Rachel Reeves will announce Labour’s first Budget since taking power on 30 October, with Lord Blunkett warning against proposals to raise national insurance on pension contributions. The chancellor has warned that taxes will need to rise, alongside tough decisions on spending and welfare, while Reeves hints at revising Labour’s fiscal rule to unlock £57bn for investment in the economy. Stay tuned for updates on The Independent’s liveblog leading up to the event.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers, having both lost in the In-Season Tournament, are now set to face each other in the 2025 NBA Finals, highlighting a potential trend where losing the tournament may lead to playoff success. Both teams, representing smaller markets, were motivated by their previous defeats in the NBA Cup, with the Pacers losing to the Lakers in 2023 and the Thunder to the Bucks in 2024. This matchup serves as...
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