70 results for "Conservative"

Elderly people (Pensioners) in the UK are getting ready for a possible big tax hit if Labour wins the next vote. But even if the Conservatives stay in control, retired...

Britain is in for some good news on Wednesday, with official figures expected to show that inflation has returned to the Bank of England's 2% target for the first time...

The Conservatives are aiming to secure the support of older voters ahead of the next election by introducing a new ‘triple lock plus’ policy to boost pensioner incomes. The new...

As the UK's General Election approaches on July 4, benefits recipients are understandably concerned about how a change in government could affect their payments in the coming months. Political parties...

Council tax bills are expected to climb by £600 per year, delivering a cost-of-living shock to millions of households throughout the UK. Council Tax Warning: Funding Crisis Looms for Local...

Seven major money and Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) adjustments will take effect in July. The upcoming month will bring updates to everything from energy bills to benefits, which...

Under the Triple Lock program, around 9.7 million pensioners receiving the Basic State Pension could see their weekly benefits increase by up to £40 per month. If the Conservatives and...

The Woman Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) campaign has recently issued a scam alert to thousands of people across the country in response to allegations of fraudulent compensation claims. Campaigners are...

A 'cruel' Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits cap will result in hundreds of thousands additional households losing £4,300 per year. The Growing Impact of DWP's Universal Credit Rule...

Millions of UK households could face a council tax increase after July. The Labour Party's Wes Streeting has refused to rule out a council tax increase if it wins the...

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's aspirations for a pre-election cut in the Bank of England's base rate are in danger of being dashed on Thursday. On Thursday, the Bank's Monetary Policy...

If the Conservatives win the General Election on July 4, they have promised to reform the benefits system and put an end to soaring welfare bills. The Tory manifesto states...

Following two National Insurance cuts earlier this year— one in February and another in April— totaling an average of £900 altogether, Rishi Sunak has committed to providing an additional average...

One of the largest unions in the country, Unite, is advocating for the reduction of the state pension age to 65 years old to guarantee "a respectable retirement for everyone."...

The Labour Party has reversed its decision to bring back the Lifetime Allowance on pensions, a measure originally estimated to generate £800 million in tax revenue. This reversal led to...

Reform UK is expected to announce a bold economic strategy on Monday that includes raising income tax and inheritance tax thresholds. The party says these tax cuts can be financed...

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has unveiled proposals to reform child benefit, allowing any household with an income of up to £120,000 to qualify. Prioritising High Earners and Addressing Tax Cliffs Hunt...

The Resolution Foundation, a leading think-tank, has warned that record immigration has not made Britons richer, and has instead masked a major productivity crisis. Britain's Record Immigration Levels and Economic...

A leading think tank is warning that ‘hidden in plain sight’ tax rises could cost British households £800 a year, regardless of who wins the election. Frozen Tax Thresholds Push...

The latest figures from mortgage lender Halifax show that during the crucial spring sales period, UK house prices remained unchanged in May, supported by rising wages and a rise in...

The Conservative Party has announced plans to ease the burden of child benefit tax for 700,000 families from April 2026. The party has proposed doubling the threshold for the High...

Rishi Sunak asserted that under a Labour government, state pensioners would be taxed ‘for the first time in history’ during Tuesday night's televised election debate. Sunak made his remarks based...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released a report on its plans to keep an eye on people's bank accounts. The UK's 15 largest banks are expected to...

Under a new Tory Party plan, state pensioners will notice an extra £100 in their bank accounts, and that's "just the start." State Pensioners Set to Receive £100 Boost Under...

British state pensioners could see a significant increase of £600 a month in their payments under a new policy proposal. A financial expert has suggested that the incoming government could...

On Monday, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a tax cut plan for millions of pensioners, thereby raising the importance of the elderly electorate in the forthcoming elections in July....

People claiming benefits from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) could be eligible for up to 40 hours of free driving lessons. Learning to drive can be costly, with...

The UK government has announced plans to give workers an extra £450 as the autumn approaches, in a bid to address what it sees as an unfair burden on people's...

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has informed MPs that he “understands the strong feelings” in Parliament over the lack of response to the recently published final report by the Parliamentary and...

The Scottish Parliament has demanded “full compensation” for the WASPI (Women against State Pension Inequality) generation of state pensioners. Scottish Government Backs Resolution for WASPI Compensation as Pressure Mounts Following...

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, has stated that he can “rule out” raising the State Pension age in order to support the UK Government's proposal to abolish National...

Retail data recently showed that non-food prices in UK stores fell annually for the first time since 2021, bringing overall shop inflation below 1%, easing the burden of rising living...

According to the Trades Union Congress, many average UK workers have seen £200 vanish from their bank accounts.  Average UK Workers Experience Real Wage Decline, Criticisms of Conservative Policies Arise...

The UK government is set to make potential changes to the current Disability Benefit PIP Scheme ahead of the local elections. The proposed changes, aimed at tackling the country's unemployment...

The Bank of England is facing increasing Tory pressure for interest rate reduction ahead of the scheduled May rate-setting meeting, driving economists to caution that politicians should not interfere with...

KPMG UK has cancelled employment offers for certain foreign graduates in the UK after the government strengthened visa requirements for abroad workers in an effort to reduce record immigration. KPMG...

The Conservative Party, led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, recently announced its intention to maintain the cap on the two-child benefit on Universal Credit should it win the next election....

Building society revisions proposed by a Sunderland MP are anticipated to help more first-time homebuyers get on the property ladder. First-Time Homebuyers Set to Benefit as Building Societies Act Amendment...

According to reliable government sources, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is currently mulling over further National Insurance reductions. The announcement of tax policy scheduled for September is generating growing impatience about the tax...

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced massive changes to the UK's welfare system. Mr Sunak stated in a speech on Friday morning that it is a "moral mission" to reform...

The UK is on the cusp of a historic shift towards a healthier future, amid plans to introduce radical smoking ban laws. The aim of this legislation is to eliminate...

According to a Resolution Foundation analysis, a single parent who rents and works 30 hours per week at the national living wage will be roughly £3,800 better off in 2024–25...

According to the Office for National Statistics, the UK economy saw a 0.1% increase in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in February of this year, following a 0.3% rise in January....

The UK is taking steps to keep up with the rising cost of living by significantly increasing the legal minimum wage. However, the question remains: will it be enough? 9.8%...

Tens of thousands of second home owners will face paying double council tax starting next year under new laws introduced by Michael Gove. According to an analysis directed by The...

It is commonly believed that the British government, a body elected by the people, mostly by its pensioners, always has their interests at heart. However, this perception is not entirely...

U.S. President Joe Biden signed a $1.2 trillion spending package on Saturday, keeping the government covered for a fiscal year that started six months ago. President Joe Biden Approves Trillion-Dollar...

According to recent polls, the public is more upset with the government's inability to tackle the illegal immigration crisis than at any other point since the Brexit referendum. Public Dissatisfaction...

Britain is currently facing its most significant and sustained rise in the number of working-age adults unable to work due to illness since the 1990s. This highlights the urgent need...

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has indicated that further interest rate cuts are probable this year, given the encouraging signs that inflation is approaching the Bank's target. Interest Rate...