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Prime Minister Keir Starmer has denied accusations that Chancellor Rachel Reeves misled the cabinet or the public over the state of the public finances ahead of last week's Budget, after a fresh row erupted between the Treasury and the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). Speaking at a nursery in London, Starmer defended Reeves' tax rises and her decision to scrap the two-child benefit cap, despite weeks of speculation over possible income tax hikes. He insisted that revenue-raising measures were unavoidable and dismissed allegations that the government exaggerated the scale of its fiscal challenges. "There was no misleading," he said. "It was inevitable we would always have to raise revenue. I was clear we needed more headroom."

Helm CEO Andreas Adamides said members felt "betrayed, ignored and genuinely let down". "These aren't faceless corporates - they're founders who've risked everything to build businesses, create jobs and drive the economy forward," he said. "They wanted to believe Labour understood them. Instead, they've read endless speculation about punishing tax rises and listened to ministerial rhetoric that dismisses their concerns. The sense of betrayal is palpable.

What I can tell you is that under the last government, for quite some time, there were, on average, 17 wrong releases. Under this government that has risen. It's 22 that is completely unacceptable. It was unacceptable before, it's unacceptable now. Even one is too many, and the justice secretary is gripping this by appointing Dame Lynne Owens, who is the former director of the National Crime Agency, to make sure that we really grip this

A new survey shows that one in ten teachers are likely to leave the profession within two years, highlighting a growing crisis in education.

Kemi Badenoch has proposed working with the Labour government to address the militant doctors' strike but demands a reversal of Keir Starmer's key election pledge regarding pay rises.

Sir Keir Starmer has opened the door for the Labour government to unleash both wealth taxes and an extension of stealth taxes in a bid to balance the books following his welfare U-turns.

Miliband defended Reeves’ decision, stating it was necessary to stabilize the economy, which allowed for future adjustments to winter fuel payments.

The public no longer gives politicians the benefit of the doubt, as Labour's U-turn on winter fuel payments shows a crisis of trust rather than a change of heart.

It's of course alarming to see the sustained fall in the number of employees on payroll.

The first train carrying the Great British Railways branding will signal the start of a new era in rail transport, reflecting the Labour government's push for change.

The prominence of big tech at UK investment events indicates the government's prioritization of growth through these firms, suggesting a complex relationship between tech lobbyists and policy.

By dismissing trans identities and rights as Prime Minister Starmer has done, the government risks repeating historical injustices that have profoundly affected LGBTQIA+ communities.