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Sky News Politics20 Mar 2026

Cabinet ministers look at blueprint for how Labour could cut taxes

Cabinet ministers have looked at a blueprint for how Labour could cut taxes on work by taking on "vested interests" profiteering from the cost of living crisis.

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Conservative Home20 Mar 2026

Joey Gwinn: Rejoining the EU would cost over £31bn a year – it will bankrupt us, not save us

Such tax or spend changes would be economically apocalyptic; there is no realistic avenue in which to fund a return to the EU. The post Joey Gwinn: Rejoining the EU would cost over £31bn a year – it will bankrupt us, not save us appeared first on Conservative Home.

Economy
The Guardian Politics20 Mar 2026

Ministers look at blueprint for economic overhaul amid fears cost of living could hand election to far right

Many MPs say they are frustrated with communications strategy that brands both Reform and Greens as extremists Cabinet ministers have been studying a blueprint for Labour to radically overhaul its economic offer and messaging, including devolving tax powers, abolishing national insurance and major property tax reforms. Passed around dozens of MPs, the paper argues that without a major rethink, the failure to tackle the discontent on the cost of living will hand the next election to a hard-right

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Express Politics20 Mar 2026

UK households face £300 increase in energy bills because of Donald Trump's Iran war

The conflict is set to have a devastating effect on Britain's economy and living standards.

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Express Politics20 Mar 2026

There's just one way to become an ISA millionaire - but most choose the wrong option

The tax-free ISA wrapper is a brilliant way to save. Some Brits have made an absolute fortune.

Economy
Guido Fawkes20 Mar 2026

UK 10-Year Gilts On Track for 2008 Financial Crisis Levels

Markets turning, gilts spiking. Good job Reeves has “the right economic plan”, apparently…

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BBC Politics20 Mar 2026

Government borrowing higher than expected in February

The ONS said an increase in government tax receipts was outweighed by a rise in spending.

Economy
Conservative Home20 Mar 2026

Darren Millar: Wales has had enough of Labour – but there is a pathway to real change

We're offering a fully costed and authentically conservative manifesto. After 27 years of falling standards and economic decline under Labour, this is an offer of a better future: lower taxes, better public services, and a growing economy. The post Darren Millar: Wales has had enough of Labour – but there is a pathway to real change appeared first on Conservative Home.

Economy
BBC Politics20 Mar 2026

Taxpayers to fund clear-up of huge illegal waste dumps

The government says it will step in to clean up some of the biggest illegal rubbish tips in England.

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BBC Politics20 Mar 2026

Taxpayers to fund clear-up of huge illegal waste dumps

The government says it will step in to clean up some of the biggest illegal rubbish tips in England.

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BBC Politics19 Mar 2026

UK reveals aid priorities after major cuts to budget

Aid groups and MPs have raised concerns over the move to prioritise defence spending over aid.

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The Guardian Politics19 Mar 2026

The Guardian view on Labour, liberals and the left: they agree on the problem, but not the solution | Editorial

From Brexit to fiscal rules to living costs, diagnoses multiply. Steel policy points to a missing link – the need for a strategy to rebuild The government has raised tariffs to protect the steel industry. It also nationalised the UK’s remaining blast furnaces last year to keep them running. Both moves point to the same conclusion: the current economic model is not working. A series of interventions from Labour’s Sir Sadiq Khan and Angela Rayner as well as the Green party leader, Zack Polanski,

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