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HMRC 1% income tax rise on table for over-40s on basic, higher, additional rate

A new report from thinktank Compass, which is led by Mr Burnham's ally Neal Lawson, has called on the government

How Nottingham's balaclava ban will be enforced as start date revealed

If the coverings are not removed, the wearer could face a £70 on-the-spot fine

Singaporean man pleads guilty in US to massive crypto heist

Malone Lam and his associates used the proceeds of their crimes to fund a luxurious lifestyle, US authorities said.

Air traffic boss takes ‘full responsibility’ after thousands face flight chaos

Martin Rolfe, chief executive officer of Nats, said ‘I always accept full responsibility’ after a technical issued caused chaos at UK airports.

Parents warned over toasted skin syndrome as cases surge in children

Doctors say it is linked to the use of electronic devices

Heathrow and Gatwick worst hit airports as over 1,000 London flights cancelled or delayed in UK air traffic mayhem

‘Significant knock-on impact’ of air traffic control issue that led to cancellation of over 850 UK flights expected into Wednesday

Date set for key meeting on Nottingham Forest's major City Ground expansion plans

Rushcliffe Borough Council has confirmed the date which its planning committee will consider the applications

National Television Awards 2026 winners in full as Emmerdale triumph

The National Television Awards 2026 took place at London's O2 Arena, with Strictly and Emmerdale

Andy Burnham says it is 'national security' as £8.90 added to food shop

It comes after the Environment Secretary urged people to buy food and drink now

Heathrow and Gatwick delays live: Fears of more chaos on Wednesday after computer glitch cancels 1,000 flights

Passenger journeys in chaos over ‘technical issue’ hitting hundreds of take-offs

The teenage music event happening in Birmingham this weekend run by a 17-year-old

Rather than just giving young people somewhere to watch live music, Afterwave at the MAC offers the chance to perform, DJ and become part of Brum’s growing music scene

Man attacked victim with crude weapon made with sock after argument in New Quay bar

Internet searches for self defence weapons were later found on Ciaran McConnell's phone by police

'Very hot' drinks can increase the risk of developing cancer, largest study finds

Drinking "very hot" drinks can increase the chances of developing oesophageal cancer, the largest study of its kind has warned.

Real Madrid? Ajax? Liverpool? Ranking Europe's greatest football dynasties

Paris St-Germain are eyeing a third successive Champions League crown, but where do they rank against Europe's most dominant clubs?

Shock moment 'yellow fever' mosquitoes which can carry killer viruses found in London gardens

‘It was quite clear that it was an invasive mosquito,’ leading UKHSA scientist Dr Jolyon Medlock told The Standard

Thomas Cook, loveholidays and other travel adverts banned

The regulator said the claims were misleading

Andy Burnham wealth tax update with exact net value of assets proposed

Prime Minister, who succeeded Sir Keir Starmer this summer, has been urged to act in his Autumn Budget.

Engineering milestone in £88m Narrow Water Bridge project as 65m structures now extend into Newry River

Work marks a significant achievement on the bridge connecting counties Down and Louth

Mother of woman with special needs condemns ‘awful’ job centre ordeal: ‘They just had no idea’

After nine long weeks of summer, the Assembly is back. Renewed vigour or familiar chamber full of empty promises?

‘I’ll be holding a mic, not a walkie-talkie’: Former Culture Night director returning to event as performer

Kerry Rooney will join cast to belt out songs from his musical, Pride and Prejudice and 80s Hits!

Engineering milestone in £88m Narrow Water Bridge project as 65m structures now extend into River Newry

Work marks a significant achievement on the bridge connecting counties Down and Louth

Council given go-ahead to use Derry Halloween costumes and props despite row with artists over who owns them

New ANPR cameras on these six Warwickshire roads in crackdown on dodgy drivers

The Department for Transport has to give the final approval