Bank taxes to rise by less than some feared to help fund ‘breathing space’ Bank taxes are set to rise by less than some in the industry had feared, as the Chancellor said he was asking “a bit more” from banks to help fund support on energy bills. Banks will pay an extra 3% on
Healey Budget offers help for families and firms hit by global economic storm Millions of households will receive £100 to help with soaring energy bills and high street firms will get a tax break as John Healey sought to protect British workers and businesses from the economic impact of the Iran war. The Chancellor said
Healey promises Budget will help UK chart a course through global economic storm Millions of households will receive £100 to help with soaring energy bills and high street firms will get a tax break as John Healey sought to protect British workers and businesses from the economic impact of the Iran war. Millions of households
Bonfire Night will have largest police deployment since Trump visit Bonfire Night will see the largest co-ordinated deployment of police resources in Scotland since the visit of President Donald Trump, a senior officer has said. The “enhanced deployment” will see officers drafted in from 18 different UK police forces, as Police Scotland prepares for one
No penalty practice for Conor Haughey before dealing final blow to Arsenal Fleetwood shootout hero Conor Haughey admitted he had not even practised penalties before hitting an emphatic spot-kick that dispatched Arsenal and secured a Carabao Cup upset his manager Matt Lawlor described as “mental”. After Bruno Guimaraes was denied by Jay Lynch, the 19-year-old
Andrea Bocelli, James Blunt and Idina Menzel to perform at Royal Variety 2026 Andrea Bocelli, James Blunt and Idina Menzel will lead the stars taking to the stage at the Royal Variety Performance 2026. Comedian Jason Manford will host for the third time, making this his sixth appearance on The Royal Variety Performance in line
Trial to begin of man accused of attempted murders on LNER train A man is due to stand trial accused of attempting to murder 10 people in a mass stabbing incident on a London-bound train. A number of people were injured on an LNER train from Doncaster to London on the evening of November 1
PM urged to deliver ‘meaningful help’ in Budget instead of ‘showboating’ Prime Minister Andy Burnham has been challenged to deliver “meaningful help” for struggling families in his Government’s first Budget – rather than “showboating on TikTok and Gogglebox”. Ahead of Wednesday’s Budget, the SNP’s Westminster economy spokesperson Kirsty Blackman demanded action from Mr Burnham to
Bradford defeat Peterborough to reach EFL Cup quarter-finals Bradford are through to the EFL Cup quarter-finals for the first time since they reached Wembley in 2013 with a 2-0 win over Peterborough. Goals from Macaulay Gillesphey and Adam Phillips settled the all-League One affair at Valley Parade. Brandon Khela drove wide from an early Peterborough
Drone delays play as Fleetwood host Arsenal in Carabao Cup fourth round Fleetwood’s Carabao Cup fourth round tie against Premier League champions Arsenal was interrupted in the opening stages by a drone flying above Highbury Stadium. Barely a minute of the match had been played when referee Michael Salisbury was alerted to the drone overhead.