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15.10.2024

The day Labour's tax pledge wavered

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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 15.10.2024.

It displays 117 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

15.10.2024 โ‡ข The day Labour's tax pledge wavered
โŒจLabour's economic strategy came under scrutiny as Keir Starmer refused to rule out raising employers' national insurance, potentially breaching a manifesto pledge. Former Bank of England governor Mervyn King urged Labour to be "ruthlessly honest" about the need for tax increases. The debate intensified as reports emerged of plans for ยฃ40 billion in tax rises and spending cuts.

In international news, the US warned Israel it could withhold arms funding if Gaza aid distribution doesn't improve within 30 days. UN peacekeepers defied warnings to withdraw from Lebanon as Israel expanded its bombing campaign.

Domestically, disturbing details emerged in the Sara Sharif murder case, with reports of abuse and a handwritten confession note. The evening saw claims that Thomas Tuchel had signed a deal to become England's new football manager.
15.10.2024
00:00
BBC

Trump and Harris hold duelling events in key swing state Pennsylvania

The Republican and Democratic presidential nominees are on opposite sides of the battleground state this evening in a bid to persuade undecided voters.
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00:16
The Guardian

Donald Trump is โ€˜increasingly unstable and unhingedโ€™, says Kamala Harris at Pennsylvania rally

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00:56
BBC

Trump and Harris hold competing events in key swing state Pennsylvania

The Republican and Democratic presidential nominees appeared on opposite sides of the battleground state in a bid to persuade undecided voters.
00:56

01:12โ‡ขEconomic Policies and Presidential Race Take Center Stage

โŒจThe newspapers report on the US presidential race, with Trump and Harris holding competing events in Pennsylvania (BBC News). Labour's economic policies are under scrutiny, with Rachel Reeves capping corporation tax at 25% (The Independent, The Times). The ongoing Middle East conflict continues to receive coverage, with discussions on Israeli tactics in Gaza (Sky News, Spiked).
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06:00
BBC

UN says peacekeepers will stay in Lebanon as Israeli air strike in north kills 21

The strike hit a residential building a mainly Christian village far from the areas where the Israeli military has carried out strikes targeting Hezbollah.
06:00

06:08โ‡ขIsraeli Strike in Lebanon Escalates Regional Tensions

โŒจThe newspapers report on the ongoing Middle East conflict, with an Israeli air strike killing 21 in Lebanon (BBC News). Labour's economic policies are under scrutiny, particularly regarding corporation tax (The Independent, New Statesman). The UK government plans to bring Afghan special forces to the country (The Independent), while an investigation reveals details about past UK riots (Sky News).
06:16
The Guardian

Pelosi says she still hasnโ€™t spoken to Biden since pressuring him to drop out

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08:08
BBC

UN says peacekeepers will stay in southern Lebanon, defying Israel's call to withdraw

Several UN troops have been injured in recent weeks, as Israel continues its military offensive against Hezbollah.
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09:28

09:28โ‡ขLabour's Economic Gambit: Taxes and Healthcare in Spotlight

โŒจThe newspapers report on Labour's economic policies, with focus on potential tax changes and healthcare initiatives (The Independent, Daily Mail, The Telegraph). The ongoing Middle East conflict continues to be a major topic, with the UN maintaining its peacekeeping presence in Lebanon despite Israeli pressure (BBC News, Novara Media). In lighter news, the World Conker Championship faces a cheating scandal (Metro).
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10:16
The Guardian

UN peacekeepers in Lebanon defy warning to withdraw as at least 40 killed in Gaza

10:16

10:32โ‡ขLabour's Tax Tightrope: National Insurance in the Spotlight

โŒจThe newspapers report on Labour's economic policies, with focus on potential tax changes, particularly regarding national insurance (The Independent, The Times, HuffPost UK). The ongoing Middle East conflict remains a key topic, with UN peacekeepers maintaining their presence in Lebanon despite Israeli pressure (The Guardian, BBC News). In lighter news, Manchester United's cost-cutting measures affect Alex Ferguson (Metro).
10:40
BBC

'Desperate situation' in north Gaza, UN says, as it delivers aid for first time in two weeks

About 400,000 Palestinians remain in northern Gaza, according to the UN, which has condemned the "large number of civilian casualties" in recent days.
10:40
10:56
The Guardian

