The cut is expected to reduce the number of pensioners receiving the winter fuel allowance from 11.4 million to 1.5 million. The government argues that pensioners will be better off even with the cut because the state pension, w...
UK’s top court judgement impacts EIAs for fossil fuel extraction 4 July 2024| Climate change, EIA & Planning, Planning & regions, UK Supreme Court rules downstream emissions should be included in EIA for Horse Hill petroleum extraction planning application ...
Tory leadership candidate refuses to commit to restoring full winter fuel allowance Tory leadership candidate Tom Tugendhat has refused to say if he would restore the winter fuel allowance to all pensioners after Labour decided to means-test it for the first time. He told Sky News: "I...
The discount will not affect other benefits such as the cold weather payment or winter fuel allowance. The government has faced a backlash after announcing the latter will no longer be universally available to pensioners. Instead of around 11 million receiving up to £300, just...
into domestic energy efficiency, at a time when UK households are living in some of theleakiest homes in Europe. There's a clear need for a large-scale rollout of energy efficiency, perhaps by extending theexisting requirementon energy companies to insulate ...
Step One: Scrutinise your budget Managing your money with confidence starts with knowing how much your essential outgoings add up to. Rent or mortgage payments, bills and groceries usually fall into this category, but it’s sensible to factor in fuel, public transport, and childcare costs too....
as a sole trader, freelancer or self-employed business owner, as you will pay income tax on your own profits that are more than your personal allowance as an employer, as every employee will pay income tax on their salary over their personal allowance, and have this deducted from their pay...
“There are clear rules on this that we followed carefully and, for policy changes implemented through secondary legislation, like the change to winter fuel payment eligibility, departments are required to make regulatory impact assessments if the cost of the legislation ex...
Walking or cycling for short journeys is not only beneficial for your health but also saves money on fuel and parking. Using public transport for longer distances is often more convenient and cost-effective than driving. Purchasing a travel card or season ticket can provide significant savings for...
Tech and start-ups welcome U-turn on eligibility criteria for companies to reach out to high-net worth individuals Save Robert Shrimsley A payday loan of a Budget Tax cuts now put off the reality of how to pay for them later — for both Jeremy Hunt and the shadow chancellor Rachel Reev...