57 results for "Conservative Party"

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...

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...

Thousands of UK households are urged to apply for a free cost of living payment worth £290 before the upcoming deadline. This comes after the last Conservative Party government decision...

Immediate financial cuts worth billions of pounds will be announced by Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor, as part of her plan to resolve a £20bn shortage in the national accounts. The...

The Department for Work and Pensions is concluding a Personal Independence Payments (PIP) consultation today. The DWP might eliminate cash payments for PIP users and substitute them with a voucher program or...

Liz Kendal MP, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions who was recently appointed, has not yet responded to calls from leading anti-poverty and disability rights groups. They implore...

In Middlesbrough, thousands of residents might be eligible for a £140 payment under the Household Support Fund, an initiative that has been extended by the former Conservative Party government. This...

The Department for Work and Pensions has suggested potential cuts to new claims and end-of-award renewals for Personal Independence Payments (PIP). DWP PIP Overhaul: New Measures Considered to Control Rising...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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....

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...

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...

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%...

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...

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...

The British government has announced a package of £117 million over four years to protect Muslim worship sites and community centres in response to a rise in Islamophobic hate crimes....

Rishi Sunak cautioned against campaigning on an unfunded proposal to eliminate employee national insurance, as it could create a £40 billion deficit in public finances, according to projections.  Sunak Faces...

As the eagerly anticipated Budget announcement approaches this Wednesday, Jeremy Hunt has dropped hints suggesting a potential introduction of tax cuts. This strategic move, if implemented, could have significant implications...

As Chancellor Jeremy Hunt readies for another round of tax reductions in next week’s budget, economists caution that Britain's extended public services will bear the burden of post-election spending cuts....

The proposed legislation could enable 1.3 million low-paid workers to claim statutory sick pay from the first day of sickness. 

The DWP's recent consultation on Personal Independence Payment (PIP) includes proposals to replace cash payments with vouchers.

Many petrol and diesel drivers could be forced to ditch their vehicles and switch to other modes of transport as new pay-per-mile tax changes are set to be introduced. New...

The UK Labour Government will shortly be announcing a complete restructure of the UK’s minimum wage system, in what amounts to a momentous shift in policy. According to the new...

Liz Kendall, the new head of the Department for Work and Pensions, has launched a decisive initiative aimed at addressing unemployment. Labour Cabinet Member Criticizes Conservative Approach to Universal Credit...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has provided clarifications on whether investigators can reach out to claimants' neighbours if a claim of benefit fraud is made against them.  In...

Following the Labour Party's victory in the general election on 4 July, millions of older people in the UK can expect the triple lock policy, which guarantees safe payments of...

Sir Keir Starmer led Labour Party has swept to victory, had a clear majority to form the next government. Starmer speaking on the ability in the just accomplished electoral stated...

Starting April 2025, state pension claimants could see a significant boost, with an increase of up to around £937, as Triple Lock's recent projections suggest. Final figures will be confirmed...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...