UN says more than a quarter of Lebanon under evacuation orders as Israel expands bombing campaign

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11:28

11:28โ‡ขGaza Aid Resumes Amid Regional Escalation

โŒจThe newspapers report on the ongoing crisis in Gaza, with the UN delivering aid for the first time in two weeks (BBC News). Labour's potential national insurance hike is scrutinized, with Starmer defending it against manifesto pledge concerns (The Independent, Breitbart London). The conflict's expansion is noted, with UN reporting over a quarter of Lebanon under evacuation orders due to Israel's bombing campaign (The Guardian).
12:00
The Guardian

US sends advanced anti-missile system to Israel to use โ€˜in near futureโ€™

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12:32
The Guardian

Northern Gaza โ€˜cut off completelyโ€™; US sends advanced anti-missile system to Israel

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12:40

13:07โ‡ขSara Sharif Murder: New Horrific Details Emerge

โŒจThe newspapers report on the Sara Sharif murder case, with new details emerging about her alleged abuse (Daily Mail, The Mirror, Sky News). The ongoing Gaza conflict remains in focus, with northern Gaza reportedly cut off and the US sending anti-missile systems to Israel (The Guardian). Political coverage includes Trump's comments on his health compared to Kamala Harris (The Independent) and discussions about Alex Salmond's impact on Scottish politics (Novara Media, Spiked).
14:08
The Guardian

UK announces fresh wave of sanctions against extremist settlers in West Bank

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14:16

14:32โ‡ขSara Sharif Murder: Shocking Details Emerge

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on the Sara Sharif murder case, revealing disturbing details of alleged abuse (Daily Mail, Metro, Sky News, The Telegraph). Labour's economic policies remain under scrutiny, with discussions about potential national insurance hikes (The Independent, The Spectator). The ongoing Gaza conflict continues to be covered, with the UK announcing sanctions against extremist settlers in the West Bank (The Guardian).
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16:00
BBC

US gives Israel 30 days to boost aid to Gaza or risk some military aid cuts

It comes as the UN says the situation in Gaza is "desperate", as it delivers the first food aid allowed into the area in more than two weeks.
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16:16
HuffPost UK
Reevesโ€™ Tory Tax Hike Slam Comes Back To Bite
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17:08โ‡ขUS Issues Gaza Aid Ultimatum to Israel

โŒจThe newspapers report on the US warning to Israel regarding aid to Gaza, giving a 30-day ultimatum before potential military aid cuts (BBC News, The Jewish Chronicle). Labour's economic policies are under scrutiny, particularly potential tax increases (The Telegraph, The Times, HuffPost UK). The Sara Sharif murder case continues to draw attention, with new disturbing details emerging (Sky News, Daily Mail).
17:20
The Guardian

Israel reportedly tells US it wonโ€™t hit Iran nuclear or oil sites

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18:32
The Guardian

US warns Israel it will withhold arms funding if Gaza aid doesnโ€™t improve

18:32

18:40โ‡ขUS Ultimatum to Israel: Aid or Arms

โŒจThe newspapers report on the US warning to Israel regarding Gaza aid, giving a 30-day ultimatum before potential military aid cuts (BBC News, The Guardian, The Jewish Chronicle). Thomas Tuchel's appointment as England manager is widely discussed (The Mirror, The Telegraph). Labour's economic policies remain under scrutiny, particularly potential tax increases (The Independent, The Times).
19:20
In just three weeks Americans will go to the polls in the presidential election. The implications of the result will be profound for the world order. The choice couldnโ€™t be starker but the polls couldnโ€™t be tighter. But millions of voters are still undecided, torn between Trump and Harris. In the vital swing state ofโ€ฆ
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19:36
The Guardian

US warns Israel of potential halt to arms transfers if Gaza aid is not distributed

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20:24โ‡ขUS Ultimatum to Israel: Boost Gaza Aid or Face Military Support Cuts

โŒจThe newspapers report on the US warning to Israel, giving a 30-day ultimatum to boost Gaza aid or risk cuts to military support (BBC News, The Guardian, The Jewish Chronicle). Thomas Tuchel's appointment as England's football manager is discussed (The Mirror, The Telegraph). Labour's economic plans, including potential tax increases and spending cuts, are scrutinized (The Times, The Independent).
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