Election 2024 – what each manifesto means for your money and how to protect your finances ahead of July 4
THIS week has seen each major political party reveal its manifesto promises ahead of the general election on July 4.As...
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Mass immigration has made Britain’s economy bigger but not made us richer, says think-tank
MASS immigration has made Britain’s economy bigger — but not made us richer, a report says.Mediocre economic performance since 2010...
First Polls Since Sunak Called UK Election Show No Clear Change
The first opinion polls since Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called the UK general election last week show no clear change to the electoral picture after the opening days of campaigning. A poll by JL Partners found a slight narrowing in the lead held by Keir Starmer’s opposition Labour Party over Sunak’s Conservatives, to 12 points from 15 points earlier this month. The pollster highlighted a shift among older voters and those considering the right-wing Reform UK party, with more backing the Tories after Sunak announced a series of policies aimed...
What does British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s proposed national service plan mean?
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced the Conservative Party will introduce mandatory national service if it wins the UK...
Five ways the general election could affect your finances -including mortgages, childcare and benefits
IN just six weeks’ time, the people of Britain will take to the polls to vote on a new government...
Hunt Vows Conservatives Will Cut Taxes If They Win UK Election
Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt will pledge to reduce UK taxes after a looming UK general election if his governing Conservatives come out on top, in a speech Friday in which he’ll also reiterate an ambition to eliminate the country’s national insurance payroll tax. “Taxes will go down under a Conservative government because we will do the hard work necessary to keep our economy competitive," Hunt will say, according to excerpts briefed by his office. “We know doing so will lead to more growth for the economy and more...