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POLL: Should a new wealth tax be created for UK’s highest earners?

James Knuckey — Thu, 21 May 2026 09:56:00 +0100

The Express is asking for your thoughts as Wes Streeting proposes a wealth tax that would see capital gains tax equalised with income tax.

Could this be Andy Burnham's secret stratetgy to see off Reform UK?

Jonathan Saxty - Political Commentator — Thu, 21 May 2026 09:21:00 +0100

There are stark possibilities that Reform UK must face.

Cheap 'invisible number plates that fool speed cameras' update in DfT 'seizure' plan

Ben Hurst — Thu, 21 May 2026 08:58:00 +0100

The government is set to dish out penalty points and seize cars for drivers caught using illegal number plates designed to interfere with cameras and ANPR

Bridget Phillipson to ban trans women from female toilets as single-sex guidance published

Steph Spyro — Thu, 21 May 2026 08:45:00 +0100

The Government is expected to make an announcement on Thursday.

Richard Tice in furious Peston clash with Jess Phillips over Nigel Farage

Katie Harris — Thu, 21 May 2026 08:21:00 +0100

Pair argue over £5m personal gift given to the Reform UK leader

Politics LIVE: Rachel Reeves to make major Commons announcement after Labour U-turn

Katie Harris — Thu, 21 May 2026 11:24:00 +0100

Chancellor will give a statement in Parliament with details of new measures

Wes Streeting issues blistering new wealth tax threat – ‘people are angry’

Andrew Papworth — Thu, 21 May 2026 06:55:00 +0100

Former health secretary who sensationally quit Sir Keir Starmer's Cabinet claims current system is ‘penalising work'

Tories unveil candidate to take on Reform and Andy Burnham in crunch by-election

Katie Harris — Thu, 21 May 2026 09:33:00 +0100

The Conservatives name candidate for the high-stakes Makerfield by-election as Kemi Badenoch rejects calls to stand aside

Britain's taps could run dry as population growth fuels drought danger

David Williamson — Thu, 21 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100

The country's population could increase by eight million people by 2055, with demand exceeding supply by 2,000 Olympic swimming pools a day.

Rachel Reeves slammed as petition to end motorists' misery hits huge milestone

David Williamson — Thu, 21 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100

Campaigners will deliver a 150,000-signature petition today and urge her to cut the duty, which piles costs on drivers.