All new houses in England and Wales will have to be sold as freehold properties under ministers’ revived plans to phase out the ‘feudal leasehold system’. Next month’s King’s Speech, when the Government will set out its fresh legislative agenda, will include proposals to ‘restore true home ownership’ to buyers. Promised new laws will ensureContinue reading “England And Wales Must Sell New Houses As Freehold”
Tag Archives: Ministers
There’s A Possibility That Stage 2 Of HS2 Could Be Scrapped
Rishi Sunak is facing widespread outrage amid claims that the second phase of the controversial HS2 high-speed rail line could be axed to save money. Ministers have already poured £2.3 billion into the Birmingham to Manchester Phase 2 of the massively over-budget project. But Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt are said to have been toldContinue reading “There’s A Possibility That Stage 2 Of HS2 Could Be Scrapped”
There Is Widespread Criticism Of Tony Blair For His Arrogance
Tony Blair has been criticised after his arrogance today, suggesting junk food is taxed until it’s too expensive for the poor to eat, in a bid to reduce obesity in the United Kingdom. The former prime minister urged the Government to have a more interventionist approach to public health, with an increase in the sugarContinue reading “There Is Widespread Criticism Of Tony Blair For His Arrogance”
An 8 Per Cent Rise In Rail Fares Next Year Could Be ‘Eye-Watering’ For Commuters
Commuters were warned they face being battered by an 8 per cent rise in rail fares next year in the latest blow during the cost of living crisis. If the Government uses the same formula as this year to calculate the 2024 increase in train fares in England, then passengers are set for an eye-wateringContinue reading “An 8 Per Cent Rise In Rail Fares Next Year Could Be ‘Eye-Watering’ For Commuters “
Electric Cars Will Turn Pavements Into Obstacle Courses
Charities have warned that the electric car revolution will turn pavements into minefields for pedestrians. Campaigners say replacing petrol and diesel cars could leave streets dangerously cluttered with electric vehicle (EV) charging cables. The National Federation of the Blind UK (NFBUK) and the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) are calling on theContinue reading “Electric Cars Will Turn Pavements Into Obstacle Courses”
The Ministry Of Justice Accidentally Leaks That Prison And Probation Staff Levels Are Dangerously Low
The Ministry of Justice accidentally divulged that prison and probation service staffing levels were approaching dangerously low levels. In an obvious blunder, the MoJ aired its concerns in the description of a recruitment contract on the government procurement website. The £8 million contract blamed government commitments on prison expansion and high staff attrition for theContinue reading “The Ministry Of Justice Accidentally Leaks That Prison And Probation Staff Levels Are Dangerously Low”
‘Ghost Children’ Who Quit School After COVID
A think tank study has warned that a ‘tidal wave of youth crime’ will hit Britain if action isn’t taken to reverse a post-COVID surge in school absence. The Centre for Social Justice has identified a generation of ‘ghost children’, those who are set to be persistently absent in their last year of school ifContinue reading “‘Ghost Children’ Who Quit School After COVID”
Currently, The BBC Licence Fee Is £159, But Ministers Plan To Scale It Back To Ease The Cost-Of-Living Crisis
A newspaper outlet understands that the BBC licence fee would be cut in real terms under planning being considered by Ministers to reduce the cost of living crisis for households. The £159 fee is expected to rise in line with soaring inflation next April, meaning viewers are facing a near double-digit growth in the charge.Continue reading “Currently, The BBC Licence Fee Is £159, But Ministers Plan To Scale It Back To Ease The Cost-Of-Living Crisis”
Nearly ALL Ticket Offices At Rail Stations Have Been Closed
Plans to close almost all of England’s remaining train station ticket offices were revealed by rail chiefs, amid concerns over the impact on the elderly and disabled. The Railway Group has unveiled proposals which could see most of the 1,000 offices being closed, with facilities only staying open at the busiest stations. The move willContinue reading “Nearly ALL Ticket Offices At Rail Stations Have Been Closed”
The Delay In HS2 Construction Will Cost Taxpayers More Than £360 Million
According to internal estimates, a planned delay to HS2 by ministers will cost taxpayers more than £360 million. In March, ministers announced they were delaying by two years the construction of a high-speed section between Birmingham and Crewe in a bid to save money. It’s the latest controversy to hit the high-speed rail project, whichContinue reading “The Delay In HS2 Construction Will Cost Taxpayers More Than £360 Million”
THE MONTHLY MOSQUITO 