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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Canelo vs Crawford super-fight reportedly ‘off’ as Jake Paul rumours grow
The planned super-fight between Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Terence Crawford has collapsed, according to The Ring, despite being one of the biggest in boxing on a 2025 wishlist. Crawford's unbeaten record and Canelo's titles were at stake in the fight, which would have seen Crawford move up two divisions. Both fighters have impressive records and titles in multiple weight classes, with Canelo most recently defeating Edgar Berlanga and Crawford becoming undisputed welterweight champion in their...
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