Work requirement for long term unemployed.. “All those who have been unemployed for three years will have to do some work or training in return for their benefits – or attend a jobcentre every day – under tough measures to be laid out in detail by George Osborne today.” – The Independent “From April, people […]
Cameron announces that Help to Buy will be brought forward… “The Help To Buy scheme’s controversial second part is being rushed forward to begin three months early. … Under the £12billion plan, 190,000 individuals or couples over the next three years will be able to buy a house or flat with just a five per […]
Cameron announces £1,000 married tax allowance from 2015 “Millions of married couples are to receive a tax break to recognise their ‘commitment and responsibility’, David Cameron reveals today. In an article for the Daily Mail, the Prime Minister says a £1,000 transferable tax allowance will be introduced in 2015.” – Daily Mail “Alongside the birth […]
Tougher rules planned to make unemployed work for their dole “The long-term unemployed are to be told they must do an unpaid full-time job or be stripped of their benefits. A dramatic extension of the conditions attached to unemployment handouts will be unveiled at the Conservative party conference next week, according to well-placed sources.” – […]
Labour Conference 1) Back to the 1970s with Ed Miliband “Britain could be plunged into darkness by Labour’s 1970s-style plan to freeze power bills, it was claimed last night. Energy firms said capping prices would halt the investment needed to avoid blackouts and gas and electricity rationing. In the most Left-wing speech by a party […]
Labour Conference 1) Miliband proposes to cut Business Rates and increase Corporation Tax… “Ed Miliband is to pledge to help about 1.5 million small businesses in England by reversing a planned business rates rise if Labour wins the next election. The move would be paid for by reversing a planned UK-wide cut in corporation tax […]
Labour unravelling policy 1) Party backtracks over Cruddas MMR jab child benefit cut plan “Parents should lose their child benefit if they refuse to immunise their children with the MMR jab, a senior Labour MP has suggested. Families will have to prove their child’s vaccination records are up to date to qualify for handouts. [Jon […]