Chancellor Rachel Reeves Unveils £600 Billion Spending Review to Renew Britain
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced the UK government’s multi-year Spending Review, outlining how £600 billion will be allocated across departments. The review focuses on economic renewal, public services, and infrastructure investment. Experts warn that tight fiscal constraints may lead to future tax increases. Key Spending Allocations Healthcare & Public Services Continue Reading
STARMER CUTS DOCTOR APPRENTICESHIP SCHEME
The government has decided to end a medical apprenticeship program that allowed low-income students to get medical training without taking out loans. The scheme, launched under the previous Conservative government in 2023, aimed to make the profession more accessible, diverse, and representative of local communities. Apprentices were paid a salary Continue Reading
THE NEW “FAIR WORK AGENCY” POWERS
The Fair Work Agency, an enforcement body established by the government, will safeguard the rights of millions of Britons, particularly those impacted by unfair dismissals and exploitative contracts. The formation of the Agency is one of the measures that is part of Labour’s Employment Rights Bill. The Employment Rights Bill Continue Reading
LABOUR WINS A LANDSLIDE ELECTION VICTORY
Sir Keir Starmer is set to become the UK’s first Labour prime minister since 2010, following his party’s landslide general election victory. The party has returned to power with a huge parliamentary majority of 174, following a collapse in support for the Conservatives. The party’s victory comes largely due to Continue Reading
Labour’s Manifesto is Launched
Labour is set to release its manifesto for the 4 July general election, focusing on economic growth and stability. Keir Starmer has stated that there will be “no surprises” on tax, as he seeks to defuse Tory claims that his party would put them up. Wealth creation is identified as Continue Reading
Debbie Abrahams re-examines Pensions in Corby
DEBBIE ABRAHAMS VISITS CORBY COUNCILS ‘CUBE’ BUILDING TO DISCUSS “DIGNITY AND SECURITY IN OLDER AGE: THE STATE PENSION” The event took place on 17th August 2017 hosted by the Constituency Labour Party with an introduction by Cllr Tom Beattie on the discussion of the increase of the pension age to Continue Reading
