Disposable vapes to be banned in England next June, says Labour! B
Move is designed to combat environmental damage from single-use vapes and their widespread use by children The vaping lobby has argued that the bill will fuel black market sales. Photograph: Jacob King/PA Disposable vapes will be banned from sale in England…
Sugar and salt taxes ‘urgently needed to tackle Britain’s obesity crisis’! B
Report by cross-party group of peers calls on Chancellor to take urgent action to address growing problem The Government must impose taxes on foods that are high in sugar and salt to tackle Britain’s obesity crisis, a report has demanded….
Keir Starmer unlikely to meet Kamala Harris before US election_P
Downing Street says PM’s hopes of meeting Democratic nominee as well as Donald Trump have faded Keir Starmer said last month he aimed to meet both presidential candidates before American voters go to the polls on 5 November. Photograph: Benjamin Cremel/Reuters…
Rachel Reeves set to scrap £60k tax loophole in Budget in yet another blow to Brits! B
This little-known loophole has enabled some families to make substantial savings. Rachel Reeves set to scrap £60k tax loophole in Budget in yet another blow to Brits. (Image: Getty) Rachel Reeves is reportedly preparing to scrap a key tax exemption in her upcoming Budget, delivering…
Labour bows to winter fuel fury and will save key benefit for pensioners! B
Labour has been accused of launching an attack on pensioners after axing the winter fuel payment from around 10 million older people Starmer will quell pensioners’ anger (Image: Getty) Sir Keir Starmer will quell pensioners’ anger over the axing of the winter…
Reeves to announce major change to fiscal rules releasing £50bn for spending! B
After weeks of speculation, chancellor will tell IMF in Washington that UK’s debt measure will be redefined to permit borrowing for investment Rachel Reeves will announce that debt will now be measured on the public sector net financial liabilities (PSNFL)…
Rayner refuses to define ‘working person’ amid fears of tax raid on £100k earners! B
Deputy Prime Minister’s refusal fuels speculation Labour is shifting on manifesto pledge not to raise taxes for those in work Angela Rayner stood in for Sir Keir Starmer at PMQs on Wednesday – and was pressed on tax rises by…
Reeves to announce major change to fiscal rules releasing £50bn for spending_P
After weeks of speculation, chancellor will tell IMF in Washington that UK’s debt measure will be redefined to permit borrowing for investment Rachel Reeves will announce that debt will now be measured on the public sector net financial liabilities (PSNFL)…
No Labour wrongdoing in Kamala Harris campaign row, says ex-Tory minister_P
Robert Buckland says it appears Labour activists covered their own expenses, after Trump team files legal complaint A since deleted LinkedIn post by Labour’s head of operations offered to arrange housing for party officials campaigning for Kamala Harris and the…
Sir Keir Starmer rejects calls for reparations to avoid ‘long and endless discussions about the past’! B
The prime minister said he believed Commonwealth nations affected by slavery would rather focus on current challenges such as the impact of climate change. Sir Keir Starmer. Pic: PA Sir Keir Starmer has rejected calls for reparations for slavery, saying…