Rachel Reeves has introduced substantial tax increases, proposing a £40 billion budget aimed at addressing economic challenges and boosting funding for the NHS, while facing criticism for the potential impact on families and businesses.

A teenager in Southport has been charged with a terror offence following a knife attack, after being found with a guide and biological substance at his residence.

Rachel Reeves has conveyed that it is still possible for the Chancellor to reconsider the decision on winter fuel payments, emphasising that a recent petition with nearly 150,000 signatures calls for the reversal of a controversial funding reduction.

Experts have expressed concerns that the Labour Party’s budget proposals could potentially harm the economy, with critics warning of increased borrowing and higher taxes potentially impacting market stability.