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Government extends windfall tax on oil and gas companies

Government extends windfall tax on oil and gas companies

The policy will be phased out should energy prices sustainably fall.

Budget backs cutting edge plans to send police drones to emergency scenes

Budget backs cutting edge plans to send police drones to emergency scenes

Plans were set out for £230 million to support new technology that also includes increased use of video calls.

Chancellor confirms new British ISA to boost investment in the City

Chancellor confirms new British ISA to boost investment in the City

It will give people an additional £5,000 tax-free allowance to invest in UK assets, on top of the existing £20,000 limit.

Hunt cuts national insurance in pre-election Budget giveaway

Hunt cuts national insurance in pre-election Budget giveaway

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said the 2p reduction will mean the ‘lowest effective personal tax rate since 1975’.

Tax rise outlined in Budget for airline passengers in premium cabins

Tax rise outlined in Budget for airline passengers in premium cabins

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a ‘one-off adjustment’ to air passenger duty for passengers with non-economy tickets.

Police officer shot dead when she interrupted robbery ‘didn’t have a chance’

Police officer shot dead when she interrupted robbery ‘didn’t have a chance’

Unarmed police constables Sharon Beshenivsky and Teresa Milburn were shot at point blank range

Budget at a glance: What measures did the Government announce?

Budget at a glance: What measures did the Government announce?

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt used his budget to announce personal tax cuts and more support for households, ahead of an expected general election this year.

New tax on vapes announced in Budget

New tax on vapes announced in Budget

The Government has already set out plans to ban disposable vapes and restrict packaging.

Emma Caldwell murderer lodges bid to appeal against conviction and sentence

Emma Caldwell murderer lodges bid to appeal against conviction and sentence

Iain Packer, 51, was convicted of murdering Emma Caldwell and also convicted of attacking 21 other women, totalling 33 charges.

February 2024 was warmest on record globally, scientists say

February 2024 was warmest on record globally, scientists say

Data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service shows February ‘joins the long streak of records’ of the last few months as climate warming continues.

Alcohol industry welcomes ‘much-needed certainty’ with extension of duty freeze

Alcohol industry welcomes ‘much-needed certainty’ with extension of duty freeze

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced an extension of the alcohol duty freeze until February 2025.

UK economy to grow by higher-than-expected 0.8% in 2024, says OBR

UK economy to grow by higher-than-expected 0.8% in 2024, says OBR

The official economic forecaster also upgraded its prediction for next year but indicated growth would slow in the longer-term.

Bereaved mother says midwives failed to act when she raised alarm during labour

Bereaved mother says midwives failed to act when she raised alarm during labour

Orlando Davis died 14 days after being born by emergency Caesarean at Worthing Hospital.

Irish language should be shared by all in Northern Ireland, says DUP minister

Irish language should be shared by all in Northern Ireland, says DUP minister

Paul Givan spoke Irish and took part in ceili dancing on a visit to an Irish language school in Co Tyrone on Wednesday.

Bankrupt British socialite did not buy historic painting, High Court told

Bankrupt British socialite did not buy historic painting, High Court told

A High Court trial is being held to determine who purchased a portrait by Sir Anthony Van Dyck in 2013.

‘Serious failings’ in supervision of quadruple murderer, says probation watchdog

‘Serious failings’ in supervision of quadruple murderer, says probation watchdog

Joshua Jacques, 29, was on probation when he attacked Samantha Drummonds and her family in their home in south London in April 2022.

Chancellor announces £1 million towards memorial for Muslim soldiers

Chancellor announces £1 million towards memorial for Muslim soldiers

Sir Sajid Javid, who was among those to call for funding, was seen nodding in acknowledgment of the financial commitment.

Mother of Shay Kang remanded in custody charged with murder

Mother of Shay Kang remanded in custody charged with murder

Jaskirat Kaur will next appear before a Crown Court judge in Wolverhampton on Thursday.

GP hub plans shelved following backlash

GP hub plans shelved following backlash

The so-called same-day access hubs were set to be rolled out gradually in north-west London from April.

Motoring groups welcome fuel duty freeze

Motoring groups welcome fuel duty freeze

The Chancellor confirmed in his Budget that the 5p per litre cut introduced in March 2022 will be retained for another 12 months

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