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What personal tax rises might Rachel Reeves introduce to ease UK deficit?

We look at likely changes, as chancellor plans measures to plug £22bn public finances shortfall

The Guardian - UK

When is the Autumn Budget 2024? Rachel Reeves expected to make tough decisions

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has already announced cuts to winter fuel payments — but are contentious tax rises on the agenda too?

Evening Standard

MoJ refused to repay living costs to wrongly convicted partly to save money

Letter shows department wanted to avoid ‘significant administrative and other financial costs’

The Guardian - UK

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SNP councillor quits party after 17 years over 'missteps from upper levels'

A SNP councillor has announced he is resigning from the party ...

The National (Scotland)

Staycations in Swansea & penthouses in Santa Monica: where the politicians go on holiday

Summer breaks are fraught affairs for Westminster’s finest. Robbie Griffiths has the lowdown

Evening Standard

Rachel Reeves 'considering spending cuts and tax hikes as growth fails to deliver'

RACHEL Reeves is reportedly planning to hike taxes and stick with Tory spending cuts as economic growth fails to ease pressure on the public…

The National (Scotland)

Labour will not scrap two-child benefit cap in October, senior figure warns

Senior Labour figure Torsten Bell predicted the measure would not be repealed in the 30 October statement

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UK government borrowing hits higher than expected £3.1bn in July

Figures come amid row between Labour and Conservatives over true state of public finances

The Guardian - UK

Brian Whittle pulls out of Scottish Tory Leadership contest and says who he's backing

MSP Brian Whittle has withdrawn from the Scottish Tory leadership contest as he backs Murdo Fraser to succeed the outgoing Douglas Ross ...

The National (Scotland)

London mayor Sadiq Khan hints at Brexit disconnect with Keir Starmer

Mayor of London suggests UK could rejoin the EU in ‘medium to long term’

The Independent UK

Scottish Greens candidate backs call to bring ferry port into public ownership

A SCOTTISH Greens candidate in an upcoming council by-election has backed plans for a ferry port in Ardrossan to be brought into public control.

The National (Scotland)

OPINION - Keir Starmer's squad are at the Democratic National Convention in force — and this is why

The baggage carousels at O’Hare airport for flights from the UK this week had some intriguing folk waiting for luggage. The Democratic Party’s farewell to Joe Biden as president and coronation of Kamala Harris as candidate in Chicago has attracted key Labour figures observing the transition. Jonathan Ashworth, the former…

Evening Standard

Douglas Ross says he 'had it out' with Scottish Tory MSPs amid party civil war

DOUGLAS Ross has said he “had it out” with other Scottish Tory MSPs as infighting within his party takes centre stage ...

The National (Scotland)

Labour government told to 'pay up' before more Waspi women die without compensation

THE Labour UK Government has been urged to “pay up” to Waspi women before more die without receiving the compensation they deserve – warning…

The National (Scotland)

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Evening Standard

What is Labour's right to switch off? Government promises rest to workers to boost productivity

Employees could be able to take their bosses to a tribunal if the ‘right to disconnect’ policies are breached.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Tory councillor faces backlash for comments on anti-sectarianism charity

A SCOTTISH Tory councillor is facing criticism after described an anti-sectarianism seminar as a “load of old tosh”.

Newcastle Herald

Kerridge commits to scrap outdoor dining furniture fees if elected

The fees range between $4000 and $7000.

The National (Scotland)

'Abolish Holyrood' Unionist group backs Russell Findlay in Scottish Tory race

IMAGINE you are a Scottish Tory MSP bidding to lead the party with a message of bringing “decency” back to politics. Who might you want in your…

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The National (Scotland)

'Legitimate questions' about Douglas Ross's conduct, Scottish Tory frontrunner says

THERE are “legitimate questions” around Douglas Ross’s conduct that must be answered, the frontrunner to take over as leader of the Scottish…

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf welcomes Angus Robertson apology after Israel meeting

HUMZA Yousaf has welcomed an apology from Angus Robertson after he was criticised for meeting with Israel's deputy ambassador to the UK during her…

The Guardian - UK

SNP minister apologises over secret meeting with Israeli diplomat after outcry

Angus Robertson says he should have only met Israel’s deputy UK ambassador in order to discuss Gaza ceasefire

The National (Scotland)

Ulster Unionist Party leader tipped to 'save Union' quits role

DOUG Beattie has quit as leader of the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) - having previously been tipped as the man who could "save the Union"...

The Independent UK

Half of voters think Reform leader Nigel Farage is responsible for riots, poll reveals

The Reform UK leader ranks just behind Tommy Robinson in voters’ attribution of blame for the far-right riots

The Conversation

Keir Starmer’s ‘productivity theatre’ and the need for a recognisable Labour brand

Despite securing a stonking majority in the July election, prime minister Keir Starmer’s Labour party still appears to lack a distinct identity. It is a brand under construction. There is still an air of mystery surrounding what Starmer’s Labour represents, apart from “change”, “I’m not Jeremy Corbyn” and “we’re not…

The Independent UK

Tory members back James Cleverly as leader but Tom Tugendhat is public’s favourite, poll claims

Conservative MPs will narrow down the number of candidates to just two before the contest goes to a vote among Tory members

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