‘Focus on’ where people are getting their money from, says Treasury minister The Government has been asked repeatedly to define the term ‘working people’. Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2024
No 10 climbs down on PM’s claim stocks and shares owners not ‘working people’ The Government has been asked repeatedly to define what a ‘working person’ is to establish which taxes could rise. The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2024
Keir Starmer hints at tax rises on people with income from assets Shareholders and property owners who also work not within PM’s definition of ‘working people’ The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2024
Capital gains tax will not hit 39%, says Treasury minister - but he won’t rule out rise in October Budget National Insurance for employers also appears set to increase in the Budget on October 30 Evening Standard · Oct 15, 2024
Ministers press ahead with 'destructive, disruptive and divisive' VAT on private school fees policy MPs clashed in the Commons as the Tories piled pressure on the Government to rethink the controversial policy Evening Standard · Oct 8, 2024
Plans to add VAT to private school fees won’t be delayed, says minister James Murray reaffirms timetable despite many in the sector calling for changes to be deferred until September 2025 The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2024
'Hopeless': Stephen Flynn slates Labour minister over weak 'cronyism' defence A LABOUR minister has been slated for a “hopeless” defence of alleged cronyism in the party ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 28, 2024
Treasury pledges low-carbon investment relief to appease oil and gas industry Minister James Murray says decision aimed at protecting jobs and investment after concerns raised by industry The Guardian - UK · Aug 12, 2024
Brickbat: School Days The United Kingdom's new Labour Party government has confirmed that it will start charging a 20 percent value-added tax on private school tuition in January 2025. It promises to use the money to fund 6,500 new teachers in state school. Treasury official James Murray said the government is looking at… Reason · Aug 7, 2024
Alan Titchmarsh holds back tears as The Crown star James Murray pays emotional tribute to late daughter ‘The Crown’ actor Murray reflected on the death of his late baby daughter, Ella-Jayne The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2024
New on Hulu August 3-9: our expert picks 6 new TV shows and movies coming to Hulu Check out our picks for the best new TV shows and movies on Hulu this week, including friends playing pranks and a new era of Dance Moms. WhatToWatch · Aug 3, 2024
Winter Fuel Payment cuts will 'not be the last', Labour Treasury Secretary says THE cuts to the Winter Fuel Payment will “not be the last” announced by the Labour government, the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury has… The National (Scotland) · Jul 30, 2024
Keir Starmer government digs in as it faces Labour revolt over two-child benefit limit Labour MP Kim Johnson is ready to table an amendment to the King’s Speech to ditch the restriction Evening Standard · Jul 16, 2024
Minister rejects claim by Trump running mate JD Vance that Britain is first nuclear Islamist country Treasury minister James Murray also stressed his ‘pride in diversity’ and its strength Evening Standard · Jul 16, 2024
Evening Standard · Jun 20, 2024 General Election 2024 London seats: Who is my MP in…Ealing North? Evening Standard analysis of key seats in London for the July 4 General Election
WhatToWatch · May 4, 2024 Gandhi season 1: cast, plot and everything we know about the epic TV drama following the life of India's icon The Gandhi TV series stars Pratik Gandhi and Bhamini Oza alongside British stars Tom Felton and James Murray.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2024 Right up your street: favourite local shops in the UK, chosen by chefs and food writers Fuchsia Dunlop, Dan Smith and Melissa Thompson tell us where they buy Chinese vegetables in London, heritage produce in Kent, and the best chicken you’ll ever eat
The Guardian - UK · Apr 9, 2024 Labour creates tax panel to help it clamp down on avoiders Group will advise on how to modernise HMRC after shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves reveals plan for £5bn crackdown
The Guardian - UK · Apr 9, 2024 No change to UK’s arms exports to Israel but position kept under review, says David Cameron – as it happened UK foreign secretary also defended his meeting with Donald Trump during a press conference in Washington
The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2024 Tory plans to abolish non-dom status riddled with loopholes, Labour says Analysis suggests wealthiest would save millions and Sunak’s own family could benefit to tune of £250m
Evening Standard · Jan 24, 2024 Masters of the Air: from Austin Butler to Barry Keoghan, here's who’s playing who The show boasts a star-studded cast and some high-altitude dogfights
The Guardian - UK · Dec 25, 2023 Labour to crack down on ‘dodgy’ candy stores in push to revive high streets Party says American-style sweetshops – some under investigation for tax evasion – are ripping off public
Digital Camera World · Dec 24, 2023 “Having photos sitting on our walls at home wasn’t doing anybody any good”: James and Karla Murray's book spotlights New York’s disappearing independent stores Two photographers from New York have captured the stories of small retail businesses in a fast-changing city
Salon · Oct 22, 2023 Before Wikipedia, there was the OED Salon talks to Sarah Ogilvie, author of "The Dictionary People," about the "unsung heroes" who created the OED
The Guardian - AU · Sep 28, 2023 The Dictionary of Lost Words review – stage adaptation of bestseller finds power in the silences Pip Williams’ 2020 novel was all about words – but on stage, it could do with a few less