky’s EP Group, valuing the business at just above £5.2bn.