British Gas owner Centrica’s skyrocketing profits have been branded ‘indefensible’ as UK households continue to encounter high energy bills and cost of living pressures. The energy giant revealed that earnings at its retail supplier business soared by almost 900 per cent as it was handed a price cap boost of about £500 million. Centrica saidContinue reading “Profits Surge Nearly 900 Per Cent At British Gas”
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There’s A Possibility That Sadiq Khan’s Much-Criticised Expansion Of The ULEZ Scheme Will Be Scrapped
Sadiq Khan could be forced to ditch his planned expansion of London’s ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) after being dealt a fatal blow to Labour in last week’s Uxbridge by-election. The Mayor of London is now being told by the party’s top brass to think again about the much-hated scheme which has sparked protests from peopleContinue reading “There’s A Possibility That Sadiq Khan’s Much-Criticised Expansion Of The ULEZ Scheme Will Be Scrapped “
It’s Imperative That The Floundering Tories Find A Purpose
It hardly needs saying, but this has been another depressing week for the Conservative Party. More catastrophic economic news, more policy bloopers, more self-inflicted wounds, all conveying a distinct impression that the government is running out of both ideas and steam. True, the Bank of England’s inability in handling inflation is entirely to blame forContinue reading “It’s Imperative That The Floundering Tories Find A Purpose”
Sir Keir Starmer’s Policy Platform Shows Cracks
With all eyes on Boris Johnson and the writhing convulsions within the Tory party, the huge cracks opening up in Labour’s policy platform are going virtually unnoticed. Last week the main plank of its energy strategy collapsed, as Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves ditched the party’s promise to plough 28 billion a year into green projects.Continue reading “Sir Keir Starmer’s Policy Platform Shows Cracks”
Inflation To Be Halved By Rishi Sunak
A new survey suggests that Tory hopes of maintaining power at the next election rest on Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt’s hopes of halving inflation and cutting mortgage costs before voters go to the polls. According to figures assembled for Mail Online, the state of the stumbling economy is far and away the most importantContinue reading “Inflation To Be Halved By Rishi Sunak”
It Doesn’t Pay To Work Hard
Angry workers have slammed a universal income benefit trial handling £1,600 a month to people who will be paid without having to work. A group of 30 people have been selected to take part in what will be England’s first-ever trial of a universal income scheme. Over the course of two years, they will receiveContinue reading “It Doesn’t Pay To Work Hard”
Five-Year Rail Strike Threat From Union Boss
Brits have been warned that rail strikes could continue for five years, as Sir Keir Starmer faces calls to get off the fence and condemn the action. Train drivers staged their latest strike yesterday, causing misery for Brits attempting to get to events such as the FA Cup Final at Wembley and the Epsom Derby.Continue reading “Five-Year Rail Strike Threat From Union Boss”
In Advance Of Today’s 4 pm Deadline, Ministers Are Preparing To Take Their Own COVID Inquiry To Court Over Demands For Boris Johnson’s Uncensored WhatsApp Conversations And Diaries
Ministers are gearing up to take the official COVID inquiry to court over its demand they hand over unredacted messages from Boris Johnson by this afternoon. The Cabinet Office is unwilling to meet the 4 pm deadline set by the investigation into how the pandemic was handled to release, in full, the ex-prime minister’s WhatsAppContinue reading “In Advance Of Today’s 4 pm Deadline, Ministers Are Preparing To Take Their Own COVID Inquiry To Court Over Demands For Boris Johnson’s Uncensored WhatsApp Conversations And Diaries”
Where In Your Area Is SEWAGE Being Pumped Into Rivers And Seas?
A conservation charity has warned holiday-makers to be careful as they prepare for their summer holidays, with a map laying bare the alarming sewage discharges along scenic hotspots. The Rivers Trust have told customers to check where rubbish is being let out into the sea and rivers and make sure they don’t bathe downstream ofContinue reading “Where In Your Area Is SEWAGE Being Pumped Into Rivers And Seas? “
Working From Home To Be Made A ‘Human Right’ As Part Of The Labour Election Manifesto
Labour plans to give people the legal freedom to work from home as part of its election manifesto, as well as making it easier for employees to strike. The policy to make flexible working the default option is featured in an extensive inventory of proposals being formally weighed up, which has been leaked. The keyContinue reading “Working From Home To Be Made A ‘Human Right’ As Part Of The Labour Election Manifesto”
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