The Independent - December 15, 2024

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December 15, 2024

Give farm owners a £20m tax threshold, PM advised

The \"tractor tax\" row has taken a dramatic new turn after a pro-labour tax expert used by Sir Keir Starmer to support the move called on him to reverse his decision.

6 mins

Now is not the time to turn our backs on family farms

With soaring costs already biting hard, the last thing farmers need is the 'tractor tax', writes Lib Dem leader Ed Davey

4 mins

EU's 'three major demands of UK' in Brexit reset talks

Brussels is said to be preparing to ask the UK to follow European Union laws for the first time since Brexit as part of plans for a new trade deal with Sir Keir Starmer.

3 mins

Pacific trade deal no match for EU benefits, PM told

Sir Keir Starmer has been urged to “get serious” about boosting the economy and to forge closer links with the EU, as the UK prepares to formally join a partnership of Asia-Pacific countries that the PM once said would yield “very small” benefits.

2 mins

Andrew 'invited' suspected spy to Buckingham Palace

An alleged Chinese spy banned from the UK on security grounds was reportedly invited to Buckingham Palace by Prince Andrew.

2 mins

Farage threatens to name suspected Chinese spy

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has threatened to name the Chinese spy who was revealed to have links with Prince Andrew, amid reports he also met two former prime ministers.

3 mins

Poll suggests Reform UK to make 2025 a three-way race

Nigel Farage's Reform UK is just three points behind the Tories as the latest Techne UK tracker poll appears to confirm a threeway split at the top of UK politics.

2 mins

"This is such a special, special place. It is magical'

Alex Croft meets the residents of the UK's happiest towns

4 mins

Comic McCausland wins Strictly Come Dancing

Chris McCausland and his professional partner Dianne Buswell were crowned the winners of Strictly Come Dancing's 2024 series yesterday.

4 mins

Thousands escape horrific conditions of Syrian camp

The Rukban camp was supposed to provide refuge to those fleeing chemical weapons attacks and other atrocities. Those trapped there could only pray for survival, writes Bel Trew

4 mins

South Korean parliament votes to impeach president

Yoon Suk Yeol insists that his suspension will be 'temporary'

3 mins

Anti-West hardliner elected as new president of Georgia

Former Premier League footballer Mikheil Kavelashvili has been elected as the president of Georgia, replacing the pro-Western incumbent.

2 mins

Owner of Mango fashion house dies in mountain fall

The founder of the fashion empire Mango died yesterday in a mountain accident, the company has said.

1 min

Liverpool fail to overcome Fulham but make a point

Two points dropped, one test of character passed. It remains to be seen which proves more significant in the final reckoning, but this was stirring stuff from Liverpool.

5 mins

Arsenal let crucial chance slip in Everton stalemate

Arsenal’s challenge for the Premier League title suffered another dent after they were held to a goalless draw by Everton at the Emirates.

2 mins

Manchester derby shaped by two Sporting encounters

Pep Guardiola is on to the fifth Manchester United manager of his reign at Manchester City.

4 mins

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