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”
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Keir Starmer Calls Boris Johnson’s Social Care Reforms A Working Class Dementia Tax
Sir Keir Starmer has labelled Boris Johnson’s social care reforms a working-class dementia tax as the two leaders engaged in fierce clashes at PMQs. Sir Keir Starmer accused Boris Johnson of breaking a Tory manifesto promise that nobody would have to sell their homes to pay for care. The Labour leader claimed the Government wasContinue reading “Keir Starmer Calls Boris Johnson’s Social Care Reforms A Working Class Dementia Tax”
Being Rooted In Place
Only a fifth of people have said they intend to downsize in their retirement, with the top reason being that they’re simply too attached to their homes. According to research by investment platform Hargreaves Lansdown, those nearing retirement age are even less inclined to have downsizing plans. Amongst those aged 45 to 54, only 17Continue reading “Being Rooted In Place”
THE MONTHLY MOSQUITO 