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It would be popular and could raise big money, but some fear it would be costly to administer and drive the rich awayClimate groups call for UK wealth tax to make super-rich fund sustainable economyA wealth tax is an annual levy on an individual’s tota…
Twenty-two union leaders criticise Met over arrest of people who took part in pro-Gaza march in JanuaryMore than 20 union leaders have expressed their deep concern over the apparent erosion of the right to peaceful protest, piling pressure on the Metr…
Despite culture secretary saying he has overseen ‘series of catastrophic failures’, Davie insists BBC can thrive under himTim Davie has insisted he is still the right person to lead the BBC, after a succession of issues that has seen the culture secret…
Government decision to infill disused Queensbury railway line comes amid calls for it to be converted to subterranean cycle pathCampaigners hoping to convert a disused railway line into England’s longest cycle and pedestrian tunnel are challenging a go…
Former home secretary says Reform councils could struggle if they fail to manage services like bin collections and social careReform UK might have to choose between presenting itself as a new and radical political party or as a home for “disgruntled fo…
Leeds Reforms include streamlined accountability for senior bankers and a campaign to get more consumers investing in the stock marketBusiness live – latest updatesRachel Reeves has unveiled a package of City reforms meant to cut “unnecessary” red tape…
Singh’s east London running club confirms death in India of athlete thought to be first centenarian to run a marathonThe runner Fauja Singh, believed to be the oldest person to complete a marathon, has died in a road accident in India aged 114.The athl…
Conservative government used superinjuction to hide error that put Afghans at risk and led to £2bn mitigation schemeWhat we know about the secret Afghan relocation schemeAfghan nationals: have you arrived in the UK under the Afghan Response Route?Conse…
Annual report says pace of change amid battle with streaming rivals is ‘a moment of real jeopardy for the sector’A further 300,000 households have stopped paying the licence fee, as the BBC said it was looking at overhauling the payment to secure the c…
Adam Carruthers and Daniel Graham jailed over criminal damage of beloved tree. This live blog is closedProsecutor Richard Wright said Graham had two previous convictions for battery in 2007 and 2016 and two public order offences in 2021 and 2022.He sai…