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Express Politics8 Jun 2026

Rachel Reeves stupidly just blew up the economy - Andy Burnham will be hopping mad

Rachel Reeves has spent all the money. And that's bad news for Andy Burnham.

Economy
Express Politics8 Jun 2026

Britain's benefits bill soars as nearly 200,000 households making over £100k collect

Taxpayers will fork out an estimated £41bn to foot the bill for PIP by the end of the decade

Economy
Express Politics7 Jun 2026

Tories warn Labour 'hammering high street' by 'taxing weekly shop'

The Tories have taken aim at the Government's business rate charges.

EconomyDefence
Express Politics7 Jun 2026

State pension £25,140 tax threshold plan 8 day deadline for Rachel Reeves showdown

Support is growing for a change in the rules to give pensioners a much-needed boost

Economy
Express Politics6 Jun 2026

UK households given £34,000 warning after Rachel Reeves announcement - ‘act now’

The Chancellor wants to remove 'distortions which have led to pension schemes being increasingly used and marketed as a tax planning vehicle to transfer wealth'

EconomyDefence
Express Politics5 Jun 2026

Rachel Reeves's stealth tax grab forces parents to 'retire later with lower pensions'

Parents and grandparents are making huge sacrifices in order to help younger people with debts

EconomyHousing
Express Politics5 Jun 2026

Andy Burnham is hiding his real agenda for Britain – and taxpayers should be terrified

Andy Burnham has made one thing clear. He wants Keir Starmer's job.

Economy
Express Politics4 Jun 2026

Rachel Reeves just blew up UK economy far more than anyone realised – she’s out of control

Rachel Reeves used to bang on about the £22billion "black hole" she inherited from the Tories. Just look at it now.

Economy
Express Politics4 Jun 2026

Rachel Reeves' 78% North Sea tax faces fresh scrutiny as BP explores £2bn asset sale

The reported talks have reignited debate over the future of Britain's offshore energy industry.

Economy
Express Politics3 Jun 2026

Labour minister put on spot over bombshell tax comments in GB News grilling

Newly released documents showed the Cabinet minister complaining about Labour MPs over tax and welfare

PoliticsEconomy
Express Politics3 Jun 2026

Reform's plan for future of benefits laid bare – list of changes for Brits and migrants

Nigel Farage's party has prioritised shrinking the welfare budget, tightening eligibility rules and reforming disability support.

EconomyImmigrationReform
Express Politics2 Jun 2026

NHS sick leave epidemic costs the taxpayer a staggering £4.6billion

A new report warns that 'unsustainable' absences are hugely impacting services and patients are suffering

EconomyDefenceHealthcare