76 results for "Labour 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 new Labour Party government will seek financial institutions to disclose data in order to help identify and stop fraudulent activities.

The newly elected Labour Government plans to raise the state pension age 71 as concerns over the retirement benefit's affordability arise. State Pension Age Could Rise to 71 as Labour Consider Changes...

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...

Labour has been urged to increase the Universal Credit child benefit by £26.70 per week so that it is aligned with Scottish Child Payment. This would also involve ending the...

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...

Millions of employees are set to receive an important increase in their wages under the Labour government. The party has rolled out plans to revamp the minimum wage, providing a major...

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...

The British pound stayed strong, but London's FTSE 100 index had trouble keeping its gains, overshadowed by economic developments abroad even as Labour's anticipated victory in the General Election became a reality. The Pound Rose, While the FTSE 100 Index Declined Despite Labour's...

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...

Some insiders claim that if Labour wins the next election, it could start charging VAT on fees for private schools and boarding schools in England. This could worry some parents...

Law firms have warned that private schools are being "forced" to anticipate redundancies in advance of Labour's planned 20% VAT on tuition fees. Following Sir Keir Starmer's proposal to tax...

If Sir Keir Starmer's party secures victory in the general election, he is poised to introduce groundbreaking legislation. Reports suggest that under the proposed draft Race Equality Act, ethnic minority...

Sir Keir Starmer and shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves are facing internal criticism within the Labour Party due to their growing reservations about the party's key environmental policy during an election...

People who qualify for the Winter Fuel Payments will begin receiving the money in their bank accounts starting November.

UK households will receive free cash or vouchers as part of a £421 million cost of living support scheme, following the Labour government extension of the Household Support Fund.

The UK government aims to reduce record high sick leave numbers, with plans for job support and healthcare reforms under review.

UK households will experience a set of changes in October 2024, which will impact various financial rules and support payments.

Pension credit applications have more than doubled since Labour’s controversial move to cut winter fuel payments for pensioners. Recent government data reveals that the surge could cost the Treasury an…

The UK is considering a new 15p per mile pay-per-mile car tax that could significantly impact older drivers, particularly those aged 70 and over, who might pay around £249 annually.

The new Labour Party government may introduce a pay-per-mile car tax, potentially replacing vehicle excise duty (VED), which could result in higher costs for families, who are expected to "pay...

State pensioners are being informed that the expected £900 increase from the 'Triple Lock' policy is intended to balance the reduction in the £300 Winter Fuel Payment. This comes ahead...

The Department for Work and Pensions provides an advantageous program for state pensioners, in addition to top-up payments. The DWP has confirmed that older individuals in a specific age bracket will...

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...

UK households may be able to reduce their council tax to £0 for the year. This warning was issued as an alarming 1.3 million families struggled to pay their Council...

Later this year, old age pensioners will receive a notification about getting extra money. A significant number of elderly people’s bank accounts will increase in November when the Warm Home...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Alan Brown, an SNP MP, has asked the UK government to "do the right thing" and the Labour Party "to commit" to his State Pension Age (Compensation) Bill "if they...

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...

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...

The recent borrowing figures of the UK government have been a surprise to many. The nation's finances seem to be under more strain than anticipated, with a reported borrowing of...

UK inflation dropped to 3.4% in February, the lowest rate for two and a half years, as the annual pace of price hikes started to slow after surging in January....

Official data showed that the UK economy displayed signs of growth in January after experiencing a mild recession in the second quarter of 2023, offering prime minister Rishi Sunak a...

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....

In an effort to counter a substantial poll deficit against the Labour Party and address criticism from within his own party, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has endeavoured to present a more...

The resolution to Britain's growing public debt crisis demands a comprehensive fiscal overhaul. Despite this urgency, both the current Tory government and the anticipated Labour successor exhibit a notable reluctance...

Millions of UK workers could be £450 worse off if Labour raises National Insurance in the upcoming Budget, reversing a previous tax cut.

Labour's budget plans may significantly impact retirees, from cuts to winter fuel payments to potential pension reforms including means-testing, inheritance tax changes, and stricter pension access rules.

Rachel Reeves is due to present Labour's first budget for 15 years on 30 October, which aims to close a £22 billion deficit in public spending.

Starting Monday, 16 September, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is introducing new rules that will limit Winter Fuel Payments. DWP Faces Criticism Over Winter Fuel Payments and Pension...

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...

New Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)  Secretary Liz Kendall is set to reaffirm Labour’s dedication to its manifesto Back-to-work plan, emphasizing that addressing economic inactivity is crucial to the...

According to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) the number of people who have applied for out-of-work sickness benefits has reached unprecedented highs in the first four months of...