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After several months of speculation, we now know the date of the general election: July 4, 2024. Political party manifestos have not yet been published. However, we know Labour's proposals in relation to employment law because…

In a major endorsement, Sir Patrick Vallance, former chief scientific adviser, expressed his support for Labour's ambitious green energy plan, urging the pursuit of net zero emissions to be pursued with the same urgency as the…

Wealthy landowners are hastily transferring their estates to their children ahead of the general election, driven by fears that a Labor government may tighten inheritance tax breaks.Concerns about potential tax bills have prompted many…

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has pledged further tax cuts in the autumn, stressing that the UK economy has “turned a corner”.In an attempt to clarify the differences before the next election, Hunt accused Labor of planning to…

Keir Starmer has said he is “fundamentally opposed” to axing or reducing inheritance tax, as he made a landmark speech before a widely-expected general election. The Labour leader vowed to challenge the Conservatives on their economic…

Communities Secretary Michael Gove has signalled the Government will make a fresh bid to scrap environmental rules to boost housebuilding. The House of Lords last month defeated an attempt by ministers to scrap EU-era rules that force…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.This article is an on-site version of our Inside Politics newsletter. Sign up here to get the newsletter sent…

Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party, has made a significant reshuffle of his shadow cabinet. While some faces have been removed from the inner circle, others have been given new roles. The reshuffle has sparked a wave of…