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BBC Politics30 Jul 2026

Bank holds interest rates but says it is ready to raise them if Iran war escalates

The Bank also expects the economy to grow more than previously forecast this year, although uncertainties remain because of the Iran war.

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Guido Fawkes30 Jul 2026

Taxpayer Spent £10,000 on Every ‘Soft Power Council’ Meeting Skived Off by Cabinet Ministers

A useless government council which was skived off by Cabinet ministers cost £10,000 every time it met, new figures reveal. Cheap by Civil Service standards… The ‘Soft Power Council’ launched under the last Starmer government to co-ordinate between the Foreign Office and DCMS on projecting British influence. It was skived off by Lisa Nandy and…

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The Guardian Politics30 Jul 2026

Will we pay more tax to fund social care? – podcast

Andy Burnham gave a major speech on Wednesday on his plans for a national care service. He sought cross-party consensus on the issue by speaking to the Tories and Lib Dems. But not Reform UK or the Greens. On Thursday, Reform UK’s Robert Jenrick held a press conference claiming the prime minister wanted a ‘death tax’. But is that what Burnham set out? Plus, Zack Polanski is under fire for a social media post. Is the Green party leader too ‘online’? Pippa Crerar and Peter Walker discuss Read Pete

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Guido Fawkes30 Jul 2026

Khan Hires ‘Diverse Individuals’ to Instruct Met on ‘Equity’ While Police Numbers Are Cut

Sadiq – sorry, Lord Khan is spending tens of thousands in taxpayer cash to hire “experienced and diverse individuals” to instruct the Met on EDI reforms while police officer numbers are falling due to cuts. All in a day’s work for the mayor… Khan is seeking three new members of the London Policing Board to “help…

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The Guardian Politics30 Jul 2026

Only the Middle East crisis is preventing a drop in UK interest rates

Bank’s wariness about inflationary pressures from the conflict lie behind decision to hold steady at 3.75% Business live – latest updates There is a threat of high inflation coming to the UK, but only from the conflict in the Middle East which could keep oil prices high for much longer than was expected when Donald Trump first began attacking Iran. It is the war that makes the difference between a benign outlook for inflation and one that puts it back on a rising trajectory, top UK central ban

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Express Politics30 Jul 2026

Pensioners paying billions more income tax in stealth raid

Amount paid by the elderly has jumped by £9bn in the last two years

Economy
BBC Politics30 Jul 2026

Jenrick urges Burnham to rule out tax rises to fund social care

The prime minister has not ruled out tax rises to fund a long-awaited shake-up of social care.

Economy
BBC Politics30 Jul 2026

Jenrick urges Burnham to rule out tax rises to fund social care

The prime minister has not ruled out tax rises to fund a long-awaited shake-up of social care.

Economy
Guido Fawkes30 Jul 2026

Bank of England Holds Interest Rates at 3.75%

The Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of England has voted to hold interest rates at 3.75% for the fifth time. It voted by a majority of 6–3 (hawkish) to maintain the rate against a hike. Inflation fell by more than expected. Read the full remarks here…

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Express Politics30 Jul 2026

Three dead in latest Channel migrant tragedy as crossings continue

Trio lose their lives after trying to board a 'taxi boat' in Dunkirk

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Conservative Home30 Jul 2026

Daniel Freeman: Here’s what Andy Burnham should have announced on property tax

This approach would see the government lose in the first year much of the roughly £11bn it receives from residential Stamp Duty, but this would recover over time as properties change hands and transition to the new system, and the economic benefits from a tax that does not punish moving house would be considerable. The post Daniel Freeman: Here’s what Andy Burnham should have announced on property tax appeared first on Conservative Home.

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BBC Politics30 Jul 2026

Burnham says nuclear sub investment will protect UK and boost jobs

Speaking ahead of a visit to Barrow-in-Furness, the PM seeks to stress the economic benefits of defence spending.

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