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Kent County Council, controlled by Reform UK, plans to increase council tax by 5% due to rising demand for services and budget shortfalls. Despite efforts to cut costs through a Musk-inspired efficiency unit, services remain strained, prompting the tax hike and criticism from opposition parties.
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Chancellor Reeves admitted to an oversight in rental licensing requirements for her Southwark home after it was disclosed by the Daily Mail. Prime Minister Starmer confirmed no further investigation is needed, but opposition calls for a full probe persist amid upcoming budget pressures.
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UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has reversed plans to raise income tax ahead of the November 26 budget, citing improved economic forecasts. The move unsettled markets, causing bond yields to rise and the pound to fall, amid fears over fiscal credibility and political stability.
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Rachel Reeves announced a £26 billion budget aimed at fiscal stability, including tax increases and measures to support growth. The budget faces criticism for its reliance on austerity and conservative macro strategies, despite progressive policies like scrapping benefit caps and investing in public services.