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Labour's credibility may not be recoverable after this
Over and over again, in the run-up to the election and beyond, the prime minister and the chancellor told voters they would not put up taxes on working people - that their manifesto plans for government were fully costed and, with the tax burden at a 70-year high, they were not in the business of raising more taxes.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 21:05:00 +0000
Over and over again, in the run-up to the election and beyond, the prime minister and the chancellor told voters they would not put up taxes on working people - that their manifesto plans for government were fully costed and, with the tax burden at a 70-year high, they were not in the business of raising more taxes.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 21:05:00 +0000
This town placed its trust in Labour - and some feel betrayed
Hitchin in Hertfordshire does well in the polls.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 15:07:00 +0000
Hitchin in Hertfordshire does well in the polls.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 15:07:00 +0000
Britain's military chiefs hold 'very difficult' meeting
Britain's top military chiefs held a "very difficult" meeting this week over how to fund plans to rebuild the armed forces amid fears of further cuts, defence sources have said.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 21:19:00 +0000
Britain's top military chiefs held a "very difficult" meeting this week over how to fund plans to rebuild the armed forces amid fears of further cuts, defence sources have said.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 21:19:00 +0000
'Sticking to Labour manifesto pledge costs millions of workers' - influential thinktank
Sticking to Labour's manifesto pledge and freezing income tax thresholds rather than raising income tax has hurt low- and middle-income earners, an influential thinktank has said.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 05:50:00 +0000
Sticking to Labour's manifesto pledge and freezing income tax thresholds rather than raising income tax has hurt low- and middle-income earners, an influential thinktank has said.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 05:50:00 +0000
Prince William reveals his kids have just discovered classic British sitcom - and 'love it'
Prince William wasn't close to being born when Fawlty Towers first aired - but now even his children have fallen in love with it.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 03:58:00 +0000
Prince William wasn't close to being born when Fawlty Towers first aired - but now even his children have fallen in love with it.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 03:58:00 +0000
Son of British couple detained in Iran criticises UK government
The son of a British couple detained in Iran has said the UK government is not doing enough to secure their release.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 01:09:00 +0000
The son of a British couple detained in Iran has said the UK government is not doing enough to secure their release.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 01:09:00 +0000
Neck scan could detect risk of heart attack and stroke
A simple ultrasound scan of blood vessels in the neck could help detect men at increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:31:00 +0000
A simple ultrasound scan of blood vessels in the neck could help detect men at increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:31:00 +0000
HSBC chair candidates to pitch to lender's board next week
The remaining candidates to chair HSBC Holdings have been asked to pitch to the board of Europe's biggest lender next week as it seeks to finalise the appointment of a successor to Sir Mark Tucker.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 10:05:00 +0000
The remaining candidates to chair HSBC Holdings have been asked to pitch to the board of Europe's biggest lender next week as it seeks to finalise the appointment of a successor to Sir Mark Tucker.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 10:05:00 +0000
Paul Doyle in tears as he admits driving into fans at Liverpool FC trophy parade
A former Royal Marine wept in court as he admitted driving into crowds at Liverpool's Premier League victory parade.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:05:00 +0000
A former Royal Marine wept in court as he admitted driving into crowds at Liverpool's Premier League victory parade.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:05:00 +0000
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Tue, 13 May 2025 13:06:00 +0100
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