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Gunman on the run after two men shot in east London Police have launched a hunt for a gunman after two men were injured in a shooting in east London on Saturday. Officers were called to Thorne Close in Canning Town at around 2.05am following reports of the shooting. Arriving on the scene, they found the men, aged 25 and 27, injured. Both were taken to hospital where they continue to receive medical treatment. One man was in a serious condition after being shot in the back, but is now recovering. No arrests have been made and a crime scene…

Boost for low-paid as minimum wage set to rise by 6% in Budget Rachel Reeves will raise the minimum wage by 6 per cent at Wednesday’s Budget, handing a pay rise to more than a million workers on low incomes. The chancellor is due to announce the inflation-busting hike when she delivers her first financial statement, with the increase higher than predicted in September. The boost will benefit young people the most, as the government will ensure 18 to 20-year-olds are paid the same rate as older workers – closing the current gap. The minimum wage, or national living wage…

Wes Streeting – salary £160,000 – says he counts as ‘working person’ as Budget row goes on Wes Streeting has become the latest minister embroiled in the confusion about Labour’s definition of “working people”. The health secretary, who earns around £160,000 per year, said he is a working person, but that Rachel Reeves was making decisions based on those “on low and middle incomes”. It comes amid an ongoing scramble by the government to define the term, which formed the backbone of one of Labour’s key manifesto pledges. The party promised to “not increase taxes on working people”, including ruling…

Budget 2024 live news: Reeves to pledge millions for NHS appointments in autumn statement Rachel Reeves will announce Labour’s first Budget in 14 years tomorrow, leading one of the most anticipated fiscal events in over two decades. Ahead of her announcement, the chancellor has reportedly signed off an above-inflation six per cent increase to the national wage, boosting the income of millions of workers. About 1.6 million people are in line to receive the new national living wage of £12.12 and £12.20 from next year, Ms Reeves is expected to reveal tomorrow. Sharing more positive news on the eve of…

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TODAY: A fairly cloudy day for many, though a better chance of a few bright spells developing in the northeast and south during the afternoon. The odd light shower, with more persistent rain in the far north. Staying mild. TONIGHT: Mild overnight under a blanket of cloud. Cloud may be thick enough to bring light rain and drizzle. More persistent rain moves southeast whilst drying out. Fog forming in places.