Pensioners could lose their free London Underground travel perk as costs for the freebie soar to £372 million. Freedom Passes reduce daily expenses for millions of people in the capital by enabling pensioners to utilise London’s whole transport system at no cost. The scheme has always included Underground and Overground travel, but London Councils – the bodyContinue reading “Pensioners Could Lose Free Tube Travel Perk”
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Police Chief Constable Will Retire From Her £150,000 Job
One of Britain’s top women police officers will ‘retire’ from her £150,000-a-year job – before returning to it a day later to protect her pension. Chief Constable Amanda Blakeman, head of the North Wales force, will retire before rejoining after the 24-hour break. Ms Blakeman, 56, who is chairman of the British Association of WomenContinue reading “Police Chief Constable Will Retire From Her £150,000 Job”
Britain’s Debt Soars Under Labour
Britain’s national debt skyrocketed by an eye-watering £186 billion during Labour’s first year in power, an analysis has shown. From the end of July 2024 to the end of last month, the UK’s national debt increased from £2.53 trillion to £2.71 trillion, according to an analysis of official figures. It means the Labour Government put BritainContinue reading “Britain’s Debt Soars Under Labour”
Angela ‘Two Homes’ Rayner
Angela Rayner has been accused of using national security laws to hide the fact that she has the option of three bathrooms in her taxpayer-funded grace-and-favour home. The Deputy Prime Minister’s officials refused to answer a Parliamentary question about the number of bedrooms in her London residence in Admiralty House, for security and operational reasons’. However, the Conservatives have discoveredContinue reading “Angela ‘Two Homes’ Rayner”
Southport Councillor’s Wife Lucy Connolly Mistreated In Prison
Lucy Connolly has been mistreated by prison officers who have handcuffed and stripped her of privileges, Richard Tice has claimed. Reform UK’s deputy leader claimed Connolly was ‘manhandled without provocation’ after visiting her today at HMP Peterborough, where she is serving a 31-month sentence for posting a racist tweet in the wake of the SouthportContinue reading “Southport Councillor’s Wife Lucy Connolly Mistreated In Prison”
Migrants Will Soon Need To Speak Fluent English
Migrants coming to live and work in Britain will be expected to speak much better English under a bold new crackdown from Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour government. Ministers will demand that overseas workers meet a significantly higher standard of English before being granted a UK visa in a sweeping overhaul of the immigration system, which will be unveiledContinue reading “Migrants Will Soon Need To Speak Fluent English”
Labour Supports £88 Billion Proposal To Resolve Problem Over River Pollution
Labour pledges to end the ‘national scandal’ of ‘stinking filth in our waterways’ by throwing the government’s weight behind an £88 billion investment in water firms. On the weekend that marks the start of the peak holiday season, Environment Secretary Steve Reed said the second biggest private sector investment of the Parliament—behind energy—would be devoted toContinue reading “Labour Supports £88 Billion Proposal To Resolve Problem Over River Pollution”
On The Day Keir Starmer Told Voters He “Knows How It Feels To Struggle With Bills,” He Wore A £500 Sandro Coat
Sir Keir Starmer was spotted wearing a £500 coat on the campaign trail, and on the same day he told voters he ‘knows what it feels like to struggle with bills’. On the other hand, after having his greatest day of the campaign, Rishi Sunak was spotted in casual attire boarding a sleeper train in Penzance.Continue reading “On The Day Keir Starmer Told Voters He “Knows How It Feels To Struggle With Bills,” He Wore A £500 Sandro Coat”
NHS’ Worst Treatment Disaster: Rishi Sunak To Apologize
Rishi Sunak will apologise to infected-blood victims, as a devastating report blames successive governments and the NHS for the scandal. The Prime Minister will issue a formal apology on behalf of the Government for the handling of a scandal which has claimed more than 3,000 lives and continues to wreck countless others. Plans for a major compensation programmeContinue reading “NHS’ Worst Treatment Disaster: Rishi Sunak To Apologize”