Tag: Government spending

Sir Keir Starmer is expected to increase university tuition fees for the first time in eight years. Education secretary Bridget Phillipson is expected to confirm the plans this afternoon, which will see fees rise...

Support for Labour has increased despite the controversial Budget delivered by Rachel Reeves. According to the latest Techne UK tracker poll for The Independent, Labour's rating has risen to 30 per cent, the highest...

Rachel Reeves has been warned that additional tax increases of £9 billion may be necessary to avoid further cuts in key public services, causing concern in the financial markets. Despite the Chancellor's assurances that...

Rachel Reeves, the Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer, is urging the government to take action in the last call before the Autumn Budget. She emphasized the need for support for struggling families and businesses,...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will be making history as the first female chancellor to present the UK Budget on Wednesday, October 30th. She has already indicated that the Budget will involve some tough decisions, pointing...

The government is considering a change to borrowing rules that could potentially lead to market instability and a financial crisis similar to Liz Truss's mini-Budget meltdown. Financial experts have warned that the proposed plans...

Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor, is set to make a bold statement at the Labour Conference in Liverpool, pledging that there will be "no return to austerity" under the Labour government. This announcement comes as...

Unite Leader Sharon Graham Criticizes Labour for Leading UK into Austerity 2.0Sharon Graham, the general secretary of Unite, has spoken out against the Labour government, accusing them of steering the country towards what she...

Keir Starmer's Pledge to Protect Public ServicesKeir Starmer, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, has made a firm pledge to defend public services from further austerity measures. In an exclusive interview with the...

Investment Urgently Needed in NHS: Lib Dems Leader Urges ActionKeir Starmer is being urged to reconsider plans to delay investment in the NHS by Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats. Davey is calling...

Sir Keir Starmer, the newly-elected Prime Minister, has quickly started to make changes to Downing Street to make it feel more like home. Instead of spending a fortune on interior designers or expensive wallpaper,...

Rachel Reeves has been discussing the possibility of using private finance to fund the £9bn Lower Thames Crossing, sparking discussions about the potential return of Private Finance Initiatives (PFIs). PFIs were commonly used during...

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has called for former BBC newsreader Huw Edwards to return his salary after admitting to having indecent images of children. Nandy urged the BBC to investigate whether they can recoup...

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 UK. Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner emphasized the importance of...

The local council in North London has decided to allocate an additional £6m towards repairing the broken roads and footpaths in the borough. This new initiative will involve introducing a specialized team, known as...

Rachel Reeves has acknowledged that taxes will likely be increased in the upcoming autumn Budget to address a £22 billion shortfall in public finances. The Chancellor has stated that Labour will uphold its promise...

Rachel Reeves, the new chancellor, took swift action to address a £22 billion budget shortfall that she claimed was hidden by the previous Conservative government. In her first autumn budget, she made significant changes,...

Rachel Reeves’ financial forecast has sparked concern among economists and experts, who believe that tax hikes are on the horizon following her recent speech. Reeves revealed a £22bn black hole in the public finances,...

In today's statement on the state of the public finances, Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to address a £20 billion black hole in public spending inherited from the previous Conservative government. The Tories are...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves recently addressed Parliament, revealing a £22 billion black hole in public finances and accusing the Tories of concealing the extent of the issues. She outlined immediate actions to tackle the problems...

Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor, has made a significant announcement regarding winter fuel payments for pensioners. She stated that the payments will now be restricted to poorer pensioners, meaning that those not in receipt of...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is planning to address the £20 billion deficit facing the government by implementing immediate cost-cutting measures. She is expected to criticize the previous Conservative government for allegedly concealing the true state...

Rachel Reeves, the new Chancellor of the Exchequer, has outlined a plan to address the dire economic situation inherited from the previous Conservative government. In an effort to tackle the £20bn hole in government...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to make a significant announcement regarding cuts to address the £20bn fiscal deficit in the government. The new administration is looking to address the issues with the economy and...