Campaigners and Labour MPs hail Rachel Reeves’ decision to scrap two-child limit Ditching the policy will result in an estimated reduction of child poverty by 450,000. Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2025
Protest group Palestine Action goes to court to challenge its ban by the UK government Lawyers for a pro-Palestinian protest group banned by the British government are challenging its classification as a terrorist organization The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2025
Boost for London market as three-year stamp duty holiday on IPOs confirmed But a shock rise in dividend tax ‘undermines the drive to increase investing in Britain’, experts warned. Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2025
Online betting firms to pay billions more in UK tax, Reeves confirms The chancellor almost doubled remote gaming duty in Wednesday’s budget, taking it to 40% from April next year The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2025
Ukraine peace deal will hinge on security guarantees – but Kyiv has been there before Whether the various peace plans now under discussion bring an end to Russia’s war against Ukraine will depend largely on security guarantees. But securing an agreement between Ukraine, its allies and Russia about how Ukraine’s future security will be assured may prove to be the most difficult part of any… The Conversation · Nov 26, 2025
‘Sucker punch’ for savers as annual cash Isa limit to be cut to £12,000 Savers over the age of 65 will continue to be able to save up to £20,000 in a cash Isa each year. Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2025
What the budget could mean for you – experts react to the chancellor’s announcement UK chancellor Rachel Reeves has made some significant reforms in her latest budget. Notably, she has committed to easing living cost pressures with widespread energy bill support, higher taxes for the most expensive homes, and axing the two-child cap on certain benefits. The Conversation · Nov 26, 2025
“We wanted some filth on this album." How Touchstone rocked out on their fourth album, Oceans Of Time The story of UK prog rockers Touchstone's fourth and most recent studio album, 2013's rocking Oceans Of Time Louder · Nov 26, 2025
North Sea plan allows drilling while enabling Labour to keep ‘no new licences’ pledge ‘Tiebacks’ will permit small amount of new fossil fuel extraction, but campaigners want bolder strategy The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2025
CAMRA slam Budget as 'a dark day for UK drinkers, pubs and breweries' The Budget did not address the pub industry’s concerns over VAT, energy bills or employer National Insurance contributions Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2025
Shock as British Woman, 33, Is Arrested by ICE During Her Green Card Appointment — While Holding Her Baby Katie Paul, a British mother who was about to complete her green card, was ambushed by ICE agents. Are Brits who are seeking permanent US residency still safe? International Business Times UK · Nov 26, 2025
Customs duty to apply to all small parcels to UK, Chancellor confirms Currently, overseas retailers can send small parcels worth less than £135 to the UK without paying import duties. The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2025
UK budget raises taxes by £26bn, gaining investor approval after surprise leak Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced tax-raising measures, including new duties on high-value properties, dividends, and savings, in the state budget presented on Wednesday. Euronews · Nov 26, 2025
Tell us about a great winter walk in the UK Share a tip on your favourite route at this time of year – the best entry wins £200 towards a Coolstays break The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2025 Can Europe prevent an unjust ‘peace’ in Ukraine – and what is at stake if it fails? Seizing Moscow’s money to bail out Kyiv may be all that stands between a fair outcome and a ‘deal’ that brings war in the rest of Europe a step closer
Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2025 Swinney urged to increase spending on benefits as Chancellor lifts two-child cap Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said the UK Government’s actions will lift thousands of Scottish children out of poverty.
Cycling Weekly · Nov 26, 2025 Cycle to Work scheme stays the same despite rumours over financial limit in Budget Popular tax break scheme in UK was reported to be having a limit imposed
Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2025 UK Government to allow oil and gas extraction near existing North Sea fields Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said it is a ‘world-leading’ plan
The Conversation · Nov 26, 2025 Anthology 4 shows there’s still more to discover about the Beatles A lot can happen in three decades. Since 1995, we’ve seen nine different UK prime ministers, the birth and death of the Minidisc, iPod and DVD. Manchester City sank to the third tier of English football then rose to become champions of Europe. One thing that hasn’t wavered, though, is…
Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2025 Everything you need to know about the new British passport Are you getting a new passport?
The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2025 ‘Dog that didn’t bark’: Uefa’s Champions League rights sale delivered a key lesson Plan to sell first-pick games to one global streaming company failed and that offers pointers for the future
Tom’s Hardware · Nov 26, 2025 RAM prices have increased '500%,' PC builder claims — CyberPowerPC announces price hikes in U.S. and UK starting December 7 U.S. and U.K. retailer CyberPowerPC announced that it's raising RAM prices due to shortages.
The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2025 What a freeze on income tax thresholds means for you The freeze on income tax thresholds has been extended until the 2030-2031 tax year for taxpayers in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. This extension is projected to raise £7.6 billion in revenue by 2030 and will lead to an increase in the number of UK taxpayers. The policy relies on…
Euronews · Nov 26, 2025 Tourist tax to be introduced across England. Here’s what it means for travellers A new proposal would allow tourist taxes on overnight stays in the UK, bringing English cities in line with others across Europe.
Euronews · Nov 26, 2025 Trump backs Witkoff after leaked call appears to show envoy advised Putin aide on Ukraine peace plan The US president reacted to the leaked transcript aboard Air Force One on Tuesday, stating that Witkoff "got to sell" the deal to both Russia and Ukraine, adding, "That's what a dealmaker does."