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Reeves condemns early release of OBR report as ‘deeply disappointing’ as experts call for investigation

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has described the accidental early publication of the Office for Budget Responsibility’s report as “deeply disappointing”, after the market-sensitive document appeared online ahead of her Budget statement. Opening her remarks in the Commons, Reeves said the OBR had already taken “full responsibility” for the error. She stressed the government’s progress over the past 16 months in “rebuilding the economy”, citing new trade agreements and reforms to fiscal rules. The OBR, while independent,...

Business leaders urge Reeves to resign ‘like Hugh Dalton’ after Budget leaks: ‘More leaks than the Titanic’

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is facing mounting calls to resign from frustrated business owners after a series of leaks ahead of this week’s Budget – drawing comparisons with Labour Chancellor Hugh Dalton, who quit in 1947 after briefing a journalist moments before delivering his statement. The criticism intensified after the Office for Budget Responsibility accidentally published its full economic forecast online hours before Reeves’ speech. The OBR has apologised, but the premature release revealed that GDP...

EV drivers to face new pay-per-mile tax from 2028, Reeves confirms in Budget

Electric vehicle owners will be required to pay a new 3p-per-mile tax from 2028, Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed today in the Autumn Budget — marking the UK’s first dedicated mileage charge for zero-emission cars. The measure is designed to offset the sharp decline in fuel duty revenue, which has fallen year-on-year as more motorists switch from petrol and diesel to electric alternatives. The Treasury argues that long-term changes are needed to protect public finances as...

FBI nabs Florida man with alleged plan to livestream neo-Nazi terror attack; graphic Signal messages recovered

A Florida man was arrested after an FBI investigation linked him to multiple extremist group chats on the encrypted messaging app Signal, where agents claim he used aliases to share disturbing graphic messages, detailed instructions for explosives and violent neo-Nazi propaganda. Lucas Alexander Temple, 20, is facing federal charges for distribution of information regarding the manufacturing or use of explosives and possession of an unregistered short-barreled shotgun, according to court documents. According to criminal complaints,...

How to Check Your Website Traffic Without Google Analytics

Monitoring website traffic is crucial to knowing the interaction of your audience with the content, spotting the areas where you can grow, and making the necessary improvements. Google Analytics has been the main tool of choice for website analysis and monitoring for many years, but it is not the only available option. Let’s learn what other ways you can use to track your data. Why Look Beyond Google Analytics? Google Analytics provides comprehensive insights, but...

Republicans try to quash concerns of more exits following Marjorie Taylor Greene’s surprise resignation

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s surprise resignation from Congress stunned House Republicans and sets up an even tighter majority in the lower chamber that could foil major legislative priorities. Whether it triggers a ripple effect of Republican lawmakers following her lead remains to be seen. Still, there are members of the House GOP who are frustrated by how events have unfolded in recent months, especially after House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., opted to keep the House...

Trump jokes that Biden turkey pardon in 2024 ‘invalid’ due to autopen

President Donald Trump pardoned a pair of turkeys at the White House on Tuesday, going on to joke that former President Joe Biden’s turkey pardons last year were ‘null and void’ because he used an autopen. Trump made the joke while carrying out the decades-long White House Thanksgiving tradition, this year pardoning ‘Gobble’ and ‘Waddle.’ The crowd laughed as Trump said he saved last year’s turkeys, ‘Peach’ and ‘Blossom’ from being carved up after the...

Is the government intent on killing London’s hospitality sector with a double-whammy tourist tax?

There was a time – not so long ago, though it already feels sepia-tinted – when London was the sort of place that tourists arrived in with stars in their eyes and left with shopping bags cutting off circulation at the fingers. Harrods bags, Selfridges bags, Mulberry bags, the bright yellow of Fortnum’s peeking out of a suitcase being sat on in a hotel lobby. Europe’s favourite grown-up playground; Manhattan’s chic transatlantic sibling; Tokyo’s idea...

CCP-linked firms quietly hold stakes in US solar companies fueling Dems’ green push

A pair of major North American solar companies, including one touted by Senate Democrats in 2023, could face scrutiny over their ties to China. While the feds have created barriers to Chinese firms flooding the solar market, many have found ways to localize operations in the U.S. or North America in a manner that allows for public investment and even deferential press coverage at times. After then-President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act, Senate...

‘Full-blown battle’ brewing in Dem party as Mamdani-style candidates rise in key races

The far-left push within the Democratic Party, highlighted by mayoral victories by socialist candidates in New York City and Seattle, is poised to be a major factor in several key battleground House races as several candidates carrying the progressive mantle hold strong positions in Democratic primaries. Several of the most competitive House races in the country feature candidates putting to the test whether progressive policies can appeal to voters outside deep blue urban centers, including...