Mixed news ahead of budget for chancellor - as London mayor welcomes major rail investment

Consumer confidence has tumbled amid rampant speculation about what the chancellor will announce in the budget, figures show.

Pro-Palestine activists accused of harassing Labour MP over Israel-Hamas war have convictions thrown out

Two pro-Palestinian activists found guilty of harassing a government minister have had their convictions overturned.

Russian spy ship on edge of UK waters, warns defence secretary

A Russian spy ship is currently on the edge of UK waters, the defence secretary has announced.

Starmer refuses to rule out extending freeze on income tax thresholds

Sir Keir Starmer has refused to rule out extending the freeze on income tax thresholds in next week's budget.

Waste mountain branded 'utterly appalling' by PM grew 40 feet high within months

A mountain of waste branded "utterly appalling" by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer grew so quickly that most of it was in place before the Environment Agency (EA) was even aware of it.

China says it has 'no interest' in spying on UK following latest accusations

China's foreign ministry has hit back at what it called "unfounded" accusations of spying in Westminster, saying it has "no interest" in gathering intelligence on the UK.


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