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Prosecutors dropped charges of spying for China against two men, Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry, citing insufficient evidence. The case, linked to allegations of passing sensitive information, was set for trial but was halted. The decision has raised concerns about national security and parliamentary integrity.
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New UK government forecasts show the tax burden will peak at 38.3% of GDP by 2030/31, driven by increased welfare spending and frozen tax thresholds. The forecasts also predict higher government debt and inflation, with measures including extended threshold freezes and welfare reforms announced in the recent Budget.
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Labour's chancellor announced a series of tax increases and spending cuts, including ending the two-child benefit cap and introducing a mansion tax. The measures aim to fill a £30bn fiscal gap, raising the tax burden to a record 38% of GDP by 2030, with over 1.7 million earners affected.