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Assange extradition block risks rewarding fugitives for fleeing, court hears
Assange extradition block risks rewarding fugitives for fleeing, court hears
27 October 2021
Assange is wanted in America on allegations of a conspiracy to obtain and disclose national defence information.
Arts and culture sector welcomes extension of tax relief in the Budget
Arts and culture sector welcomes extension of tax relief in the Budget
27 October 2021
The Chancellor also announced a new Beatles attraction in Liverpool.
Domestic APD cut a disgrace amid climate challenge, warns Blackford
Domestic APD cut a disgrace amid climate challenge, warns Blackford
27 October 2021
The SNP’s Westminster leader also said the Budget ‘brazenly cuts taxes for the banks whilst at the same time cuts Universal Credit for the poor’.
John Lewis pulls new home insurance ad after FCA brands it misleading
John Lewis pulls new home insurance ad after FCA brands it misleading
27 October 2021
The advert featured a young boy dressed up in his mother’s clothes causing damage to his home.
Charles to deliver opening address at Cop26
Charles to deliver opening address at Cop26
27 October 2021
Senior members of the royal family will attend a series of events at the global climate change talks.
Teenager charged with murdering two boys appears in court
Teenager charged with murdering two boys appears in court
27 October 2021
Frankie Watson, 19, spoke only to confirm his name and address at Southend Magistrates’ Court.
What was in the Budget and what does it mean for you?
What was in the Budget and what does it mean for you?
27 October 2021
The Chancellor announced significant changes to Universal Credit and alcohol duty during his speech.
What do the Chancellor’s announcements mean for my household?
What do the Chancellor’s announcements mean for my household?
27 October 2021
The PA news agency explains how the Budget might affect your wallet.
Chancellor criticised for lack of climate action ahead of Cop26 talks
Chancellor criticised for lack of climate action ahead of Cop26 talks
27 October 2021
Campaigners hit out at the cut in domestic flight taxes just days before the crucial climate summit.
Hospitals ordered to ‘eliminate’ ambulance queues after two deaths reported
Hospitals ordered to ‘eliminate’ ambulance queues after two deaths reported
27 October 2021
One ambulance service said that patients have been harmed as a result of handover delays.
‘They are dying’ – calls for Prime Minister to address Afghanistan’s famine
‘They are dying’ – calls for Prime Minister to address Afghanistan’s famine
27 October 2021
Boris Johnson said the UK could not write a blank cheque for aid while the Taliban were in control.
Business rates cut for retail, hospitality and leisure amid £7bn reductions
Business rates cut for retail, hospitality and leisure amid £7bn reductions
27 October 2021
Rishi Sunak announced a series of changes for next year, including the cancellation of the increase in the rates multiplier.
Banks to save £4bn over five years from cut in surcharge tax
Banks to save £4bn over five years from cut in surcharge tax
27 October 2021
The Chancellor said a banking surcharge will be reduced from 8% to 3%.
Sunak offers help to low-paid workers, pubs and businesses as economy recovers
Sunak offers help to low-paid workers, pubs and businesses as economy recovers
27 October 2021
Chancellor Rishi Sunak promised an extra £150 billion in Whitehall spending, cuts in alcohol duties and increased investment.
Man who murdered lawyer planned to carry on killing, court hears
Man who murdered lawyer planned to carry on killing, court hears
27 October 2021
David Iwo was sentenced to a minimum of 33 years for the murder of Martin Decker after a campaign of violent robberies and torture of cats.
Flooding alerts issued as month’s worth of rain forecast for parts of UK
Flooding alerts issued as month’s worth of rain forecast for parts of UK
27 October 2021
The Met Office has warned of life-threatening flooding in north-west England and south-west Scotland.
Sunak ‘loading the burden’ on workers via ‘parallel universe’ Budget – Labour
Sunak ‘loading the burden’ on workers via ‘parallel universe’ Budget – Labour
27 October 2021
Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves criticised Rishi Sunak over his ‘economic mismanagement’, ‘unfair’ tax system, and ‘wasteful spending’.
Universal Credit taper rate cut to ‘reward work’ of low-income families
Universal Credit taper rate cut to ‘reward work’ of low-income families
27 October 2021
The taper rate will be cut by 8% ‘within weeks’, bringing it down from 63% to 55%, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced.
Sunday Brunch host Simon Rimmer reveals daughter had drink spiked
Sunday Brunch host Simon Rimmer reveals daughter had drink spiked
27 October 2021
The chef and presenter said it was a ‘horrible time’.
Unions attack lack of detail on public sector pay
Unions attack lack of detail on public sector pay
27 October 2021
Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced an end to the pay freeze affecting workers, with increases returning to the pay review process.