Over the past few weeks ministers have refused to rule out ditching the measure that entitles those who live alone to a 25% discount off their council tax bill - and as recently as this month, Sir Keir Starmersaid decisions on the public finances had to be looked at "in the ...
Sir Keir Starmer has refused to rule out scrapping the single-person council tax discount, saying decisions on the public finances had to be looked at "in the round". There has been mounting speculation the 25% tax break for people who live alone will be on the choppi...
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Annuitant The person whose life expectancy is used to determine the payout of an annuity. Annuity A financial contract issued by a life insurance company that offers tax-deferred 177 Glossary savings and a choice of payout options to meet an owner's needs in retirement: income for life, ...
The Labour Party has met these proposals with vicious and prolonged resistance and is still fighting a rearguard action against wider home ownership. A Labour government would take away the tenant's right to buy his council house, would prevent councils selling even voluntarily at a discount, and...
Sir Keir Starmer has refused to rule out scrapping the single-person council tax discount, saying decisions on the public finances had to be looked at "in the round". There has been mounting speculation the 25% tax break for people who live alone will be on the chopping block when Chanc...