Rachel Reeves encountered enraged calls to resign last night after being accused of ‘lying’ to the nation in the run-up to the Budget. The Chancellor was informed months ago that there was no gap in the public finances, the fiscal watchdog disclosed Wednesday in an unusual step. But even before her announcement on Wednesday, Ms Reeves hadContinue reading “Should Rachel Reeves Resign?”
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Free School Meals Axed By Rachel Reeves
Parents could be charged additional lunch costs for their children as Rachel Reeves reportedly intends to axe universal free school meals for infants. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson is said to have suggested the change as part of a £500 million cut to education to be included in the Chancellor’s austerity plan on Wednesday when sheContinue reading “Free School Meals Axed By Rachel Reeves”
What Taxes Will Rachel Reeves Hike In The Budget?
Fears are mounting about looming tax hikes for Brits after Rachel Reeves raided pensioners and warned of pain to come in the Budget. The Chancellor has been defending her remarkable political gamble after declaring the Tories had left a £22 billion black hole in the finances. She used the accusation as cover to virtually tear up Labour’s election platform—strippingContinue reading “What Taxes Will Rachel Reeves Hike In The Budget?”
Analysts Warn That Coutts’ Plans To Move £2 Billion From UK Funds Into Overseas Investments Are Part Of A ‘Vicious Circle’ Causing London-Listed Firms To Lose Value
Royal bank Coutts has been accused of ‘abandoning’ Britain as it plans to shift billions of pounds of clients’ cash out of the UK. In a blow to the City, the 332-year-old lender, where King Charles is a client, will transfer £2 billion from British funds into overseas investments. Analysts said Coutts’ decision to join a ‘foreignContinue reading “Analysts Warn That Coutts’ Plans To Move £2 Billion From UK Funds Into Overseas Investments Are Part Of A ‘Vicious Circle’ Causing London-Listed Firms To Lose Value”
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”
Tories Plot War Of Attrition Against Rishi Sunak
Rishi Sunak is facing a ‘war of attrition’ by Tory rebels, with May shaping up to be the biggest moment of danger. Even though no MP has openly called for the PM to resign, as former minister Simon Clarke did, the PM’s internal opponents are bracing for a protracted effort to remove him as severalContinue reading “Tories Plot War Of Attrition Against Rishi Sunak”
The Inheritance Tax Is Expected To Be Cut By Jeremy Hunt In The Autumn
Jeremy Hunt is poised to cut inheritance tax in the Autumn Statement in a move that could reduce Tory pressure over dire polls. The Chancellor is increasingly expected to act to ease the burden next Wednesday after inflation declined slightly quicker than expected. He is also thought to have a tad more wriggle room afterContinue reading “The Inheritance Tax Is Expected To Be Cut By Jeremy Hunt In The Autumn”
Due To Cost Of Living Concerns, Almost TWO-THIRDS Of Britons Are Rationing Heating At Home
New figures reveal that almost two-thirds of Britons say they’re taking measures to ration their heating because of the cost of living crisis. In numbers which show the despair felt by the country about the state of its and their own finances, more than half (56 per cent) are also worried about how they willContinue reading “Due To Cost Of Living Concerns, Almost TWO-THIRDS Of Britons Are Rationing Heating At Home”
Worker Tax Raid By Rishi Sunak
New research reveals that Jeremy Hunt will rake in thousands of pounds extra from all average workers over the next five years without making a single change to the tax system. The Chancellor is planning a string of tax increases to be unveiled in his Autumn Statement on November 17, but just as important asContinue reading “Worker Tax Raid By Rishi Sunak”
As Boris Johnson Ends His Holiday, He Tells Friends He’s Up For It
Senior Tories are attempting to broker a face-to-face meeting between Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak in a bid to end the bloodletting engulfing the party, as the ex-Prime Minister concluded his stay in the Dominican Republic and took an overnight flight back to London in the race for the keys to No 10. Boris JohnsonContinue reading “As Boris Johnson Ends His Holiday, He Tells Friends He’s Up For It”
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