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’”
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As The Iran War Intensifies, Britain Has Just Two Days Of Gas Stored Up – Sparking Fears Of A Supply Crisis
Britain has just two days’ worth of natural gas in storage, sparking fears of a shortage crisis as the Middle East conflict endangers supplies. The UK’s gas reserves have dwindled from 18,000 GWh last year to 6,700 GWh, enough for just 1.5 days of demand, according to new data published by National Gas. There isContinue reading “As The Iran War Intensifies, Britain Has Just Two Days Of Gas Stored Up – Sparking Fears Of A Supply Crisis”
Council Cuts Threaten Bin Collections And Libraries To Plug £3.5 Billion Hole
Waste collections, libraries and leisure centres all face being hit as local authorities struggle to make ends meet. A report warns that cash-strapped councils are grappling with a £3.5 billion funding black hole for next year, risking cuts to jobs and essential services as town halls struggle to balance the books. Research by Unison foundContinue reading “Council Cuts Threaten Bin Collections And Libraries To Plug £3.5 Billion Hole”
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”
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