John Healey denies postponing difficult welfare system decisions John Healey has denied postponing difficult decisions on the welfare system, insisting the Government is making changes “now”. The Chancellor’s Budget has faced criticism for not dealing with the ballooning cost of welfare, including from Tory leader Kemi Badenoch, who said the country is “drowning in an
Report finds ‘substantial variation’ in health board prescribing of GLP-1 drugs A new report has highlighted “substantial geographical variation” in prescribing of drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro on the NHS in Scotland. The first study of its kind by the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) found that while there had been “strong
Michael Carrick and Bruno Fernandes hold clear-the-air talks before Chelsea trip Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick and captain Bruno Fernandes have held clear-the-air talks. The Press Association understands Carrick and Fernandes met at United’s Carrington training ground for talks that were separate to a wider meeting of the full squad to discuss a way
Healey to set course for 3% defence spend by 2030 at spending review The Government will aim to spend 3% of economic output on defence by 2030, and will plot a course for the target at next year’s spending review, John Healey has said. Work is under way to reach the target – and Britain’s
Budget at a glance: What has John Healey announced? John Healey has set out his first Budget as Chancellor with a bid to provide “breathing space” for the public amid a difficult domestic economic situation made worse by the turmoil of the Iran war. John Healey has set out his first Budget as Chancellor with
Tommy Robinson found guilty of harassing two Daily Mail journalists Far-right activist Tommy Robinson has been convicted of harassing two journalists and causing them to fear violence. The 43-year-old, who told his trial his full name is Stephen Lennon, was labelled a “bully” by prosecutors after freelance reporter Andrew Young and Daily Mail editor Jacob
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