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UK’s tax burden on course to hit highest level since Second World War

UK’s tax burden on course to hit highest level since Second World War

UK’s tax burden on course to hit highest level since Second World War

16 March 2023

The UK’s tax burden is expected to reach a post-war high of 37.7% of GDP in 2027-28.


Duke of Richmond: Government’s 2030 electric vehicle target ‘difficult’ to reach

Duke of Richmond: Government’s 2030 electric vehicle target ‘difficult’ to reach

Duke of Richmond: Government’s 2030 electric vehicle target ‘difficult’ to reach

16 March 2023

The organiser of the popular Goodwood’s Festival of Speed said he fears the target will be a tough challenge.


UK Government could have saved life of Jordanian executed in Saudi Arabia – MP

UK Government could have saved life of Jordanian executed in Saudi Arabia – MP

UK Government could have saved life of Jordanian executed in Saudi Arabia – MP

16 March 2023

Conservative former Cabinet minister David Davis accused ministers of making ‘only low-level attempts’ to talk to the Saudis about the case.


Rugby player Rufus McLean handed community payback order for domestic abuse

Rugby player Rufus McLean handed community payback order for domestic abuse

Rugby player Rufus McLean handed community payback order for domestic abuse

16 March 2023

The 22-year-old admitted pushing, hurling abuse at, and tracking his former partner.


Penny Mordaunt warns against intimidation of MPs probing partygate

Penny Mordaunt warns against intimidation of MPs probing partygate

Penny Mordaunt warns against intimidation of MPs probing partygate

16 March 2023

The Commons Leader said the cross-party investigation should take place without fear of influence or intimidation.


‘Use of AI and Alexa in social care just the tip of the iceberg’

‘Use of AI and Alexa in social care just the tip of the iceberg’

‘Use of AI and Alexa in social care just the tip of the iceberg’

16 March 2023

The social care minister said she wants to drive greater adoption of technology so that care staff can spend less time on paperwork.


Man, 29, ‘stabbed woman at leisure centre believing she works at GCHQ’

Man, 29, ‘stabbed woman at leisure centre believing she works at GCHQ’

Man, 29, ‘stabbed woman at leisure centre believing she works at GCHQ’

16 March 2023

Joshua Bowles, 29, was charged with attempted murder following an investigation by counter-terror detectives and appeared in court on Thursday.


MPs to be given vote on key part of new Brexit deal

MPs to be given vote on key part of new Brexit deal

MPs to be given vote on key part of new Brexit deal

16 March 2023

Commons Leader Penny Mordaunt said the relevant secondary legislation would be published on Monday, ahead of the vote on Wednesday.


Hunt warned multi-billion pensions tax giveaway may not boost workforce

Hunt warned multi-billion pensions tax giveaway may not boost workforce

Hunt warned multi-billion pensions tax giveaway may not boost workforce

16 March 2023

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt used his Budget to abolish the tax-free cap on the lifetime pensions allowance.


We back social care, says minister after report warns sector is ‘on precipice’

We back social care, says minister after report warns sector is ‘on precipice’

We back social care, says minister after report warns sector is ‘on precipice’

16 March 2023

It comes as a new research laid out the funding difficulties and workforce challenges faced in adult social care.


Unaccounted for spending would bust Chancellor’s debt rules, says OBR chief

Unaccounted for spending would bust Chancellor’s debt rules, says OBR chief

Unaccounted for spending would bust Chancellor’s debt rules, says OBR chief

16 March 2023

Richard Hughes, chairman of the fiscal watchdog, said the UK Government was ‘gaming’ the figures to meet its fiscal targets.


Man admits driving getaway car in Amir Khan armed watch robbery

Man admits driving getaway car in Amir Khan armed watch robbery

Man admits driving getaway car in Amir Khan armed watch robbery

16 March 2023

The former world boxing champion was robbed at gunpoint in London.


Doctors ‘want to cancel retirement’ after tax break on pension savings

Doctors ‘want to cancel retirement’ after tax break on pension savings

Doctors ‘want to cancel retirement’ after tax break on pension savings

16 March 2023

The measure is primarily aimed at NHS consultants who have been leaving the health service.


Royal Mail referred to regulator over letter delivery

Royal Mail referred to regulator over letter delivery

Royal Mail referred to regulator over letter delivery

16 March 2023

The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee said the company had ‘failed to deliver’ the so-called universal service obligation.


University on the hunt for Taggart archive investigator

University on the hunt for Taggart archive investigator

University on the hunt for Taggart archive investigator

16 March 2023

Blythe Duff donated scripts and memorabilia from the TV crime drama to Glasgow Caledonian University in 2018.


Man in court accused of stabbing woman because ‘he believed she worked for GCHQ’

Man in court accused of stabbing woman because ‘he believed she worked for GCHQ’

Man in court accused of stabbing woman because ‘he believed she worked for GCHQ’

16 March 2023

Joshua Bowles was charged with attempted murder after an investigation by counter-terror detectives.


Cabinet Office accused of using taxpayers’ money to ‘snoop’ on MPs

Cabinet Office accused of using taxpayers’ money to ‘snoop’ on MPs

Cabinet Office accused of using taxpayers’ money to ‘snoop’ on MPs

16 March 2023

Based across the Cabinet Office and No 10, the Rapid Response Unit was operating to combat misinformation.


‘Surge’ in norovirus cases in England adds to pressure on hospitals

‘Surge’ in norovirus cases in England adds to pressure on hospitals

‘Surge’ in norovirus cases in England adds to pressure on hospitals

16 March 2023

Numbers have risen 52% in a week.


SNP candidates indicate support for Tory Bill to tackle drug deaths

SNP candidates indicate support for Tory Bill to tackle drug deaths

SNP candidates indicate support for Tory Bill to tackle drug deaths

16 March 2023

The Right to Recovery Bill has been proposed by Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross.


Hundreds of officers will be brought in to police Biden visit – Byrne

Hundreds of officers will be brought in to police Biden visit – Byrne

Hundreds of officers will be brought in to police Biden visit – Byrne

16 March 2023

PSNI chief constable Simon Byrne said the visit of the US President was a unique policing operation.


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