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Starmer: I’ll scrap my pension tax break when reversing lifetime allowance move

Starmer: I’ll scrap my pension tax break when reversing lifetime allowance move

Starmer: I’ll scrap my pension tax break when reversing lifetime allowance move

23 March 2023

The Labour leader has come in for criticism for opposing pension reforms when he reportedly benefits from a ‘tax-unregistered’ scheme.


‘Almost 700,000 London car drivers facing Ulez fee’ when zone expands

‘Almost 700,000 London car drivers facing Ulez fee’ when zone expands

‘Almost 700,000 London car drivers facing Ulez fee’ when zone expands

23 March 2023

The ultra low emission zone will be expanded to cover the whole of London from August 29.


‘Latest body blow to household finances’ as Bank of England base rate raised

‘Latest body blow to household finances’ as Bank of England base rate raised

‘Latest body blow to household finances’ as Bank of England base rate raised

23 March 2023

Thursday’s base rate increase will add around £23.71 per month or more than £284 per year to the average tracker mortgage, industry figures show.


More than a million Covid patients treated in England, says NHS chief

More than a million Covid patients treated in England, says NHS chief

More than a million Covid patients treated in England, says NHS chief

23 March 2023

NHS England chief strategy officer Chris Hopson said the virus still poses a risk.


Nigerian politician and wife facing jail after ‘landmark’ organ-harvesting case

Nigerian politician and wife facing jail after ‘landmark’ organ-harvesting case

Nigerian politician and wife facing jail after ‘landmark’ organ-harvesting case

23 March 2023

Senator Ike Ekweremadu, 60, his wife Beatrice, 56, and Dr Obinna Obeta, 51, were found guilty at the Old Bailey.


Brain Tumour Charity launches art exhibition and auction to raise awareness

Brain Tumour Charity launches art exhibition and auction to raise awareness

Brain Tumour Charity launches art exhibition and auction to raise awareness

23 March 2023

The exhibit runs from April 6 to April 15 at the Business Design Centre in London, with an online auction running alongside.


Sarwar calls for Holyrood election after SNP appoints new leader

Sarwar calls for Holyrood election after SNP appoints new leader

Sarwar calls for Holyrood election after SNP appoints new leader

23 March 2023

The Scottish Labour leader said Nicola Sturgeon’s successor does not have a mandate from the people of Scotland.


More than 200 looks to feature in V&A exhibition on Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel

More than 200 looks to feature in V&A exhibition on Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel

More than 200 looks to feature in V&A exhibition on Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel

23 March 2023

The retrospective will also feature rarely seen pieces from the museum’s collection


Man appears in court accused of setting alight two pensioners near mosques

Man appears in court accused of setting alight two pensioners near mosques

Man appears in court accused of setting alight two pensioners near mosques

23 March 2023

Mohammed Abbkr was remanded in custody until next month charged with two counts of attempted murder.


Tourists to walk on site of King’s coronation for first time – but in socks

Tourists to walk on site of King’s coronation for first time – but in socks

Tourists to walk on site of King’s coronation for first time – but in socks

23 March 2023

Special guided ‘barefoot’ tours in Westminster Abbey will allow access to the Cosmati pavement for the first time in living memory.


Prime Minister backing freeports to ‘turbo charge’ growth in Wales

Prime Minister backing freeports to ‘turbo charge’ growth in Wales

Prime Minister backing freeports to ‘turbo charge’ growth in Wales

23 March 2023

Rishi Sunak was speaking with port authorities in Holyhead.


Labour MP suggests using plastic bag charges to fund ‘crumbling’ food banks

Labour MP suggests using plastic bag charges to fund ‘crumbling’ food banks

Labour MP suggests using plastic bag charges to fund ‘crumbling’ food banks

23 March 2023

The single-use plastic carrier bag charge in England was introduced in supermarkets in 2015 and increased from 5p to 10p in 2021.


Bank lifts UK interest rates again but upgrades economic growth forecast

Bank lifts UK interest rates again but upgrades economic growth forecast

Bank lifts UK interest rates again but upgrades economic growth forecast

23 March 2023

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee voted seven to two to increase rates from 4% to 4.25%.


The Milky Way is visible – here is how to see it

The Milky Way is visible – here is how to see it

The Milky Way is visible – here is how to see it

23 March 2023

Stargazers in the UK will be able to see part of the galaxy at around 3am.


Environment minister: signs we’re at peak of rising food prices

Environment minister: signs we’re at peak of rising food prices

Environment minister: signs we’re at peak of rising food prices

23 March 2023

Labour criticised the Environment Secretary for not being present in the Commons to discuss the issue.


Junior doctors to hold fresh strikes in pay row

Junior doctors to hold fresh strikes in pay row

Junior doctors to hold fresh strikes in pay row

23 March 2023

The British Medical Association has accused the Government of not being serious about resolving the pay dispute.


Incoming first minister set immediate priorities by Reform Scotland

Incoming first minister set immediate priorities by Reform Scotland

Incoming first minister set immediate priorities by Reform Scotland

23 March 2023

The think tank said the new SNP leader must focus on education, the economy, net-zero and health.


Norovirus cases fall though NHS faces ‘sustained pressure’

Norovirus cases fall though NHS faces ‘sustained pressure’

Norovirus cases fall though NHS faces ‘sustained pressure’

23 March 2023

There continue to be high levels of delayed discharges for medically fit patients.


Three held over attempted murder of police in Strabane

Three held over attempted murder of police in Strabane

Three held over attempted murder of police in Strabane

23 March 2023

Two women and a man have been taken to Musgrave Serious Crime Suite for questioning.


UK-India trade agreement is ‘about the deal and not the dates’, minister says

UK-India trade agreement is ‘about the deal and not the dates’, minister says

UK-India trade agreement is ‘about the deal and not the dates’, minister says

23 March 2023

Trade minister Nigel Huddleston told the Commons ‘we will not tie our hands in terms of setting an arbitrary deadline’.


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