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Pay bodies to recommend 5.5% rise for teachers and NHS staff, report says

Above inflation deal could lead to government having to find an extra £10bn in total across the public sector

The Guardian - UK

Public sector pay rises could cost up to £10bn, economist warns

Extra money can only come from higher borrowing, higher taxes or cuts in spending, says expert

The Independent UK

Twice as many Britons want tax rises as want cuts, survey finds

Study reveals support for measures to maintain public services, regardless of impact on household finances

The Guardian - UK

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Take it on trust, Britain’s politicians beg voters. Trouble is, we all know they’re lying

Will the return to ‘boring’ politics make all Britain’s problems magically disappear? If you believe that, I have a bridge to sell you, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK

If Rachel Reeves hikes capital gains tax, she’ll be more in line with Nigel Lawson than Gordon Brown

With Labour heavily predicted to win the upcoming UK election, there has been much talk about future tax plans.

The Conversation

'Oh dear, oh dear': Expert pans top Labour candidate over UK economy claim

THE director of Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has dismissed a claim made by a senior Labour Party candidate that the financial situation of…

The National (Scotland)

Where do all the parties stand on tax cuts and spending – and are their manifestos fully costed?

Everything you need to know about the tax cuts proposed in the 2024 manifestos – and how they’re costed

The Independent UK

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UK finances are a mess and Tories and Labour keeping public in the dark, says IFS

Institute of Fiscal Studies also dismissive of plans by Lib Dems, Greens and – in particular – Reform UK

The Guardian - UK

OPINION - The truth about tax no party will tell you

It’s going... up

Evening Standard

Tories and Labour under fire from IFS over ‘conspiracy of silence’ on tax

Think tank criticises ‘unattainable’ claims and ‘essentially unfunded’ NHS pledges

The Independent UK

Labour would raise taxes rather than cut spending if growth is weak, says IFS

Thinktank’s director Paul Johnson says pressures on spending would be too powerful for party to make cuts

The Guardian - UK

‘When they get in they will face a terrible reality’: can steady Starmer deliver what he promises?

Labour’s manifesto launch was as risk-averse as its whole campaign, but what will happen under the impact of bankrupt councils, crumbling schools and an NHS in crisis?

The Guardian - UK

Anas Sarwar walks back Labour pledge to devolve control of levelling up funds

A LABOUR-RUN Westminster government would not give its Scottish counterpart complete control over levelling up funding, Anas Sarwar has said –…

The National (Scotland)

Wes Streeting defends Labour's manifesto and likens Rishi Sunak's to 'Liz Truss on steroids'

Shadow health secretary also slams ‘crocodile tears’ of private schools over Labour VAT plan

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Starmer taunts Tories as he pitches Labour as ‘the party of wealth creation’ in polished manifesto launch

Keir Starmer deliberately moved his party onto Tory ground with a new offer to the UK but questions remained about how he will afford it

The Guardian - UK

Campaign catchup: A rabbit-free manifesto, a So Solid revival, and David Cameron’s mum

In today’s newsletter: Why Labour is making a virtue of a policy programme bereft of new ideas

The National (Scotland)

Leading economic experts tear apart Labour's 'no austerity' claims

TAX hikes and spending increases within the Labour manifesto are “trivial” and do not address cuts already faced by buckling public services,…

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak’s Conservative manifesto: Do the costs and savings add up?

It remains to be seen whether the prime minister’s plans will be enough to overturn a 21-point gap between the Tories and Labour in the polls

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The National (Scotland)

New analysis proves Labour WILL impose austerity in power, SNP say

BOTH Labour and the Tories are signed up to implement “serious spending cuts”, the head of a leading economic think tank has warned.

The Independent UK

Conservative party manifesto: What will be Rishi Sunak’s key policies for the general election?

A guide to all the manifesto promises we could expect to see from the Conservatives before July 4

The Guardian - UK

I’ll welcome a Labour victory and a brighter future, but Britain deserves a better election than this

This is a contest in keeping with our political times. Too little genuine debate, too many key issues barely discussed at all, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Independent UK

Labour and Conservatives rule out VAT hikes amid row over tax plans

The chancellor accused Labour of secretly planning to raise VAT, while Labour accused the Conservatives of having a £71bn hole in their spending plans

The Independent UK

Rachel Reeves declares ‘I am ready’ to become chancellor

Labour’s shadow chancellor promised to ‘turn the page on chaos and decline’ under the Tories

The Guardian - UK

Police to take no further action over Angela Rayner allegations – as it happened

No further action will be taken after a thorough investigation into Tory allegations, Greater Manchester Police say

AAP

Cult leader granted bail on child grooming charges

A self-professed prophet accused of grooming a young girl for years will face constant supervision including wearing an ankle bracelet once released on bail.

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