Rachel Reeves, the UK’s first female chancellor, took a bold gamble in the Budget by increasing taxes by £40 billion, the highest level on record, to address the financial challenges left by the previous Tory government. Despite investing in the NHS and schools, economic experts fear that lower growth forecasts and rising inflation and interest rates could harm household incomes, with the Institute for Fiscal Studies warning that “working people” will bear the brunt of the tax hikes. Reeves is banking on the success of her Budget gamble to maintain economic stability and support the Labour government’s shaky popularity.
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UFC announces return to Perth
The UFC will host its first Fight Night event in Perth, Western Australia, on September 27, 2025, at RAC Arena, marking the city's fourth UFC event. Although no fights have been announced, potential headliners could include regional stars like Israel Adesanya, Dan Hooker, and Kai Kara-France, while title bouts are unlikely. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The UFC is coming back to Perth, Australia, for a special fight event on September 27, 2025,...
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