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Pound hits record low after tax cut plans
Sterling sinks close to $1.03 as global markets react to the UK's biggest tax cuts in 50 years.
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Pound hits record low after tax cut plans
Sterling sinks close to $1.03 as global markets react to the UK's biggest tax cuts in 50 years.
Labour: Kwarteng 'fanning flames' of falling pound
The shadow chancellor says the promise of "more unfunded tax cuts" led to sterling's value plummeting.
Starmer accused of acting like monarch in vote row
Ex-shadow chancellor John McDonnell criticises Labour's leader in a rift over electoral reform.
CPS brings case against judges bailing defendants
Court delays have led judges to reject calls from prosecutors to extend the time some people are kept in jail.
Review of green farming subsidies stokes anger
A major overhaul of farm subsidies that would pay public funds for environmental work is in doubt.
Electric car charging costs near petrol, says RAC
The RAC suggests the soaring cost of charging an electric car could soon put people off buying them.
NHS Scotland strikes are last resort, says union
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham warned that NHS union members are prepared to strike.
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Pound hits record low after tax cut plans
Sterling sinks close to $1.03 as global markets react to the UK's biggest tax cuts in 50 years.
Labour: Kwarteng 'fanning flames' of falling pound
The shadow chancellor says the promise of "more unfunded tax cuts" led to sterling's value plummeting.
Starmer accused of acting like monarch in vote row
Ex-shadow chancellor John McDonnell criticises Labour's leader in a rift over electoral reform.
CPS brings case against judges bailing defendants
Court delays have led judges to reject calls from prosecutors to extend the time some people are kept in jail.
Review of green farming subsidies stokes anger
A major overhaul of farm subsidies that would pay public funds for environmental work is in doubt.
Electric car charging costs near petrol, says RAC
The RAC suggests the soaring cost of charging an electric car could soon put people off buying them.
NHS Scotland strikes are last resort, says union
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham warned that NHS union members are prepared to strike.
Labour: Kwarteng 'fanning flames' of falling pound
The shadow chancellor says the promise of "more unfunded tax cuts" led to sterling's value plummeting.
Starmer accused of acting like monarch in vote row
Ex-shadow chancellor John McDonnell criticises Labour's leader in a rift over electoral reform.
CPS brings case against judges bailing defendants
Court delays have led judges to reject calls from prosecutors to extend the time some people are kept in jail.
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