Rachel Reeves plans to increase landfill tax, which could slap £24,000 onto the cost of new-build homes, which will have a new impact on struggling first-time buyers. Industry chiefs fear the Chancellor’s ‘insane’ proposal could see a 36-fold increase to the levy, causing construction costs to soar. Critics have even claimed the ‘development killer’ schemeContinue reading “Rachel Reeves’ Plan To Raise Landfill Tax”
Author Archives: Angela Lloyd
Gavin Newsom Suggests Trump Has Dementia
As their public spat intensifies, California Governor Gavin Newsom has accused Donald Trump of having dementia. The dig by Newsom, viewed as a potential Democratic presidential candidate, comes after Trump repeated a string of widely-debunked assertions about help sent to Los Angeles during the catastrophic wildfires in January. In a cabinet meeting, the 79-year-old president said the federalContinue reading “Gavin Newsom Suggests Trump Has Dementia”
Week-Long Strike Could Halt Tube Network
When Tube employees go on strike for seven days next month, commuters are bracing for transport disruption. In a disagreement over wages and working conditions, London Underground employees will go on strike several times next month, according to the RMT union. The workers will start the week-long strike on Friday, September 5. The union saidContinue reading “Week-Long Strike Could Halt Tube Network”
Female MPs Receive Death And Rape Threats
Amid worries about an increase in internet harassment connected to immigration debates, female MPs have claimed to have been raped and received death threats. One MP is said to have reported to the police an online rape threat linked to her support for asylum seekers. Others told The Guardian they had received death threats amid theContinue reading “Female MPs Receive Death And Rape Threats”
MARCH FOR REMIGRATION
At a far-right demonstration, police and protesters clashed as opposing factions engaged in combat. On Saturday, hundreds of people gathered outside Manchester Piccadilly station in Manchester as members of the far-right Britain First party were ready to march into the city. Crowds packed the streets of the rally, waving St George’s flags and Union Jacks.Continue reading “MARCH FOR REMIGRATION”
Carnival Kicks Off
The world-renowned Notting Hill Carnival, a street party, began with vibrant celebrations for J’Ouvert. From 6 am, festival-goers gathered in west London for J’Ouvert festivities, which means opening of the day, as they paraded through the streets and sprayed brightly coloured paints and powders to get into the carnival mood. As the festivities got underway quite early, threeContinue reading “Carnival Kicks Off”
Britain’s Debt Soars Under Labour
Britain’s national debt skyrocketed by an eye-watering £186 billion during Labour’s first year in power, an analysis has shown. From the end of July 2024 to the end of last month, the UK’s national debt increased from £2.53 trillion to £2.71 trillion, according to an analysis of official figures. It means the Labour Government put BritainContinue reading “Britain’s Debt Soars Under Labour”
Robert Jenrick Pictured With Former Nazi Terror Chief
Shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick has attended a demonstration organised by a neo-Nazi party and posted a picture of himself with the founder of a terror organisation. Jenrick went to a gathering hosted by the Homeland Party in Epping on Sunday night. Callum Barker, a neo-Nazi member of Homeland who has a history of supportingContinue reading “Robert Jenrick Pictured With Former Nazi Terror Chief”
Caught In The Crossfire Of A Turkish Gang War
Shot in the head while eating dinner with her family, she was the nine-year-old victim of one of London’s most vicious gang wars. The girl had been sitting inside a Turkish restaurant in Dalston, east London, when a gunman on a motorbike opened fire on three rivals sitting nearby. One of the six bullets lodged in herContinue reading “Caught In The Crossfire Of A Turkish Gang War”
Angela ‘Two Homes’ Rayner
Angela Rayner has been accused of using national security laws to hide the fact that she has the option of three bathrooms in her taxpayer-funded grace-and-favour home. The Deputy Prime Minister’s officials refused to answer a Parliamentary question about the number of bedrooms in her London residence in Admiralty House, for security and operational reasons’. However, the Conservatives have discoveredContinue reading “Angela ‘Two Homes’ Rayner”