The Labour party has committed to improving universities amidst rising tuition fees, with an emphasis on scrutinising vice-chancellors’ pay packages.

British entrepreneur Sir James Dyson has condemned UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s budget as “spiteful,” arguing that her inheritance tax reforms will harm family businesses by imposing a 20% tax on estates over £1 million, which he claims will discourage enterprise and destroy family legacies.

Care homes and GP practices may face closure due to increased tax burdens and rising insurance contributions, prompting concerns over potential impacts on elderly care services.