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UK politics: Unite hits back at Starmer over Birmingham bin strike, questioning Labour’s backing for ‘working people’– as it happened

Union says the government should intervene directly and force the council to settle the dispute

The Guardian - UK

Trump insists Starmer ‘very happy’ with tariffs as UK prepares for retaliation

Treasury minister says UK disappointed with decision to impose tariffs when asked if Trump was right to say Britain is pleased with its treatment

The Independent UK

BBC Breakfast Showdown: Labour Minister Silenced in On-Air Clash

BBC Breakfast's Nina Warhurst had a tense exchange with Labour's Chief Secretary to the Treasury James Murray as they debated welfare cuts.

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Terminally ill children will suffer because of national insurance rises, says MP

In the Commons, MPs rejected a bid to exempt hospices, care homes, GP practices, dentists and pharmacies from the tax hike.

Evening Standard

How UK companies could be impacted by latest Trump tariffs on steel and aluminium

Business analysis: Major UK industries could feel the impact of the latest Donald Trump tariffs in several ways

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer vows 'all options on the table' in retaliation to Donald Trump's steel tariffs

The Government has hit out at US tariffs imposed by Trump, but ministers say the UK will ‘not retaliate immediately’

Evening Standard

EU to impose retaliatory tariffs on US goods from April

The European Union has said it will impose retaliatory measures on US goods after president Donald Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminium

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Major tax change announced for side hustles affecting Vinted sellers, taxi drivers and dog walkers

Side hustle tax rules are being shaken up in a push for growth – here's how it will affect you

The Independent UK

Inheritance tax changes for farmers are ‘fair way to raise money’, says minister

Treasury minister James Murray defended the policy after MPs pressed for change in the Commons and farmers protested in Westminster.

The Independent UK

London bar owner says Treasury change ‘misunderstands why people drink wine’

Wine drinking is ‘all about taste, not about whether it is stronger and someone can get more drunk’, an MP has said.

Evening Standard

Minister rejects Tory claim that pubs will be banned from selling pints

An Opposition motion had suggested new legislation would allow ministers to replace the British pint.

Evening Standard

Proposals to increase Crown Estate investment and borrowing powers clear Commons

Treasury minister James Murray argued the Crown Estate Bill will ensure the creation of ‘long-term’ prosperity for the nation’.

Evening Standard

Farming leaders’ fury as Treasury stands firm on inheritance tax change

Agricultural group representatives met Treasury minister James Murray as anger over the proposed changes to farm inheritance tax continues.

Evening Standard

Independent review into Loan Charge launches

The review aims to bring an end to the matter for those affected and is expected to conclude in summer 2025.

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Government rejects call from supermarket giants to halt controversial tractor tax plan

Some of Britain’s biggest retailers, Tesco, Lidl and the Co-Op, demanded a pause to the inheritance tax raid as Labour chancellor attempts to woo business investment to the UK at World Economic Forum in Davos

Evening Standard

Farmer suicides show possible ‘human cost’ of inheritance tax change – Tories

Treasury minister James Murray said the Government’s plans to impose 20% inheritance tax on farms worth more than £1 million is a ‘fair approach’.

Evening Standard

Difficult decisions for employers after national insurance hike, says minister

James Murray was speaking as he defended legislation designed to introduce the main tax rise outlined in the autumn budget.

The Independent UK

Labour MP becomes first to attack party’s inheritance tax raid on farms

Markus Campbell-Savours, the Labour MP for Penrith and Solway, said he would rebel against Rachel Reeves’ Budget measure to extend inheritance tax

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Evening Standard

Labour MP: I’d vote against inheritance tax changes if real vote held today

Markus Campbell-Savours said he would ‘seek important amendments’ to the policy affecting farmers.

The Independent UK

MPs support national insurance hike for employers amid ‘jobs tax’ warning

The Bill seeks to make changes to employers’ contributions from April 6 2025.

Evening Standard

VAT changes for private schools could impact children’s mental health – Tory MP

Dr Luke Evans argued that the tax change will lead to children moving school during term time and called for funding to support their welfare.

Evening Standard

Farm schemes funding ‘review’ was last thing sector needed, says MP

A ‘review’ into farm schemes funding from 2025/26 was ‘the last thing’ the sector needed, an MP said.

TechRadar

Sage wants to help UK small businesses deal with changing tax rules

Sage has committed to bringing free MTD-compliant accounting software to 2.8 million more taxpayers in the UK.

Evening Standard

Starmer is a ‘working person’ says Chancellor as tax rise questions persist

The Government continues to be asked to pin down the term ahead of tax rises expected in next week’s Budget.

Evening Standard

Budget 2024: Minister reassures City that tax and spend 'guardrails' will avoid Trussonomics chaos

‘This is about bringing stability back into the economy,’ argued Treasury minister James Murray on the Government’s new fiscal rules

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