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The Guardian Politics1 Apr 2026

Energy crisis: why ‘keep calm but cut down’ may be a better message for Labour

Government keen to avoid panic as oil price surges, but perhaps households need advice on reducing consumption Labour ministers sent out in recent days to respond to the looming energy crisis sparked by the Iran war have essentially stuck to that reassuring wartime slogan: keep calm and carry on. “I think people should go about their lives as normal, knowing that the government is taking action to bring energy bills down,” James Murray, the chief secretary to the Treasury, told BBC Radio 4’s Tod

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Conservative Home1 Apr 2026

Aarti Joshi: To ‘Back Britain’, we must stop taxing the City out of existence

It is time to stop taxing the Stock Exchange out of existence and start powering the next generation of British Tech giants and creating a new generation of shareholders.  The post Aarti Joshi: To ‘Back Britain’, we must stop taxing the City out of existence appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Sky News Politics31 Mar 2026

What business cost increases are being introduced in April?

For months businesses have been anticipating the impact of a range of tax and regulatory measures announced by the government in the budget and in the weeks since.

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The Guardian Politics31 Mar 2026

Nigel Farage’s biggest problem? Donald Trump

Nearly a quarter of voters site the Reform leader’s support for the US president as the primary reason for not voting for his party By day 31 of the war in the Middle East, Nigel Farage had become somewhat less vocal about the closeness of his relationship with Donald Trump. “Trying to read what’s really in the minds of people in the White House right at the moment is a mug’s game,” said the MP, as he unveiled his party’s latest “pledge” to cut the cost of living on Tuesday. Continue reading...

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Guido Fawkes31 Mar 2026

IN FULL: Every Tax Hike Coming Into Force Tomorrow Despite Starmer’s Claim He Can’t Do Anything About Higher Costs

Reeves and Starmer have so far offered basically nothing in terms of action to lower bills in the face of disruption from the Iran war. But there is something they could do… The below tax hikes are due to come into force tomorrow. Co-conspirators will notice many of them relate to travel… The government could…

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BBC Politics31 Mar 2026

Reform UK vows to scrap tax for short-haul family flights

The party says the move would "lighten the load" on families amid wider pressures on living costs.

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BBC Politics31 Mar 2026

Reform UK vows to scrap tax for short-haul family flights

The party says the move would "lighten the load" on families amid wider pressures on living costs.

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The Guardian Politics31 Mar 2026

Steel bosses warn ‘back door’ loophole in UK trade rules could lead to job cuts and closures

New measures will protect Tata and British Steel but allow foreign pre-made parts into the UK, say industry bosses Steel bosses have warned ministers that a “back door” in new trade rules could hit British manufacturers and lead to job cuts and factory closures by allowing a vast array of foreign products to still enter the UK tax-free. The loophole means pre-made steel parts ranging from bridge sections, columns and door frames, all the way to smaller rods and tubes used in buildings, will esca

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The Guardian Politics31 Mar 2026

Nigel Farage to snub US conservative conference brought to UK by Liz Truss

Exclusive: Reform UK will be ‘steering well clear’ of CPAC event in July, says a source, as will senior Tories Nigel Farage will snub a major conference of US conservatives that is being brought to the UK by Liz Truss. The short-lived former prime minister, who was accused of crashing the economy, was chosen by the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) to lead a version of the event in the UK in July. Continue reading...

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Guido Fawkes31 Mar 2026

LIVE: Farage and Jenrick Announce Policy to Reduce Cost of Flights

Farage and Jenrick are in Heathrow to discuss holiday costs. Air Passenger Duty is a cash cow for the government… Farage announces Air Passenger Duty will be targeted by Reform. Some facts about that tax: The highest aviation tax of its type in the world. Britain carries just 3% of global passengers but accounts for…

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Guido Fawkes31 Mar 2026

Labour Minister ‘Can’t Quite Believe’ Junior Doctor Union Would Strike for More Cash

Chief Secretary to the Treasury James Murray has said he “can’t quite believe” the British Medical Association’s decision to strike after even Labour handed junior doctors the highest pay rises in the public sector for two years in a row. Old lessons about the unions are being relearnt… The BMA continues to demand ridiculous “full…

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Conservative Home31 Mar 2026

Elliot Keck: Tax penalties for family cars are not justified

The birthrate is at a level which almost guarantees civilisational collapse in the coming generations. Do we really want to make having a third or fourth child that little bit higher by charging family cars more? The post Elliot Keck: Tax penalties for family cars are not justified appeared first on Conservative Home.

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