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Catch the latest Financial News EventsWindrush victims to get 75% of compensation up front in scheme overhaul
Exclusive: Claimants will also be compensated for lost contributions to work or personal pensions for first timeVictims of the Windrush scandal will be paid as much as 75% of their compensation in advance under an overhaul of the scheme designed to deliver faster...
Starmer lays out vision for much-criticised digital ID scheme
Prime minister says the identification would never be needed to access hospitals amid fears over civil libertiesKeir Starmer has set out his vision for digital IDs as he fights to win back public support for the scheme.The prime minister’s plan for digital IDs was met...
Reeves considers breaking manifesto pledge with income tax rise to fill £30bn gap
Exclusive: Treasury discussions include possibly adding 1p to basic rate or raising higher or additional tax ratesRachel Reeves is considering raising income tax at next month’s budget to help reduce a multibillion pound shortfall, sources have told the Guardian.The...
Palestine rights group seeks prosecution of UK citizens who fought for Israel
Highly unusual court application alleges more than 10 individuals breached foreign enlistment lawsAn attempt to mount a private prosecution is under way alleging British citizens unlawfully went to fight for Israel.An application to a magistrates court for a summons...