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Express Politics15 Apr 2026

Desperate Rachel Reeves ‘considering major tax changes’ to lure millionaires back to UK

The initiative comes after Ms Reeves was accused of chasing away the wealthy with successive tax increases.

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Express Politics15 Apr 2026

Rachel Reeves tax grab will see Labour hand UK high street to criminal gangs

ANDREW ROSINDELL MP: No matter the fears of the public, this government simply won't listen.

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The Guardian Politics15 Apr 2026

Balancing UK’s welfare and defence spending ‘not zero-sum game’, minister says

Treasury minister James Murray hits back at George Robertson’s criticism over military budget UK politics live – latest updates A Treasury minister has said balancing welfare and defence spending “is not a zero-sum game”, amid stark warnings that the UK will have to increase its military budget to ensure national security during global volatility. James Murray, the chancellor’s deputy, said the government was pushing ahead with the biggest sustained increase in defence investments since the co

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Guido Fawkes15 Apr 2026

LISTEN: Labour Treasury Secretary Infuriates Nick Robinson With Non-Answers

Radio 4 listeners have been forced to endure another no-answer disaster interview from Chief Secretary to the Treasury James Murray. Even Nick Robinson was tearing his (figurative) hair out… James Murray was unable to say when the Defence Investment Plan would be produced. This is despite its months-long delay and scathing criticism of Labour’s slow…

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The Guardian Politics15 Apr 2026

Trump warns US-UK trade deal ‘can always be changed’ with relations in ‘sad state’

President says he gave Britain ‘better deal than I had to’ but ally was ‘not there when we needed them’ on Iran Middle East crisis – live updates Business live – latest updates Donald Trump has threatened to row back on the trade deal the US signed with the UK last year, in his latest salvo against the British government over sharp differences about the US’s approach to the Middle East. The US president said the economic deal struck with the UK, which cut some of his tariffs on cars, aluminiu

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The Guardian Politics15 Apr 2026

How a £2m bitcoin order made Nigel Farage the political face of UK crypto

Promotion of ‘bitcoin treasury’ firm with Kwasi Kwarteng draws new attention to Reform leader’s relations with industry A thumping electronic beat provides the soundtrack to the video as Nigel Farage appears in front of a bank of screens. At first glance, it could be yet another of the Reform UK leader’s “second jobs” – whether promoting gold as a pension fallback or recording Cameo videos. And in a sense, it is: Farage is promoting a £2m cryptocurrency purchase by a company in which he has £215

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Express Politics15 Apr 2026

Key personal tax threshold £12,570 update as £18,000 call backing soars

Pressure growing on Chancellor Rachel Reeves over 'so wrong' freeze for lowest band

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Guido Fawkes15 Apr 2026

Trump Threatens to Tear Up UK Trade Deal in Latest Starmer Attack

Trump has taken another swipe at Keir Starmer, this time in a phone interview with Sky News‘ Mark Stone. Even threatening to rip up the US-UK Economic Prosperity Deal agreed last year… “It’s sad… and we gave them a good trade deal. Better than I had to. Which can always be changed… “I love your…

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Express Politics15 Apr 2026

PMQs LIVE: Keir Starmer faces PMQs grilling as economy set for massive 'downgrade'

Prime Minister to face Kemi Badenoch amid warnings of possible recession following Iran war

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Conservative Home15 Apr 2026

Andy Street: Growth will not come from noise, slogans or placing burdens on businesses

The route back to government is not through more noise, more grievance or a narrower politics. It is through growth, competence and a proper understanding of what makes an economy work. The post Andy Street: Growth will not come from noise, slogans or placing burdens on businesses appeared first on Conservative Home.

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BBC Politics15 Apr 2026

Chris Mason: Iran war means government's vicious circles tighten and darken

A subdued economy makes trade-offs and choices over public spending more difficult, Chris Mason writes.

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BBC Politics15 Apr 2026

Chris Mason: Iran war means government's vicious circles tighten and darken

A subdued economy makes trade-offs and choices over public spending more difficult, Chris Mason writes.

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