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Labour and Tories confirm income tax squeeze

Both parties say a freeze on tax thresholds will remain for three years if they win the election.

Queen could sell their catalogue to Sony for $1bn

If the sale takes place, it will be the biggest deal of its kind in the history of recorded music.

Queen could sell their catalogue to Sony for $1bn

If the sale takes place, it will be the biggest deal of its kind in the history of recorded music.

How the government raises and spends £1 trillion a year

Where the government's money comes from - and what it spends it on.

Labour and Tories confirm income tax squeeze

Both parties say a freeze on tax thresholds will remain for three years if they win the election.

Faisal Islam: Election tax row is a phony war

Promises by the Conservatives and Labour on tax are similar but reality will emerge after 4 July.

Faisal Islam: Election tax row is a phony war

Promises by the Conservatives and Labour on tax are similar but reality will emerge after 4 July.

Railway line reopens after freight train derailment

While the train has been removed, passengers continue to face disruption on Thursday evening.

Sports cars and millions seized in cybercrime busts

US and EU crime agencies make arrests after suspects used information for fraud and bomb threats.

Choppy times for firms must end, says lobby group

The British Chambers of Commerce has called on the next government to help firms deal with the EU.