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Income tax and national insurance unlikely to rise – as Sky News obtains definition of ‘working people’ | Politics News

Income tax and national insurance unlikely to rise – as Sky News obtains definition of ‘working people’ | Politics News

Rachel Reeves is unlikely to raise the basic rates of income tax and national insurance in order to avoid breaking a promise to protect “working people” in the budget. It comes as Sky News has obtained an internal definition of “working people” used by the Treasury. Officials have been tasked with protecting the income of…

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David Lammy blames ‘human error’ for release of migrant sex offender – as confirms independent investigation | Politics News

David Lammy blames ‘human error’ for release of migrant sex offender – as confirms independent investigation | Politics News

David Lammy has confirmed there will be an independent investigation into the accidental release of a migrant jailed for sex offences, as he blamed “human error” for the incident. The deputy prime minister and justice secretary told MPs he was “livid” on behalf of Hadush Kebatu’s victims and he would be deported back to Ethiopia…

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Freddie Freeman is Dodgers’ World Series hero again in 18-inning win

Freddie Freeman is Dodgers’ World Series hero again in 18-inning win

In the early twilight hours of the evening, when one of baseball’s most remarkable nights still felt comparatively normal, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts made a prediction. β€œUltimately,” Roberts said during an in-game interview with the Fox television broadcast in the fourth inning, as both starting pitchers were struggling through their outings, β€œit’s gonna be a…

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Shrinkflation: It’s not your imagination, these products are getting smaller | Money News

Shrinkflation: It’s not your imagination, these products are getting smaller | Money News

KitKats, Gaviscon, toothpaste, and even Freddo have all fallen victim to shrinkflation, consumer group Which? has found. As families struggle with the cost of a trip to the supermarket, a survey of shoppers revealed how many products are getting smaller – while others are being downgraded with cheaper ingredients. Among the examples are: β€’ Aquafresh…

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