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Taxpayers to pay £15,000 to cover damages to academic after Donelan’s Hamas claim
A professor launched a libel action against the Science Secretary after she accused her of expressing sympathy for the militant group.
‘Solid’ and ‘mad’ say the newspaper in reaction to the budget
Newspapers varied wildly in their interpretations of the Chancellor’s which draws ‘battle lines’ for the election.
Kate’s uncle Gary Goldsmith discusses her recovery on Celebrity Big Brother
Goldsmith was nominated to be evicted by X Factor judge Sharon Osbourne after she shortlisted him with two other housemates.
Scottish Tories voice concern at ‘deeply disappointing’ windfall tax extension
Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross and UK Government minister Andrew Bowie both spoke out against the move, which was included in the Budget.
Who are the winners and losers in the Chancellor’s Budget?
Workers, savers, and small businesses are among those set to benefit.
Scottish Secretary heckled by SNP MPs over ‘austerity’ denial
Alister Jack also said a new Scottish independence report is ‘nonsense and a complete waste of taxpayers’ money’.
Chancellor jokes about Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer’s weight in Budget speech
In addition to announcing a range of tax reforms, the Chancellor’s speech was peppered with jokes aimed at both the opposition leader and his deputy.
Hunt cuts national insurance in pre-election Budget giveaway
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said the 2p reduction would mean the ‘lowest effective personal tax rate since 1975’.
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.