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Threat of income tax rise grows as Rachel Reeves gives clear sign she will break Labour manifesto pledge

Chancellor rolls ground for tax rises in unusual pre-Budget speech at Downing Street

Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2025

Sir Keir Starmer warns of ‘tough but fair’ decisions in Budget

The Prime Minister said ‘hard and serious’ choices were needed to fix Britain’s financial woes.

Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2025

Say what you like about ‘Sadiq Khan’s no-go hellscape’ – Britain’s cities prove the rightwing agitators wrong

To rightwing populists, places of fluidity and freedom will always be the enemy, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Liew

The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2025

How the European convention on human rights became a battleground between the centre and the right

For 20 years, populists have been blaming the ECHR for endangering Britain by offering basic protections to immigrants, says author Daniel Trilling

The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2025

Elon Musk's 'Inevitable Civil War' Warning Sparks Outrage and Democracy Debate in UK

Elon Musk's warning of an 'inevitable' UK civil war ignites controversy, raising concerns over the influence of tech billionaires on British politics and social stability.

International Business Times UK · Nov 3, 2025

Viral Video of Murdered Teen Charlie Cosser Resurfaces After London-Bound Train Knife Rampage as Britain Cries Out: 'Knife Crimes Must Stop'

A viral TikTok of slain teen Charlie Cosser resurfaces as a London-bound train stabbing leaves several injured, reigniting debate over UK knife crime.

International Business Times UK · Nov 3, 2025

Tony Abbott’s history of Australia wants us to be proud of men like him

Former prime minister (and journalist) Tony Abbott has published a political history of Australia. Across 18 well-written chapters, he narrates the nation’s trajectory, starting with the establishment of a penal colony in 1788 and ending with the failed Voice referendum of 2023. Abbott’s aim is to restore national pride by…

The Conversation · Nov 3, 2025

Game of Wool: Britain’s Best Knitter review – Tom Daley is a twinkling, passionate joy of a presenter

The ex-diver is so fantastic that this needle-based Bake Off wannabe is 80% better every time he’s on screen. He absolutely makes this show

The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2025

Country where people are best connected to nature revealed – as Britain is ranked one of the worst

Balancing spiritual evolution with technological development is key for countries to stay connected with nature, researchers say

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2025

Huntingdon attacks shows ‘something going wrong’ with Britain, says Badenoch

Police have said the incident is not thought to have been motivated by terrorism.

Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2025