Rachel Reeves will make it clear that middle-class people won’t receive government support for their soaring energy costs. The Chancellor is expected to make clear that any bailout will be targeted rather than universal as she responds to the Middle East situation. In a Commons statement, she will also outline plans to prevent price ‘gouging’.Continue reading “Amid Soaring Energy Prices, Reeves Warns Middle-Income Families Won’t Get Help”
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In Britain, Robots Are Wiping Out A Generation Of First Jobs
The rise of robots is wiping out entry-level jobs, the Bank of England has warned, as figures revealed youth unemployment at an 11-year high. A regular business survey executed by the Bank said the use of artificial intelligence and automation was enabling firms to grow without any extra workers. In some cases, it indicates that fewer ‘early career’ or graduate positionsContinue reading “In Britain, Robots Are Wiping Out A Generation Of First Jobs”
As The Iran War Intensifies, Britain Has Just Two Days Of Gas Stored Up – Sparking Fears Of A Supply Crisis
Britain has just two days’ worth of natural gas in storage, sparking fears of a shortage crisis as the Middle East conflict endangers supplies. The UK’s gas reserves have dwindled from 18,000 GWh last year to 6,700 GWh, enough for just 1.5 days of demand, according to new data published by National Gas. There isContinue reading “As The Iran War Intensifies, Britain Has Just Two Days Of Gas Stored Up – Sparking Fears Of A Supply Crisis”
Shabana Mahmood Will Tighten Asylum Handouts
Asylum seekers who perpetrate crimes or work illegally are to be chucked out of taxpayer-funded accommodation and lose their handouts. The rule changes, first announced last November, mean only those with legitimate asylum claims who follow the rules will get support, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will say on Thursday. The measures, coming into force in June,Continue reading “Shabana Mahmood Will Tighten Asylum Handouts”
Starmer’s Classroom Class War
Labour has been accused of taking its class warfare into schools with plans to means-test funding based on parental income, in a move that could punish hard-working families. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson will publish a schools white paper aimed at revamping special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision and halving the attainment gap. A centralContinue reading “Starmer’s Classroom Class War”
New Passport Rules Coming Into Force Next Week
New passport rules could see British children born abroad refused admission to the UK. For the first time, dual citizens – including children and babies – will have to show a passport for flights, ferries or trains into Britain or pay for a ‘certificate of entitlement’ to the tune of £589. The rules will come into forceContinue reading “New Passport Rules Coming Into Force Next Week”
A Total Of 70 Boat Migrants Will Receive Compensation
More than 70 small boat migrants have landed a taxpayer-funded windfall after the High Court ruled the Home Office acted unlawfully by taking their mobile phones on arrival in Britain. The controversial policy, introduced during a surge in Channel crossings in 2020, saw asylum seekers searched, and their mobiles and SIM cards seized, with data in numerousContinue reading “A Total Of 70 Boat Migrants Will Receive Compensation”
Will Keir Starmer’s Shambles Hand Farage The Keys To No 10?
Nigel Farage will now gear Reform up to be prepared in case Labour’s descent into chaos initiates a snap general election. In a speech this afternoon, Mr Farage will lay out his intentions for his front-bench team and urge party members to be prepared to cast ballots before the end of the year. While there are expected toContinue reading “Will Keir Starmer’s Shambles Hand Farage The Keys To No 10?”
BBC TV Licence Fee To Be Raised By £5.50 to £180
The TV licence fee will rise by £5.50 to £180 a year in a bid to ‘help keep the BBC on a stable financial footing’, the Government said today in another cost-of-living blow. Viewers reacted with anger after the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) revealed the 3.12 per cent rise from £174.50 would come intoContinue reading “BBC TV Licence Fee To Be Raised By £5.50 to £180”
WASPI Update On ‘Last Chance Saloon’ Warning
Two-thirds of young voters think the Government should pay compensation to WASPI women, new polling shows. The campaign says there is overwhelming support for its demands among 18-34-year-olds, with 66 per cent saying over three million 1950s-born women should get payouts. WASPI chair Angela Madden warned ministers they are in the “last chance saloon” to deliver justice.Continue reading “WASPI Update On ‘Last Chance Saloon’ Warning”
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