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Farmers celebrate Starmer's Christmas U-turn on inheritance tax

In a massive Christmas U-turn by Sir Keir Starmer, the government has announced a huge climbdown on inheritance tax on farmers.

Hundreds of pubs 'have banned Labour MPs' - here's why

A millionaires' playground, Poole in Dorset boasts some of the most expensive properties in the UK, and has been called Britain's Palm Beach.

Half of voters think PM will be replaced next year, poll suggests

Half of people think Sir Keir Starmer will be replaced as prime minister by the end of 2026, according to an exclusive YouGov poll for Sky News

Non-crime hate incidents should be scrapped, police leaders say

Non-crime hate incidents should be scrapped and replaced with a "common sense" system, police leaders are set to recommend.

Rachel Reeves's spring budget date is revealed

The chancellor's spring budget will take place in March, the Treasury has announced.

Britons are less well off than they were in 2019 - and these figures show it

The average person now has £38 less to spend each month after tax than they did at the end of 2024, following three consecutive quarters of falling UK living standards.

How a Leicester roundabout could decide the UK's next prime minister

This is a story about a roundabout in Leicester.

No 10 'sticking to red lines' on UK-EU customs union after Streeting comments

Downing Street has insisted the government is committed to "sticking to our red lines", after Wes Streeting appeared to endorse calls for a bespoke UK-EU customs union.

Puppy farming, snare traps and trail hunting to be banned

Puppy farms, trail hunting and snare traps are all set to be banned under animal welfare reforms being introduced by the government.

Human rights watchdog should investigate local election delays, Lib Dem leader urges

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has written to the UK's human rights watchdog asking for an investigation into the government's plan to postpone some local elections next year.