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Inheritance tax to rise in Budget as Reeves plans to hit well-off

Just 5 per cent of all deaths incurred Inheritance Tax in 2022–23

The Independent UK

Rachel Reeves to push forward with £3bn sickness benefits cut in Budget

Charities warned cuts proposed by the Tories would have a ‘devastating impact’ on disabled people

The Independent UK

Britain's Lammy In China To 'Challenge' Beijing On Russia Support

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy will meet his counterpart Wang Yi and other top officials in Beijing on Friday to "challenge" China on sensitive issues like Russia's war in Ukraine, as the two countries seek to rebuild frayed ties.

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No conflict of interest in Keir Starmer meeting Taylor Swift, says No 10

Downing Street also says move to grant singer extra security for London concerts will not be referred to ethics adviser

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer faces fresh questions after PM's office admits he met Taylor Swift backstage at Wembley gig

No10 has rejected suggestion Government ministers got free tickets to singer’s gig as ‘thank you’ for intervening in her security arrangements

Evening Standard

Downing Street denies Keir Starmer got Taylor Swift tickets as 'thank you' for arranging her police escort

It emerged on Tuesday that Prime Minister and his family met with the pop star and her mother after Wembley show this summer

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer met Taylor Swift at Wembley concert, No 10 confirms

Source says backstage ‘brush-by’ did not include discussion of VIP protection given to star, a decision made by Scotland Yard

The Guardian - UK

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UK government condemns ‘appalling’ Israeli fire on UN peacekeeping HQ in Lebanon

France, Italy and Spain say Israel’s ‘unjustifiable targeting’ of UN base is a ‘serious violation’ of international law

The Independent UK

John Swinney ‘optimistic’ about 2026 election after 100 days of Labour Government

JOHN Swinney has said he is “very optimistic” about the SNP’s chances in the 2026 Holyrood elections after the first 100 days of…

The National (Scotland)

Sue Gray's nations envoy role in doubt as she pulls out of major meeting

KEIR Starmer's newly appointed envoy to the nations and regions of the UK will not be attending the inaugural meeting of the Council of Nations and…

The National (Scotland)

Rachel Reeves’s potential borrowing plan risks repeat of Truss mini-Budget meltdown, warns financial expert

Downing Street dismissed the concerns as the Institute for Fiscal Studies said the prospective borrowing plan is ‘very uncertain’

The Independent UK

Reeves to press ahead with plans to borrow billions for investment

Exclusive: Chancellor’s plan to change rules to allow more borrowing comes as cost of government debt rises

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the Sue Gray debacle: changing faces will not be enough

Editorial: Labour’s weakness lies in its lack of a cohesive political vision. Replacing personnel won’t fix this

The Guardian - UK

Revolts and resignations: a timeline of Starmer’s first three months in power

Infighting and uproar over welfare and freebies have dashed PM’s hopes of a honeymoon after his election landslide

The Guardian - UK

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Keir Starmer pays back more than £6000 in gifts amid donations row

Sir Keir Starmer has paid back more than £6,000 worth of gifts and hospitality received since becoming Prime Minister, Downing Street has said.

The Guardian - UK

Is Labour on track to meet its promises on the environment?

Though the party has plenty to celebrate at its first conference in power for 15 years, there is much work to do to on net zero

The Guardian - UK

Angela Rayner: ‘I get criticised for going on holiday. Am I not allowed to do that?’

Deputy PM on Keir Starmer donations row, winter fuel allowance cuts and missing out on grace and favour mansion

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Labour party conference: continuity or real change? It’s time to choose

Editorial: A grim audit of the Tory legacy was necessary but it has crowded out optimism. Keir Starmer must redress the balance

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The Guardian - UK

Sue Gray’s salary isn’t the problem – it’s the backstage power struggle Starmer cannot afford

Mere weeks into the dawn of a new Labour era, Starmer’s No 10 is enmeshed in a spat more typical of a regime on its last legs, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

Evening Standard

'Row ignites' within Government as Sue Gray paid more than PM

The Government has been forced to deny reports of tensions between Sue Gray and senior Labour aide Morgan McSweeney

The Guardian - UK

Angela Rayner passed over as Reeves given use of Dorneywood mansion

Chancellor preferred for 21-room mansion, in contrast to Tony Blair’s choice of offering it to his deputy John Prescott

The Guardian - UK

Starmer puts ‘pragmatism’ before perceptions in meeting with Meloni

Some Labourites may see a hard-right populist but the British PM has an eye on the immigration policies of an ally

The Guardian - UK

No 10 keen to kickstart search for cabinet secretary’s successor

Downing Street impatient to begin recruiting, while Simon Case has yet to make his departure plans official

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer urged to publish winter fuel payments impact assessment

Rishi Sunak accuses Starmer of hiding assessment, while Downing Street will not say if one was carried out

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson ‘binned’ solution to prisons crisis as prime minister, claims Dominic Cummings

Former Tory adviser says the problem in jails was predicted ‘years ago’ and was also ignored by ex-PMs Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak

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