Labour 1.5 million housing target savaged as ‘serious challenges’ dampen pledge
Labour pledged to build 1.5 million homes during the current Parliament. (Image: Getty) Labour’s target of building 1.5 million homes during this Parliament “faces serious challenges”, according to an expert, as completed constructions continue to decline. Housebuilding activity has already fallen…
Ed Miliband’s mad Net Zero plan dealt killer blow by energy giant’s announcement
OPINION Ed Miliband’s policies are looking madder by the day, says Lois Perry (left) (Image: PA) Ed Miliband, the UK’s current Energy Secretary, is swiftly cementing his place in history as the modern-day embodiment of King Canute. The legendary tale of Canute, who…
Donald Trump to slap 25% tariffs on EU – but Britain hopes to dodge them for Brexit win
Donald Trump threatens 25% tariff on EU imports Donald Trump has announced that he will slap 25% tariffs on imports from the European Union. The US President declared that the bloc was formed to “screw” America and had “done a good job…
Keir Starmer scrambling to save face on defence — it’s too little, too late
OPINION Keir Starmer scrambling to save face on defence — it’s too little, too late (Image: lyas Tayfun Salc/Anadolu via Getty Images) The announced increase to the British defence budget is long overdue but welcome, if nonetheless underwhelming. On Tuesday, PM…
Ed Miliband blasted for ‘betrayal’ as energy price cap goes up again
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband (Image: Getty) Labour was accused of a “betrayal” of voters after the energy price cap went up again. Regulator Ofgem announced that average bills for households in England, Scotland and Wales will increase by 6.4% from £1,738 to…
Plan to increase personal tax allowance to £20,000 huge update as Treasury responds
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been urged to raise the lowest income tax threshold to help the poorest workers (Image: Getty Images) The Treasury has delivered its response to an important proposal that could benefit the UK’s lowest earners, as a substantial…
Kemi Badenoch blasts European court for stopping UK controlling borders
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch delivers a speech at Policy Exchange in Westminster, Londo (Image: PA) Kemi Badenoch hit out at a European court for blocking Britain from controlling its borders. The Tory leader warned rulings under the European Convention on…
Fury as 800,000 migrants set to gain right to stay in the UK forever
Labour has dismissed concerns about the influx (Image: Getty) Conservatives have demanded emergency action to prevent 800,000 migrants gaining the right to stay in the UK forever. The number is higher then the population of major cities such as Leeds or…
Keir Starmer announces major boost to defence spending as foreign aid cut
Keir Starmer announces increase to defence spending Sir Keir Starmer announced that foreign aid would be cut to boost defence spending. The Prime Minister said the amount spent on defence would go up from 2.3% to 2.5% of gross domestic product in…
Rachel Reeves warned by famous UK zoo charity tax hikes to hammer them by £250k a year
Rachel Reeves’ policies are set to affect leisure venues including zoos (Image: Getty) A boss of a charity at one of the UK’s most famous zoos has slammed Rachel Reeves as her tax and wage rises are set to add a staggering £250,000 a year…