MP John Healey’s warning that “public finances look difficult” is grounded in a very real fiscal squeeze — and yes, the pressure is being directed toward disability benefits, especially PIP. PIP has become the only rising part of working‑age welfare, and with Paul Johnson warning of an “extraordinary surge” in disability spending, the Treasury isContinue reading “Tight Finances Always Hit The Disabled”
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Not Enough Protection. Not Enough Action
The Government says it’s protecting kids online, but half the time it feels like they’re just shouting “Be careful!” into the Wi‑Fi. It’s not safe for children online,” says the NCA — which is the policing equivalent of your smoke alarm screaming while the Government calmly waves a tea towel at the toaster. Britain’s FBIContinue reading “Not Enough Protection. Not Enough Action”
NHS Dentists Vanishing Like Biscuits In A Staff Room
NHS dentist numbers have dropped by 10% in under a decade — which explains why getting an appointment now feels like trying to book Beyoncé tickets. At least 600 dental practices have ditched the NHS in the past decade — apparently even the dentists have had enough and walked out with their little mirrors andContinue reading “NHS Dentists Vanishing Like Biscuits In A Staff Room”
Bounce? More Like A Belly‑Flop
There was a hint today that the Burnham bounce might be losing altitude, spotted wobbling slightly as it tried to navigate the nation’s expectations with all the grace of a shopping trolley with one dodgy wheel. Less than a month after the PM strolled into No. 10, a poll now shows his favourability has alreadyContinue reading “Bounce? More Like A Belly‑Flop”
Andy Burnham Will Introduce A £18 billion ‘Death Tax’
Reform UK warn that Andy Burnham is preparing to introduce an £18 billion “death tax” to fund social care, although no such policy has been formally announced. However, growing costs of dealing with illegal migrants arriving by small boats and beach landings are draining public funds and putting pressure on services the UK can barely afford.Continue reading “Andy Burnham Will Introduce A £18 billion ‘Death Tax’”
Red Arrows: Sponsored By Keir Starmer’s Pause Button
The Red Arrows face being grounded for years because of Keir Starmer’s dithering over defence spending, it is claimed. Defence sources have told The Mail on Sunday the year-long delay to the defence investment plan (DIP), finally published last week, means it is now ‘almost impossible’ for the RAF to have a replacement aircraft ready for the RedContinue reading “Red Arrows: Sponsored By Keir Starmer’s Pause Button”
Migrant Jumps From Lorry At Dover Port
This is the moment a migrant was caught trying to smuggle himself out of Britain in the back of a lorry, pleading with police: ‘I just want to go back to France!’ At the Port of Dover ferry port in Kent, the man was seen leaping out of a truck as it was being checked byContinue reading “Migrant Jumps From Lorry At Dover Port”
Asylum Seekers Must Repay £10,000 Once They Earn
Asylum seekers will be required to pay back £10,000 of what the taxpayer spends on supporting them, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will announce on Tuesday. Once they have a job, the money can be taken out of their pay cheques in monthly instalments, just like a student loan. However, because the payments would be means-tested,Continue reading “Asylum Seekers Must Repay £10,000 Once They Earn”
Ten Percent Of Parents Believe Schools Should Handle Behaviour Problems
According to a recent survey, 10 per cent of Britons believe that schools, not parents, should be in charge of their children’s conduct. A survey of 3,000 adults reveals 11 per cent believe this issue falls under the remit of teachers, despite children spending more time at home than in lessons. Teachers’ complaints about aContinue reading “Ten Percent Of Parents Believe Schools Should Handle Behaviour Problems”
Labour To Free The Waves Of Killers And Rapists Early
Labour is to begin releasing waves of killers, rapists and violent criminals from prison under its controversial soft-justice plan. Even those incarcerated for more than ten years will be released early as part of a plan to free up prison space. The plan will ‘horrify’ victims, Justice Secretary David Lammy was warned, amid calls for it toContinue reading “Labour To Free The Waves Of Killers And Rapists Early”
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