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Britain has reached “peak taxation” under Chancellor Rachel Reeves, with officials in Washington warning that further increases could do more harm than good. They believe pushing taxes higher risks slowing economic growth and reducing productivity.The International Monetary Fund said last week that tax revenues are set to rise sharply, increasing by 4.5 percentage points of national income between 2024 and 2031. This would take the overall tax burden to above 40 per cent, the highest level seen since the Second World War.Senior figures monitoring the UK economy say the current approach has gone too far, warning there is little room…

Motorists will soon see revolutionary new digital driving licences rolled out as part of the Government’s move to provide more online services.Millions of people across the UK are expected to be able to sign up for a digital driving licence this year following extensive testing by the Government Digital Service.Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander confirmed that digital driving licences would be introduced in January last year as part of the new GOV.UK App.It originally stated that an early version of a digital driving licence would be available “later this year”, although testing is ongoing. The Government Digital Service confirmed that it…

Dame Emily Thornberry, chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee, has said new revelations have “called into question” evidence Sir Olly gave to MPs in November, during which he did not disclose that the government’s security vetting agency advised the Foreign Office to deny Mandelson a high-level security clearance.

“It was about the three points but lessons need to be learned,” former Wales striker Gwennan Harries told Match of the Day Wales.Wilkinson’s side had overwhelmed Albania in a 4-0 win in Wrexham four days earlier, when the hosts’ only frustration was that they did not score more goals.But the return fixture had a very different look, with Wales struggling for fluency in possession as Albania sat deep but carried a threat on the counter-attack.”At the minute, we’re probably not seeing Wales at their best and we’ve struggled at times to break down teams who sit back,” said another ex-Wales…

An RAF cadet has been removed from his course after stating that Islam is the greatest threat to UK security during a training exercise. The trainee officer at RAF Cranwell now faces investigation for his comments.The incident occurred shortly before Easter when the cadet, participating in a 24-week Modular Initial Officers Training programme at the Lincolnshire academy, was taking part in presentations alongside approximately 50 fellow students.During a question-and-answer session focused on threats to national security, the young trainee offered his assessment, prompting his immediate suspension from the course that prepares the next generation of RAF officers.Retired rear admiral Chris…

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has expressed her “extreme concern” at the delay in informing Labour ministers of concerns raised during Lord Mandelson’s vetting for the Washington ambassadorship.In correspondence with Foreign Affairs Committee chair Dame Emily Thornberry, Ms Cooper requested a thorough examination of evidence previously submitted to ensure complete accuracy.She wrote in her letter: “I am extremely concerned about information that has now come to light and the fact that it was not previously provided to ministers, which has in turn affected information given to Parliament.”The Foreign Secretary’s intervention comes as the scandal surrounding Lord Mandelson’s failed security clearance continues…

The King has accepted the role of Royal Patron for the newly established Queen Elizabeth Trust, a charity set to be formally unveiled on Tuesday, coinciding with what would have been the late monarch’s 100th birthday.The Government has committed a £40 million endowment to launch three memorial initiatives honouring the legacy of Elizabeth II.The independent Trust will provide funding for communities throughout the United Kingdom seeking to revitalise communal areas.Potential projects could encompass the transformation of underutilised buildings, the enhancement of green spaces, and the creation of neighbourhood gathering points, alongside support for skills training to organise local events.The King…

Experts have called on the Government to make urgent changes to rates paid by thousands of drivers to protect motorists from soaring fuel prices.While the price of petrol and diesel has fallen for the first time in more than six weeks as a result of the Iran war, drivers are still struggling at the pumps.The latest data from RAC Fuel Watch shows that drivers are paying an average of 158p for a litre of petrol and 191p for diesel.Rising tensions in the Middle East has had a devastating impact on the price of Brent crude oil, which has been passed…

If both teams decide the best way of winning the game is to build up from their goalkeepers, I would personally go after them high up the pitch and do my best to break their rhythm and passing patterns.It’s a risk, because both teams have defenders who play comfortably under pressure and will, on occasions, break through even the best press.But, while it’s high risk, it’s also high reward. Over the past five seasons, more goals have been conceded by turnovers in possession in a team’s own half than ever before.City will dominate possession despite that high press and will…

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