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Conservative Home16 Apr 2026

William Hall: The erosion of property rights – why ‘just raise tax’ is a false solution to Britain’s woes

Next time the Treasury identifies some new pet project, they will do what they always do and reach into our pockets to pay for it, rather than exercise the financial self-discipline that falls on any business owner The post William Hall: The erosion of property rights – why ‘just raise tax’ is a false solution to Britain’s woes appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Sky News Politics16 Apr 2026

UK economy grows by surprising amount

The UK economy grew far more than expected in the month before the war in Iran began, latest official figures show.

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The Guardian Politics15 Apr 2026

Boosting military spending by slashing welfare is not the answer, senior Labour figures warn Reeves

MPs and peers say pitting defence and welfare against each other risks losing public support for increased spending on the military Senior Labour figures have warned that Rachel Reeves must find alternative ways to increase military spending rather than slashing welfare, saying it risks public support for investment in defence. Pressure has been mounting from Labour backbenchers for the Treasury to urgently agree the defence investment plan (Dip) after George Robertson, a former Nato secretary g

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The Guardian Politics15 Apr 2026

Reeves steps up criticism of Trump’s Iran war, branding it a ‘mistake’

UK chancellor tells US audience she is ‘not convinced that this conflict has made the world a safer place’ Middle East crisis – live updates Business live – latest updates Rachel Reeves has stepped up her criticism of Donald Trump’s war on Iran, describing it as a “mistake” that has destabilised the global economy and damaged living standards around the world. In a marked fraying of the transatlantic relationship, the UK chancellor said Trump breaking off from diplomatic talks with Iran and l

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Express Politics15 Apr 2026

'Reckless!' Rachel Reeves is raising taxes faster than anywhere in the world

Labour breaks promise as Britons clobbered with more levy rises

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Express Politics15 Apr 2026

Keir Starmer spends £30k of taxpayer cash on Downing Street refurb

PM also spent £4,440 on three sofas, £990 on six kitchen chairs and £1,207.50 on two dining tables in the months after the 2024 General Election

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Guido Fawkes15 Apr 2026

Every Indicator Flashing Red in Treasury’s Own Economic Forecast Survey

The Treasury’s latest survey of independent forecasters shows every major economic indicator has worsened in a single month. Look at the data below. The sub-badges flag the worst-case forecast for those who really want to suffer… GDP Growth 2026 forecast 1.0% ▸ 0.7% ▼ LOW: 0.3% · OBR: 1.1% CPI Inflation 2026 forecast 2.5% ▸…

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Express Politics15 Apr 2026

Desperate Rachel Reeves ‘considering major tax changes’ to lure millionaires back to UK

The initiative comes after Ms Reeves was accused of chasing away the wealthy with successive tax increases.

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Express Politics15 Apr 2026

Rachel Reeves tax grab will see Labour hand UK high street to criminal gangs

ANDREW ROSINDELL MP: No matter the fears of the public, this government simply won't listen.

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The Guardian Politics15 Apr 2026

Balancing UK’s welfare and defence spending ‘not zero-sum game’, minister says

Treasury minister James Murray hits back at George Robertson’s criticism over military budget UK politics live – latest updates A Treasury minister has said balancing welfare and defence spending “is not a zero-sum game”, amid stark warnings that the UK will have to increase its military budget to ensure national security during global volatility. James Murray, the chancellor’s deputy, said the government was pushing ahead with the biggest sustained increase in defence investments since the co

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Guido Fawkes15 Apr 2026

LISTEN: Labour Treasury Secretary Infuriates Nick Robinson With Non-Answers

Radio 4 listeners have been forced to endure another no-answer disaster interview from Chief Secretary to the Treasury James Murray. Even Nick Robinson was tearing his (figurative) hair out… James Murray was unable to say when the Defence Investment Plan would be produced. This is despite its months-long delay and scathing criticism of Labour’s slow…

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The Guardian Politics15 Apr 2026

Trump warns US-UK trade deal ‘can always be changed’ with relations in ‘sad state’

President says he gave Britain ‘better deal than I had to’ but ally was ‘not there when we needed them’ on Iran Middle East crisis – live updates Business live – latest updates Donald Trump has threatened to row back on the trade deal the US signed with the UK last year, in his latest salvo against the British government over sharp differences about the US’s approach to the Middle East. The US president said the economic deal struck with the UK, which cut some of his tariffs on cars, aluminiu

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