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Rachel Reeves given pensions ultimatum as Labour risks election armageddon

www.express.co.uk

Campaigners lash out amid fears retirees will be clobbered by stealth tax raid

Heathrow's flawed flight plan: Labour's third runway scheme means high costs and poor delivery, says ALEX BRUMMER

www.dailymail.co.uk

There should be no dispute about the economic value of a third runway and new terminal facilities at Heathrow.

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Outrage as Labour council leader set to pocket 25% pay rise as taxes hiked

www.express.co.uk

It comes after the local authority increased council tax by 2.99% earlier this year.

UK budget to target cost of living crisis as Reeves battles to keep Labour MPs on side

www.theguardian.com

Chancellor’s fiscal statement billed as decisive moment for fate of Starmer government as she tries to fill £20bn spending gap

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Is the Labour government diverse enough? Readers discuss

metro.co.uk

Readers discuss the diversity of prior government leaders, Boris Johnson's failings in COVID and nuclear energy

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Labour ‘could slash energy bills by £200 by cutting net zero madness’

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An expert is calling on "those with the broadest shoulders bear the biggest responsibility" as millions struggle with their energy bills.

Budget 2025: Labour has to have a relentless focus on the cost of living crisis

www.dailyrecord.co.uk

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says voters are sick of making sacrifices and want to be better off financially.

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Even Labour backers say Rachel Reeves will leave them worse off

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Voters across the partisan divide are united on limiting benefits to the first two children

Bandit leader orders villagers to pay N50m after months of forced labour

dailypost.ng

Notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Dan Sa’adiyya has ordered Gama Giwa and nearby communities in Maradun local government in Zamfara state, to pay a N50m levy within one week. Villagers say this demand comes after months of forced labour on…

Labour's Tourism Tax Threat from Devonwall Mayor Plan

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Kevin Foster has hit out at plans announced today (Tuesday 25th November) by the Government to give new regional mayors the power to charge an overnight visitor levy, otherwise known as the “Tourist Tax”.Following the Chancellor hitting…

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Labour to scrap jury trials in breathtaking assault on 'rights of ordinary people'

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Radical proposals to slash crown court backlog mean only murder, rape, manslaughter and 'public interest' cases to be considered by the public

Labour Party vows to unseat APC in 2027, says Nigerians have had enough

www.vanguardngr.com

The Labour Party (LP) has declared its readiness to dislodge the APC-led federal government in the 2027 general elections, accusing the ruling party of subjecting Nigerians to worsening hardship and insecurity.

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Labour confirms new hotel tax that could cost British holidaymakers £518m

www.express.co.uk

Mayors will be allowed to introduce a new tax on overnight stays, with funding used for local schemes

Lawyers and former ministers warn of 'profound concerns' over Labour MP's trial

news.sky.com

A group of prominent British lawyers and former cabinet ministers have raised "profound concerns" about the trial of Labour MP Tulip Siddiq over corruption allegations in Bangladesh.

Labour announces ‘tourist tax’ to boost England’s cities

www.independent.co.uk

Local mayors will be given the power to impose a ‘modest charge’ on visitors, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government said

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'They couldn't run a bath': Boss of AO World blasts Labour over handling of economy ahead of Budget

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John Roberts, founder and chief executive of online electricals seller AO World, blasted Labour for 'a lack of conviction, courage and capability' as he said higher costs have made him move jobs abroad.

Assam govt introduces amendment bill to give land rights in tea garden ‘labour lines’

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Assam govt introduces amendment bill to give land rights in tea garden ‘labour lines’