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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.
Red paint sprayed on UK Government building in Gaza protest
This Is Rigged campaigners scaled Queen Elizabeth House on Sibbald Walk in Edinburgh on Wednesday morning.
Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene tells Emily Maitlis to ‘f**k off’ in explosive interview
Donald Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene was questioned by the former Newsnight presenter about a 2018 Facebook post.
Tory MP Michelle Donelan faces calls to quit after taxpayers cover damages for academic
A professor launched a libel action against Michelle Donelan after she accused her of expressing sympathy for Hamas.
Meghan created drama and rewrote Harry’s history, says Kate’s uncle Gary Goldsmith
Gary Goldsmith said you ‘can’t throw your family under a bus’ and expect to be invited round for Christmas.
100 MPs sign letter backing powers to block sale of Telegraph to UAE-funded firm
The letter asks Lucy Frazer to accept the amendment to the Digital Markets Bill tabled in the House of Lords.
Gaza ceasefire talks fail to achieve a breakthrough, Egypt says
The talks were taking place less than a week before the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, the informal deadline for a deal.
Hunt to announce 2p national insurance cut in pre-election Budget
The Chancellor defied calls for a reduction in income tax amid deteriorating forecasts for the public finances.