Rishi Sunak is set to slash the despised inheritance tax and secure the triple lock that guarantees state pension payments ahead of the next election, fuelling speculation he could go to the country as soon as May. The Prime Minister could make an announcement on IHT before the Conservative Party Conference next week, pledging toContinue reading “Can Rishi Sunak Win The Election Next May?”
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War On Drivers: A Secret War
Councils across the United Kingdom have been waging a war on cars by removing thousands of parking areas and replacing them with street furniture, bike shelters and flower beds. Local authorities are the driving force behind the trend and claim that cars unfairly dominate high streets and town centres, while businesses feel the transformation couldContinue reading “War On Drivers: A Secret War”
Council Tax Is Set To Soar
Council tax bills could skyrocket next year under government plans to reduce the strain on public finances. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is looking at relaxing the decade-long cap that presently allows town halls to increase their annual bills by just 2 per cent a year for their core services. Although the move would not directly raiseContinue reading “Council Tax Is Set To Soar”
Michael Gove Says Millions Of Britons Are Open To Accepting Ukrainian Refugees
Michael Gove has suggested that millions of Britons could be ready to host Ukrainian refugees with a £350 a month government ‘thank you’ as he said the first arrivals should be next week. The Cabinet minister pointed to surveys revealing that as many as one in 10 people were willing to put up people escapingContinue reading “Michael Gove Says Millions Of Britons Are Open To Accepting Ukrainian Refugees”
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”
Up Grit Creek, We Go!
Britain’s roads could be more dangerous than usual this winter because of a possible shortage of gritter drivers. Local authorities across the country are thought to be in dire need of people capable of driving the huge salt spreading lorries to keep highways clear in poor weather. Whereas before councils could use contracted staff fromContinue reading “Up Grit Creek, We Go!”
Food Banks – Assistance or Immoral Behaviour?
Almost everyone has now heard of a Food Bank in the United Kingdom, or at least comprehends the intention for which it’s used. So what really is the purpose of a Food Bank and, is it to provide food for those in distress? The answer is yes and no. Yes, Food Banks do provide foodContinue reading “Food Banks – Assistance or Immoral Behaviour?”
