Andy Burnham’s HMRC Tax Proposal Could Leave £35,000 Earners £500 Worse Off Thursday, July 2, 2026 incometax fiscaldrag taxfreeze andyburnham hmrc labour taxpolicy devolution personalallowance taxthresholds Andy Burnham has indicated that a forthcoming HMRC income tax initiative could result in individuals earning around £35,000 being £500 worse off. The Labour Party government has already frozen income tax thresholds until … Read More
Extra bank holiday for England moves step closer after government update Thursday, July 2, 2026 bankholiday england worldcup government labour edm football altitude celebration sports sport The prospect of an extra bank holiday in July has advanced following a government update addressing an early day motion (EDM). The EDM, put forward by Labour Party MPs, Liberal Democrats, and others, calls for an additional … Read More
13 Million Customers of Major UK Energy Providers Most Impacted by New Price Cap Increase Wednesday, July 1, 2026 energy pricecap fuelpoverty bills labour uk gas electricity costofliving affordability The introduction of the new energy price cap on Wednesday has significantly increased the financial burden on millions of households across Great Britain, pushing many into fuel poverty. With the cap on gas and electricity … Read More
New Legal Requirement Mandates Smartphone Ban in All English Schools Tuesday, June 30, 2026 smartphones schools education legislation online safety labour headteachers ofsted bans classroom Starting June 29, all schools in England are legally required to prohibit smartphones during the school day. This move, part of the Labour Party government’s online safety initiative, formalizes what many schools have … Read More
Andy Burnham's Proposed Tax Changes Could Cost Middle-Class Families Over £23,000 Tuesday, June 30, 2026 inheritance tax capitalgains andyburnham labour property middleclass finance policy taxation Andy Burnham, the newly elected Labour MP for Makerfield and a frontrunner to become the next Prime Minister following Sir Keir Starmer’s recent resignation, is proposing a controversial overhaul of inheritance taxation … Read More
Sir Keir Starmer Announces VAT Cut on Family Meals and Days Out at Wetherspoons and Beyond Friday, June 26, 2026 tax vat wetherspoons family starmer labour economy costofliving government children The Labour government, led by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, has unveiled a significant VAT reduction impacting all Wetherspoons pubs and a wide range of family activities across the UK. This new measure aims to ease the … Read More