Sir Keir Starmer has been accused of being a Leader in Name Only after No 10 sources told The Mail on Sunday the PM was being ‘bullied’ by the Treasury into introducing a mansion tax in the Budget. According to the source, the premier was opposed to introducing the measure, out of concerns it would generate negativeContinue reading “POLL OF THE DAY”
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In France, Rachel Reeves’ Pay-Per-Mile Plan Will Tax British Motorists
British drivers travelling abroad will be effectively taxed twice under Rachel Reeves’ new pay-per-mile scheme. The Chancellor is expected to announce a new levy for electric vehicle (EV) drivers in the upcoming budget. I believed the idea of introducing electric vehicles was so that they would be more environmentally friendly, but now she wants to taxContinue reading “In France, Rachel Reeves’ Pay-Per-Mile Plan Will Tax British Motorists”
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”
More Pensioners Will Get Fuel Payments This Winter
Labour’s U-turn on fuel payments will happen in time for more pensioners to benefit this winter, it was announced – but not all retirees will have the handouts restored. Chancellor Rachel Reeves said this morning that planned changes to the means-testing of winter fuel payments would be in place ahead of the colder months. ‘More people willContinue reading “More Pensioners Will Get Fuel Payments This Winter”
In The Budget, Jeremy Hunt Targets Smokers And Vapers
The price of a packet of cigarettes could hit £16 as Jeremy Hunt targets smokers and vapers in the budget. To discourage kids from being drawn to vaping devices, the Chancellor plans to introduce a new tax that will generate income for the Treasury. Tobacco levies will be increased in the budget package the followingContinue reading “In The Budget, Jeremy Hunt Targets Smokers And Vapers”
Charles Will Give Staff A One-Off Bonus Of £600 Out Of His Own Pocket
According to sources, King Charles III will hand staff on lower wages a bonus out of his own pocket to help them to get through the cost of living crisis. A newspaper outlet reported that the new ruler has told hundreds of royal employees that they will be given up to £600 on top ofContinue reading “Charles Will Give Staff A One-Off Bonus Of £600 Out Of His Own Pocket”
Tax Fury Grows Over Tobacco
Smoking bodies have warned that the government’s tobacco tax will hit the most disadvantaged hardest and promote bootlegging, and they said that Rishi Sunak’s plan to increase prices by 88 pence to about £13.60 per pack will leave holes in the wallets of those worst hit by the pandemic. Smoker’s group Forest blasted the moveContinue reading “Tax Fury Grows Over Tobacco”
The Middle Class Is Squeezed By Rishi Sunak
Experts said that Rishi Sunak tightened his grip on Britain’s squeeze middle with a Budget that will see it bear the brunt of tax increases for a splurge of public spending. Experts warned that millions of people will be left worse off under plans unveiled by the Chancellor, with no realistic prospects of taxes fallingContinue reading “The Middle Class Is Squeezed By Rishi Sunak”
In His Budget, Rishi Sunak Might Cut The VAT On Household Energy Bills
It was claimed that Rishi Sunak could cut VAT on household energy bills in the Budget to reduce the cost of the living crisis. The Chancellor is thought to be contemplating decreasing the 5 per cent rate even though he’s very little room for manoeuvre in the financial package on October 27. As well asContinue reading “In His Budget, Rishi Sunak Might Cut The VAT On Household Energy Bills”
Rishi Sunak Confirms Universal Credit Will Be Cut By £20 A Week In October
Rishi Sunak confirmed that Universal Credit will be cut for people across the country in October. During an interview, the Tory Chancellor was questioned about the UK Government’s plans going forward to support more disadvantaged families. He said the £20 a week uplift in the benefit would not be continued beyond the end of SeptemberContinue reading “Rishi Sunak Confirms Universal Credit Will Be Cut By £20 A Week In October”
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