Chancellor Rachel Reeves acknowledges that her £40bn tax-raising Budget may impact wage growth for workers, as businesses may need to absorb costs through reduced profits leading to potentially lower wage increases. Despite this, the Office of Budget Responsibility predicts an increase in household incomes during this Parliament. The IMF supports the Budget’s investment and spending on public services, while IFS director Paul Johnson warns of the need for further tax rises in the future and questions the feasibility of the spending plans.
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Everything we know about the shooting at NFL headquarters in New York
Four people, including off-duty NYPD officer Didarul Islam, were killed in an attack at NFL headquarters in Manhattan by 27-year-old Shane Tamura, who later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The shooter, who had a history of mental health issues, allegedly left a note blaming the NFL for his suffering, though details about his motives and mental health status are still under investigation. Want More Context? 🔎
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