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Catch the latest Financial News EventsReeves 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...
Resident doctors in England to go on strike for five days next month
Strike on 14-19 November is part of escalating industrial action over pay and job insecurityResident doctors in England will strike again next month – the 13th time since 2023 – a decision NHS bosses say is “the last thing the NHS needs”.Hospital chiefs predicted that...
Commons to ask crown estate for details of Prince Andrew’s rent-free housing as inquiry moves closer – as it happened
Conservative chair of public accounts committee to raise questions about Andrew’s deal at Royal Lodge. This live blog is closedRachel Reeves has announced a £500m investment package for new homes and stronger transport links between Oxford and Cambridge as part of a...