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Updated 2026-05-24 06:35 UTC 3 sources Neutral

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage’s pledge to scrap income tax on overtime is prominent across Sunday's papers. The move could have significant implications for workers and the government budget.

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BBC News
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage's pledge to scrap income tax on overtime is prominent across Sunday's papers.
2026-05-24 02:02 UTC
The Hill
Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s exit as Labor secretary last week amid a wave of misconduct allegations is raising questions about the fledgling coalition between Republicans and labor. The next moves from the administration and from Republicans more broadly will determine whether the political alliance and a
2026-04-28 12:00 UTC
BBC News
BBC Verify looks into some of the statements the prime minister made about the appointment of Lord Mandelson as UK ambassador to the US.
2026-04-28 12:01 UTC
The Hill
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) is pushing back on a proposal to spend as much as $400 million in taxpayer money to build a 90,000-square-foot ballroom at the White House, arguing that Congress needs to rein in its deficit spending at a time of historically high national debt. Scott told NBC News on Monday
2026-04-28 12:11 UTC
Al Jazeera
Human Rights Watch slams the ruling against Ben Jamal and Chris Nineham as a 'political' move to silence dissent.
2026-04-01 12:27 UTC
BBC News
The prime minister used a Downing Street news conference to make three big calls on the Iran war and cost of living pressures.
2026-04-01 13:03 UTC
BBC News
It comes after legislation to remove their right to sit in the upper chamber passed last month.
2026-04-29 18:45 UTC
Al Jazeera
UK watchdog warns against overreach in targeting activist groups under 'counterterrorism' laws.
2026-04-29 18:51 UTC
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