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Express Politics26 Mar 2026

One huge mistake by Rachel Reeves made the UK economy weaker before Iran war

Bombshell new figures show how one sector of British industry has suffered

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Express Politics26 Mar 2026

State pension £25,140 tax threshold decision update as plan backing soars

A petition calling on the Chancellor to double the income tax threshold for state pensioners is set for a Commons showdown

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Conservative Home26 Mar 2026

Daniel Herring: Time to think how we defuse the ticking debt bomb that is public sector pensions

We need an open debate about how much these pensions are costing the taxpayer, otherwise our children and grandchildren – probably on far less generous pension schemes themselves – will pay the price for £1.4 trillion worth of political convenience today. The post Daniel Herring: Time to think how we defuse the ticking debt bomb that is public sector pensions appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Guido Fawkes26 Mar 2026

OECD Cuts UK Growth Forecast to 0.7%, Inflation to Skyrocket

The Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has slashed the UK’s growth forecast by half a percent, down to just 0.7%. The biggest hit in the entire G20… Inflation is also predicted to soar to 4%, double the Bank of England’s target. Britain is the most exposed of any advanced economy to the Iran…

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The Guardian Politics26 Mar 2026

NS&I preparing to repay hundreds of millions of pounds over missing savings

Government-backed bank in talks about recompensing about 37,000 people whose money was misplaced UK politics live – latest updates Business live – latest updates National Savings & Investments is preparing to repay hundreds of millions of pounds to its customers over missing savings, in what is expected to be the single biggest payout in the bank’s 160-year history. The government-backed savings institution is in discussions with the Treasury to recompense about 37,000 people whose money has

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BBC Politics26 Mar 2026

Health, education, tax and more - Has the SNP delivered on its promises at Holyrood?

As parties draw up their election manifestos, has the SNP ticked off the goals it set out in 2021?

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The Guardian Politics25 Mar 2026

Fifteen new councils to be created in south and east of England

New unitary councils will replace 43 counties and districts under latest round of local government overhaul Fifteen new councils will be created in the south and east of England under the latest round of a major local government overhaul, aimed at boosting economic growth and accelerating mass housebuilding plans. The new unitary councils will replace 43 counties and districts across Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and Hampshire, with hundreds of councillors’ roles axed. A decision on future arrangement

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Express Politics25 Mar 2026

Higher petrol prices, mortgages and council tax as economy in crisis with worse to come

Chancellor Rachel Reeves was hit by a series of disastrous figures but experts say the impact of the Iran war will make things even worse

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BBC Politics25 Mar 2026

Council tax bills in England to rise in April - see how yours compares

It will rise by 4.9% on average across England from next month, new figures show.

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Express Politics25 Mar 2026

Rachel Reeves ‘will impose another tax raid or increase borrowing’ amid Iran war

Labour has been accused of resorting to tax rises and borrowing "whenever there's a squeeze on its fiscal position".

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BBC Politics25 Mar 2026

Council tax bills in England to rise in April - see how yours compares

It will rise by 4.9% on average across England from next month, new figures show.

Economy
Express Politics25 Mar 2026

Labour council rapped for 'potentially misleading' frozen council tax claim

Wandsworth Council accused of 'playing games' after furious complaint by Conservatives

Economy