Rachel Reeves has made history as the first female chancellor to present Labour’s Budget in 14 years, addressing a £22bn ‘black hole’ in public finances left by the previous Tory government. In her hour-long speech, she announced new taxation measures to raise £40bn, the highest since 1993, emphasizing the need for financial responsibility and accountability in government. Key tax rises include a 1.2 per cent increase in employer national insurance contributions, rising from 1.8 per cent to 15 per cent by April 2025.
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Capitals' Alex Ovechkin to miss 4-6 weeks with fractured fibula, chase for Wayne Gretzky's goal record put on hold
Alex Ovechkin will be sidelined for 4-6 weeks with a fractured fibula, impacting his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's NHL goal record. The Washington Capitals captain, who is 26 goals away from tying Gretzky's record of 894, suffered the injury during a game against the Utah Hockey Club and will miss significant playing time for the first time in his career. Ovechkin's absence is a blow to the Capitals and delays his chase for hockey history,...
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