Petition to stop Soham monster Ian Huntley’s funeral using taxpayer money hits 40k
Under Ministry of Justice rules, taxpayers are liable for the funeral costs of prisoners who die in custody when there is no pre-paid funeral plan in place. Huntley was killed in a prison attack (Image: Shutterstock) A petition calling on the…
Every council tax rise in England confirmed as 7 areas see more than 5% hike – full list
Seven authorities were granted permission to raise council tax by more than 4.99%. All 153 top-tier local authorities in England have confirmed their council tax rises (Image: Getty) All 153 top-tier local authorities in England have confirmed the amount by which they are…
Tax-free personal allowance will rise to £18,570 thanks to HMRC rule
HMRC has explained how the rule works, sharing an example for Brits. It’s important to make the most of the allowances you have (Image: Getty Images) Brits could earn up to £18,750 without paying tax on the amount due to a…
Starmer times Mandelson files drop to dodge PMQs, say MPs: ‘His fingers are all over this’
Downing Street has timed the release of the Mandelson files to land after PMQs, after the weekly media briefing and after every chance for Starmer to answer Downing Street has timed the release of the Mandelson files to land after…
Rachel Reeves slammed over ‘Retirement Tax’ pensions bombshell
The Conservatives have accused the Chancellor of a ‘cruel stealth raid’ on OAPs Helen Whately (Image: Getty) The Conservatives warned before the election, and we are warning again now – Rachel Reeves is coming for your pension. It all stems from…
Labour votes to scrap jury trials – but backbench MPs rebel against David Lammy
Jury trials are one step closer to being scrapped in many cases after Labour MPs voted 304-203 to pass David Lammy’s court reforms, despite a backbench revolt. Lammy: status quo is a ‘broken system’ (Image: Getty) Jury trials are one step…
Killer wrapped missing 12-year-old girl’s body in bedsheet and hid her in attic – ‘beast’
EXCLUSIVE: Sick monster had claimed partner’s granddaughter had not returned from a shopping trip when he had in fact killed her in horror 2012 murder Innocent Tia was murdered and her grandmother’s partner was the killer (Image: Carl Fox) “If I…
Rachel Reeves just gave drivers a kick in the teeth – when will her war on cars end?
OPINION – LUKE CHILLINGSWORTH: The Chancellor is set to inflict more tax pain on motorists – when will her war on cars end? Rachel Reeves has her eyes set on cars that are almost 40 years old. (Image: Getty) Rachel Reeves has…
Britain’s military has just been hung out to dry – France will be laughing in our face
ANALYSIS – JAMES KNUCKEY: The Royal Navy’s strength has been drastically weakened by years of cuts; the events of the past week are the prime example of how the Senior Service has fallen. HMS Prince of Wales may need to…
Hypocritically vile Keir Starmer says misogyny is everywhere – he should start with No10
OPINION – CAROLE MALONE: Grand speeches for International Women’s Day won’t change what we know about the PM or his government Carole Malone, right, accuses PM of hypocrisy over International Women’s Day event (Image: Getty / Daily Express) Keir Starmer is…