Altogether after a promise labelled as for the birds by the head of the institute for fiscal studies. Even so, rishi sunak has reiterated that ambition in a subsequent interview. Income a subsequent interview. Income tax thresholds remain frozen, dragging ever more people into the tax and into its higher tax brackets. Is there anyone to vote for. 7 if you believe in lower taxes or an enterprise economy, i will ask my excellent political panel. While pensioners may fume, are being penalised in a budget that favoured workers , some may favoured workers, some may welcome the chancellors help for the arts. Andrew lloyd for the arts. Andrew lloyd webber says that the governments decision to fix theatre tax relief at two generous rates of 40 and 45 could drive transformation change in the sector. Chief opera critic at the telegraph, sir Nicholas Kenyon, will discuss that with me. That lover discuss that with me. That lover of the stage, Stefan Kyriazis, has been looking at how the theatre is
We expect this boxing day . Philip has the weather. Good morning. Yes. At least for some, there was a White Christmas. I will have all the details on whether many more of you will see something a bit like this. Good morning. First, our main story. The universities minister, jojohnson, will use a speech today to give his clearest warning yet that academic institutions must protect free speech. Hell say students must be able to both hear and challenge controversial views during their years of study. Some universities and student groups have refused entry to speakers, Edward Curwen reports. The body said it would not allow legitimate debate to be stifled. Millions are expected to head out to the boxing day sales, marking the start of a what has traditionally been a crucial period for retailers across the uk. Our reporterjohn mcmanus is on Oxford Street in london. There arent many people here. 300 shops are here on 0xford there arent many people here. 300 shops are here on Oxford Street. I
In our special programme this morning well hear from those affected and as Election Campaigning resumes well examine their proposals to protect the public. Also ahead. Joy shines through the pain at the Ariana Grande Benefit Concerts are the victims of the Manchester Bombing. She thanked the crowd for their spirit. Manchester bombing. She thanked the crowd for their spiritli Manchester Bombing. She thanked the crowd for their spirit. I love you all so much and i thank you for coming out. We needed that here. Loveis coming out. We needed that here. Love is the medicine the world needs right now. We live in gateshead discussing exit ahead of the election. In sport, andy murray plays in the fourth round of the french open later. Hell hope to join defending champion Novak Djokovic, who is in the last eight after victory yesterday. And carol has the weather. At the morning we have rained Clearing Scotland and then for Scotla Nd Clearing Scotland and then for scotland and Northern Ireland ar
Turned of today. The deadline looms as pressure mounts on President Trump to drop his wiretapping claim against president obama or prove it. Heres errol barnett. The president has one of two choices, either retract or to provide the information that the American People deserve. Reporter republican senator john mccain today said he has no reason to believe President Trumps claim of being wiretapped. I hope we get to the bottom of all these matters. Reporter Republican Senate Intelligence Committee member, tom cotton said he has seen no supporting evidence, neither has the ranking democrat on the house Intelligence Committee. Either the president quite deliberately for some reason made up this charge or perhaps more disturbing the president really believes this. Reporter last weekend, President Trump tweeted that president obama ordered surveillance of trump tower during the election. He offered no evidence or further explanation. No, i said im not aware and im not aware. Reporter press
Turned over today. The deadline looms as pressure mounts on President Trump to drop his wiretapping claim against president obama or prove it. Heres errol barnett. The president has one of two choices, either retract or to provide the information that the American People deserve. Reporter republican senator john mccain today said he has no reason to believe President Trumps claim of being wiretapped. I hope we get to the bottom of all these matters. Reporter Republican Senate Intelligence Committee member, tom cotton said he has seen no supporting evidence, neither has the ranking democrat on the house Intelligence Committee. Either the president quite deliberately for some reason made up this charge or perhaps more disturbing the president really believes this. Reporter last weekend, President Trump tweeted that president obama ordered surveillance of trump tower during the election. He offered no evidence or further explanation. No, i said im not aware and im not aware. Reporter pres