Income tax changes and mansion tax on £1m homes in Scottish Budget
Finance Secretary Shona Robison unveils the government’s tax and spending plans for the coming financial year. Source: Original News
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Government drops plans for mandatory digital ID to work in UK
There will still be digital checks on those starting a new job, but people will not need to hold a digital ID. Source: Original News
Government sets out plans for north of England rail investment
The scheme will be delivered in phases, starting with upgrades to lines between Leeds, York, Bradford and Sheffield. Source: Original News
Lidl to open 19 stores and create up to 640 jobs
The discount retailer says it is also investing about £43m in revamping more than 70 UK shops. Source: Original News
Monzo bank says issue affecting its mobile app resolved
A Monzo spokesperson said it had activated a back-up banking service after identifying issues affecting its app. Source: Original News
Which countries do business with Iran and what could US tariffs mean?
Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran after its deadly crackdown on anti-government protests. Source: Original News
World central bank chiefs ‘stand in solidarity’ with US Fed chair Powell
Eleven central banks have backed Jerome Powell after the US launched a criminal investigation into the US Fed. Source: Original News
New Birmingham-Manchester rail link to be proposed
Previous plans for a high-speed rail line between the cities were scrapped by Rishi Sunak’s government. Source: Original News
UK to bring into force law to tackle Grok AI deepfakes this week
It is currently illegal to share deepfakes, but the law against creating them has not yet come into force. Source: Original News
Former Fed chairs condemn criminal investigation into Jerome Powell
Three former heads of the central bank say the probe seeks to undermine the Fed’s independence and “has no place” in the US. Source: Original News