Tag: Government policies

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UK Deprivation Hits Record High: Over 1 in 3 Children in...

The recent report by the Social Metrics Commission (SMC) revealed some alarming statistics regarding poverty levels in the UK. More than one in three...
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Government’s Food Shortage Plan Amid Farmers’ Tax Strike Concerns

The government has revealed plans to address potential food shortages if farmers follow through on their threat to strike due to the controversial family...
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Potential Increase in Council Tax Bills as Labour Maintains Cap

Council tax bills could potentially increase by more than £100 on average next year as Labour has decided to maintain the cap, allowing for...
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Labour’s Plan to End Homelessness Threatened by Tax Setback in Budget

Labour's ambitious plan to tackle homelessness is now facing a significant setback due to a tax increase outlined in the recent Budget. The new...
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Impact of Lack of Winter Fuel Payment Cut Assessment on Policy...

The impact of the lack of a winter fuel payment cut assessment on policy decision-making has come under scrutiny following Prime Minister Keir Starmer's...
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Ealing Pub Group’s VAT Campaign Benefits Drinkers in Cheers!

Ealing Pub Group's VAT Campaign Benefits Drinkers in Cheers!DRINKERS in Ealing will be in for a treat as three Wetherspoons pubs in the area...
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Hillingdon Pub Group’s VAT Campaign Benefits Drinkers: Cheers!

Drinkers in Hillingdon are in for a treat as a local pub group launches a campaign to lower prices by reducing VAT. The Wetherspoons...
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Potential economic crash and pound devaluation risk in UK without axing...

The decision to means-test winter fuel payments for pensioners in the UK has sparked controversy, with Commons Leader Lucy Powell defending the move as...
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Starmer’s stance on fuel duty and outdoor smoking ban revealed –...

**Starmer's Fuel Duty Hike Fears and Outdoor Smoking Ban Updates****Keir Starmer's Uncertainty on Fuel Duty Increase** Sir Keir Starmer's recent press conference in Berlin sparked...
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Potential Ban on Smoking in Pub Gardens Under Consideration by Minister

A new report has emerged suggesting that smoking may soon be banned from pub gardens as part of government plans. The potential changes in...
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Russia Offers Asylum to Those Rejecting Western Liberalism

Russia has announced that it will provide asylum to those who are against Western liberal ideals which clash with traditional Russian values. This move...
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Government Plans to Classify Extreme Misogyny as Terrorism

The UK government is considering classifying extreme misogyny as a form of terrorism as part of a new counter-extremism strategy. Yvette Cooper, who is...
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Ending Inequalities in Education: Phillipson’s Pledge Ahead of A-Level Results Day

Bridget Phillipson, the education secretary, has promised to address the deep-rooted inequalities in educational outcomes to provide young people from all backgrounds with equal...
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Government to Scrap Minimum Service Levels in Strikes: Confirmed Decision

The government has confirmed its decision to scrap minimum service levels during strikes. This means that in the future, there will be no requirement...
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Cabinet Members’ Constituencies See Reduction in Housing Targets

Members of Sir Keir Starmer’s cabinet have had housing targets in their constituencies reduced, despite the government's efforts to build more homes across the...