UK - The Independent

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1. Labour announces ‘tourist tax’ to boost England’s cities

   Local leaders in England will be given the power to impose a ‘modest charge’ on visitors, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government said

2. What is the ‘stealth’ rise in income tax and how will it affect me after the Budget?

   The prime minister refused to rule out income tax thresholds being frozen – which could lead to people paying more

3. Unemployment threatens Finland’s happiest country crown

4. Thanksgiving weather: Risk of travel chaos with snow across the Midwest and southern flooding

   Flash flooding in Alabama and lake-effect snow are some of the trials facing millions of Americans on the move this week

5. India to face Pakistan at 2026 T20 World Cup amid rising political tensions

   The draw for the 2026 Twenty20 World Cup took place on Tuesday, with India and Pakistan scheduled to face each other in the group stages

6. Black Friday: Worst-offending retailers named as shoppers told to watch out for ‘dud deals’

   John Lewis, AO and Amazon were identified as offering questionable deals over Black Friday

7. Hamas to return body of Israeli hostage reportedly found in refugee camp

   The remains will be handed over on Tuesday afternoon

8. What you need to know about Amazon’s new Starlink rival

9. Milkshakes and lattes to be included in UK sugar tax in bid to tackle obesity

   The government will remove the current exemption for milk-based beverages from the levy on sugary drinks

10. Caller reveals to shocked radio host that he found body in woods 18 days earlier – and hadn’t told police

    The caller, identifying himself only as Joseph, said that he had come across the body 18 days earlier