Labour accused of another manifesto breach after major workers' rights U-turn

The Labour government is facing accusations of two manifesto breaches in as many days after turning its back on a promise to protect workers from unfair dismissal from day one in a job.

Is the government gaslighting us over tax rises?

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Reeves told she must 'make the case' for controversial tax move

Rachel Reeves needs to "make the case" to voters that extending the freeze on personal income thresholds was the "fairest" way to increase taxes, Baroness Harriet Harman has said.

Did the budget breach Labour's manifesto?

Chancellor has backloaded the worst of the budget - and it's a gamble

Day two after a budget is always an important moment.

No changes to Scottish income tax plan, first minister vows

The Scottish government does not intend to increase income tax rates or introduce new bands in next year's budget, First Minister John Swinney has vowed.