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
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