Photographers flocked to the Kent coast today following reports of whales – only to discover the “sighting” was nothing more ...

Northern Ireland’s First Minister said instead of ‘real action’ to bring down bills, many will now face higher tax bills in ...

The Reform UK leader also suggested people complaining about his behaviour at school had ‘different political views to me’.

The Office for Budget Responsibility also pointed to a worsening short-term picture for inflation and unemployment.

Stormont Finance Minister John O’Dowd said Rachel Reeves’ spending plan ‘strengthened the need’ for fiscal devolution in ...

Westminster Abbey’s website says: “A national flag is flown on the day when the high commission of a Commonwealth member ...

When Rachel Reeves delivered her spring financial statement in March 2025, the Office for Budget Responsibility forecast the ...

First Minister John Swinney said money freed up by the Chancellor’s announcement would be used to help in the fight against ...

Salary-sacrificed pension contributions above an annual £2,000 threshold will no longer be exempt from national insurance ...

Capping salary sacrifice for pension saving has been described as ‘a short-sighted tax grab which will lower pension saving.’ ...

A serial shoplifter has been jailed after he breached a court order banning him from entering stores with a bag.

The Budget was short on surprise but its impact on Kent will be significant - we gauge the reaction from around Kent.