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Express Politics16 Mar 2026

Pensions timebomb means you'll have to work until you're 75 as experts warn of only hope

Children born today face a long wait for their pensions

Defence
The Guardian Politics16 Mar 2026

Mayor unveils £1.5bn ‘People’s Network’ transport plan for South Yorkshire

Trams, buses and hire bikes will be integrated under molten orange and asphalt black brand highlighting industrial heritage, says Oliver Coppard South Yorkshire’s transport system will be known as the “People’s Network”, with trams, buses and hire bikes all coming under public control. The plan was unveiled on Monday by the region’s mayor, Oliver Coppard, who said it would create an affordable, joined-up network in molten orange and asphalt black colours. A large fleet of electric buses and 25 n

Guido Fawkes16 Mar 2026

Revealed: How YouGov’s Reform Deficit Was Created as Farage Forces Pollster to Climb Down

Guido was first to point out the questions over YouGov’s polling methodology when it comes to Reform’s position in their voter intention tables. Since then, the issue has caught fire in the media and in polling world… YouGov published the first stage of its method in response. From that, Guido’s polling analysts can see who…

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The Guardian Politics16 Mar 2026

Britons should strive to pay minimum tax legally possible, says Richard Tice

Reform UK’s deputy leader comments came as he was responding to questions raised about his own tax affairs All Britons should do their best to pay the minimum tax possible, Reform UK’s deputy leader has argued as he dismissed a newspaper investigation over his own tax affairs as a smear. Richard Tice, who was presenting a press conference on Monday about Reform’s claims to have saved large sums of money in the English councils it runs, faced questions about a Sunday Times story which detailed a

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Guido Fawkes16 Mar 2026

Britain’s Inheritance Tax ‘One of the Harshest in the World’

A new report from the Institute of Economic Affairs has found the UK’s death tax rate is “far more punishing” than even the 40% headline figure appears. It is brutal for parents hoping to provide for their children… The British tax code offers no lower rate or exemption for assets passed on to children, unlike…

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BBC Politics16 Mar 2026

Companies offered £3,000 to hire jobless under-24s

It comes as ministers grapple with spiralling unemployment rates among young people.

Conservative Home16 Mar 2026

Xander West: The Conservative Party must revive the CPC

The CPC was such a vital asset in policy formation and election campaigns alike, for its educational mission essentially advanced conservatism and strong, articulate conservatives within the Conservative Party. The post Xander West: The Conservative Party must revive the CPC appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Sky News Politics16 Mar 2026

Starmer denies misleading MPs over Mandelson vetting process

Sir Keir Starmer has denied misleading the House of Commons over Peter Mandelson's vetting process to become US ambassador.

Politics
BBC Politics16 Mar 2026

PM says UK working with allies on plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz

It comes after President Trump urged the UK and other countries to send warships to protect the vital shipping channel.

Defence
Express Politics16 Mar 2026

Rachel Reeves urged to scrap major tax ‘far more punishing’ than it looks

The Chancellor has been urged to scrap the "punishing" levy if she's serious about "boosting growth and supporting families".

Economy
Express Politics16 Mar 2026

POLL: Should UK drill for oil in the North Sea? Vote here

Readers can vote in our poll on whether Britain should drill for oil in the North Sea.

Guido Fawkes16 Mar 2026

Companies House Admits Massive Security Loophole Was Open for Six Months

A security loophole which allowed any Companies House user to change the details of other companies’ accounts was live at least for six months, and was only identified by DBT officials on Friday. An absolute howler… Companies House chief executive Andy King said: “I recognise that this incident will have caused concern and inconvenience to…