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Rishi Sunak considering inheritance tax cut, report says

No 10 plays down speculation PM would reduce rate of tax, which only affects around 4% of deaths a year

The Guardian - UK

Sunak reportedly considering inheritance tax cut

The state of the nation’s finances mean there is little prospect of a change in the near future.

The Independent UK

Sunak’s advisers ready to ‘let Rishi be Rishi’ – but don’t call it a reset

British PM preparing to channel Margaret Thatcher at party conference in attempt to cast aside Tory turmoil

The Guardian - UK

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Sunak may have breached ministerial code with Party conference photo – Labour

The Conservative Party conference agenda features a photo taken by a ‘taxpayer-funded Downing Street civil servant’.

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak’s A-level overhaul plan is undeliverable gimmick, says Labour

School leaders say funding and teacher shortages are far more urgent than a ‘British baccalaureate’

The Guardian - UK

A fairytale ending for aviation taxes that don’t exist

The Man Who Pays His Way: Meanwhile, ministers are back in their comfort zone – on private jets

The Independent UK

Sunak’s green U-turn is part of plan to cast PM as change candidate

Insiders say purpose of speech was to create dividing lines with Labour, with more policy announcements expected in weeks to come

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Scottish Government ‘urgently’ assessing impact of climate climbdowns – minister

The Scottish Government was given no notice of the announcement from Downing Street, Net Zero Secretary Mairi McAllan said.

The Independent UK

Sunak’s big green gamble: the story behind the PM’s decision to U-turn

With PM’s electoral options narrowing, strategists came to conclusion policy could help create dividing line with Labour

The Guardian - UK

Britain continuing India trade talks despite allegations of murder in Canada

Downing Street recognised the claims as ‘serious’ but was ‘not looking to conflate’ them with trade talks with Delhi.

The Independent UK

OPINION - Guto Harri: Meeting Macron is a coup for Keir Starmer, but he should be wary too

You don’t easily forget an encounter with Emmanuel Macron. Mine was brief and in private, at the G7 summit in Germany last year. His hand was firm but he held my gaze even more tightly. A Downing Street colleague got a wink that she will cherish for ever — Gallic…

Evening Standard

Russell Brand jokes about raping a woman in resurfaced podcast interview

The actor and comedian is accused of sexual assault by multiple women.

The Independent UK

Sunak rules out new Brexit trade talks with EU after Starmer vows ‘better deal’

Downing Street said there would be no reopening of the deal brokered by Boris Johnson in ‘any way, shape or form’.

The Independent UK

Russell Brand allegations ‘very serious and concerning’ says Downing Street

The 48-year-old actor and comedian has been accused of rape and sexual assault between 2006 and 2013, at the height of his fame.

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'Very serious': Downing Street speaks out on Russell Brand allegations

DOWNING Street has spoken out on the allegations against comedian Russell Brand, warning they are "very serious and concerning".

The Independent UK

Whitehall mandarins ‘asked Queen to raise concerns about Boris Johnson’s behaviour’

Staff discussed asking the late Queen to pass on the concerns to the former PM during his private audiences with her

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer is borrowing from Tony Blair, but that doesn’t make him a Blairite

One thing they share is the belief that the purpose of politics is to make things happen – and you only get to do that by winning power

The Guardian - UK

Rishi Sunak considers banning Chinese officials from half of AI summit

Exclusive: Bletchley Park event, to be attended by world leaders, is taking place as concerns grow about Beijing spying on the west

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Starmer criticised by left and right after setting out plan to stop Channel crossings

Labour leader accused of pandering to anti-migrant sentiments by those on the left while Tories seize on proposal for deal with EU

The Independent UK

Ministers discuss winter preparations amid NHS pressures and high energy bills

Waiting times in the health service and energy security were among issues on the agenda at the Tuesday meeting.

The Independent UK

Government examines claims French migrant officers ‘falling short’ of standard

Downing Street said the UK was working closely with French authorities despite claims about the activity of a ‘small minority’ of border officials.

The Independent UK

I am not a Chinese spy, says researcher linked to top MPs

Exclusive: Aide comes out fighting – as The Independent reveals he is being investigated over access to official warnings to MPs about threats from hostile states, among other issues

The Independent UK

France and UK could do more to tackle Channel crossings – Downing Street

More than 23,000 migrants have arrived in the UK so far this year after making the journey.

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak encourages MPs who fear they have been targeted by ‘China spy’ to go to police

Government says it will ‘robustly’ defend UK democracy

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak to return for India visit soon as he departs G20 summit

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi invited the Prime Minister to return soon.

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