Police anger over pay freeze could see officers enforce a ‘go-slow’ on 999 calls or ditch their guns on VIP duty, their federation warns Police Federation of England and Wales said it had no confidence in Priti Patel Officers are incensed over other pay increases for other public servants like NHS They are now considering … Read more
Thousands of hard-up Britons could benefit from biggest changes to Debt Relief Orders in years… but they still face a £90 upfront fee DROs are aimed at those who struggle to pay any interest-bearing debts They last for a year and protect borrowers from any enforcement action However, the eligibility requirements have not been changed … Read more
Snow chaos swept large parts of Scotland and northern England today after a -5C freeze overnight – though the wintry snap should subside by the weekend, when Britons are expected to be able to enjoy a drink or meal outside in 70F temperatures. A band of snowy showers which gave the north of Scotland a … Read more
Snow chaos swept large parts of Scotland and northern England today after a -5C freeze overnight – though the wintry snap should subside by the weekend, when Britons are expected to be able to enjoy a drink or meal outside in 70F temperatures. A band of snowy showers which gave the north of Scotland a … Read more
Pay freeze for Church of England clergy as leaders feel the squeeze following pandemic shutdown Stipends of all CofE clergy increased by zero per cent in their annual pay round It means annual pay of the Archbishop of Canterbury will remain at £85,070 Diocesan bishop will stick at £46,180, and stipend for parish vicar £27,000 By … Read more
Pay freeze for Church of England clergy as leaders feel the squeeze following pandemic shutdown Stipends of all CofE clergy increased by zero per cent in their annual pay round It means annual pay of the Archbishop of Canterbury will remain at £85,070 Diocesan bishop will stick at £46,180, and stipend for parish vicar £27,000 By … Read more
Labour flip-flops over Rishi Sunak’s income tax freeze milking billions from middle-earners as Lisa Nandy says the party’s MPs will vote AGAINST the plan Labour has suggested it supports Rishi Sunak’s freeze on income tax thresholds But Lisa Nandy said that the party’s MPs will vote against the Chancellor’s plan Keir Starmer has been coming … Read more
Labour flip-flops over Rishi Sunak’s income tax freeze milking billions from middle-earners as Lisa Nandy says the party’s MPs will vote AGAINST the plan Labour has suggested it supports Rishi Sunak’s freeze on income tax thresholds But Lisa Nandy said that the party’s MPs will vote against the Chancellor’s plan Keir Starmer has been coming … Read more
So much for spring! Britain braces for four days of sub-zero temperatures as Norwegian deep freeze sends temperatures plunging to as low as -10C in Scotland tonight A 500-mile wide ‘Scandinavian surge’ will see temperatures colder than Iceland across Britain this weekend Most areas in the UK will stay dry with cold air arriving from … Read more
The Government has announced a tax raid on wealthy savers to help pay the huge bill it is running up to fight the Covid-19 pandemic. The pension lifetime allowance, the capital gains annual allowance and inheritance tax thresholds will be frozen until 2026, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak said in today’s Budget. The lifetime allowance, the … Read more