French President Under Fire as Opposition Parties Unite Against Government’s £38bn Austerity Plan Emmanuel Macron has defied mounting calls to resign ahead of a crucial confidence vote on 8 September …
Cost of Living
News and analysis on the UK cost of living crisis — including inflation, food and energy prices, wage pressure, benefit support, and government responses.
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News
Asylum seeker arrested after entering blind woman’s flat as tensions escalate at Britannia Hotel migrant protests
by James CarterA man in his early 20s has been arrested on suspicion of common assault after allegedly bursting into a blind woman’s flat in Tower Hamlets, as protests continue to engulf …
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Politics
STARMER’S £30BN SURRENDER: Britain’s Chagos giveaway will fund income tax ABOLITION for 81% of Mauritians while UK families face crippling tax rises
by Darren SmithMauritius PM boasts British payments will pay off national debt and create ‘future fund’ for generations – as Reeves prepares autumn tax raid on struggling Britons Sir Keir Starmer’s controversial …
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Travel
London Drivers Face £30.50 Daily Hit as Khan Plans Congestion Charge Hike to £18
by James CarterMotorists driving into central London could soon be forking out £18 a day after Sadiq Khan unveiled plans to hike the congestion charge by 20% – the first increase in …
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Economy
Pension Tax Shock: 1.3 Million Hit With Surprise Bills as Reeves Keeps Controversial Threshold Freeze
by Darren SmithMore than 1.3 million pensioners have been landed with unexpected tax bills in a record-breaking year for HMRC’s “simple assessments” – with experts warning millions more are “sleepwalking” into the …
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News
Labour Faces Civil Service Strike Threat as PCS Union Demands £18 Minimum Wage, 10% Pay Rise, and Shorter Working Week
by Darren SmithThe Labour government is facing mounting pressure from within the public sector as the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union warns of possible industrial action across Whitehall. Delegates at the …
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Economy
Rachel Reeves Unveils Controversial £5,490 Car Tax Hike: What It Means for UK Drivers in 2025
by James CarterA Shock for British Drivers British motorists are bracing for a financial jolt in 2025 as Chancellor Rachel Reeves rolls out a sweeping overhaul of Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), introducing …
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Travel
From One Holiday to a Whole New Life: Harry Poulton’s Bold Move to Benidorm Goes Viral
by Darren SmithHow a British Teen Turned a Lads’ Trip into a Permanent Spanish Escape For many Brits, trading grey skies and chilly mornings for a life in sunny Spain is a …
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Economy
18 Million Brits to Face Stealth Tax Hike by 2027 – The Hidden Cost of Frozen Thresholds
by Darren SmithIt’s the tax rise you never saw coming—because it was never officially announced. Nearly 18 million more Britons, including a record number of pensioners, are expected to fall into the …
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Economy
Household Costs Rise for MILLIONS as Britons Hit by EIGHT Bill Rises and Tax Hikes
by Darren SmithBrace yourself, Britain—your monthly budget is about to feel a lot tighter. From soaring energy prices to stealthy tax hikes, millions of UK households are waking up to a fresh …