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NHS must be scrapped to save lives government is told in urgent message
The Institute for Economic Affairs claims there has been a “huge shift” in public support for replacing the NHS. …
New tipping law could see pubs impose a service charge of up to £1 to pour a pint of beer
The warning comes on the back of a change in the law in October, which means firms will no longer be able to grab a slice of tips left for staff by customers …
Hope for Bank of England rate cut dashed by soaring air fares
The headline inflation rate was unchanged at 2.2 percent in August, but core inflation – stripping out energy, food, alcohol and tobacco – rose to 3.6 percent. …
Warning changes to state pension age could leave millions in poverty
The state pension age in the UK is currently 66, but it is scheduled to rise to 67 between 2026 and 2028 and then to 68 between 2044 and 2046 …
A quarter of Brits worry about money on a daily basis as cost-of-living crisis continues
A poll of 2,000 adults found two in five are stressed about their finances – with energy bills, groceries and car costs the biggest drain on people’s spending. …
Octopus Energy customers can have £420 hacked off energy bills with new deal
As well as cutting a household’s own energy bill, the scheme allows families to sell on any excess electricity they produce back into the National Grid …
‘Dread’ as pubs face closures amid £1 billion tax bombshell
Industry leaders say the hospitality sector faces the quadrupling of annual bills due to the end of business rates relief …
DWP accused of ‘complete failure’ after hundreds able to keep £20,000 benefit overpayments
In total more than £329 million is being written off, including millions of pounds that is known to be the result of fraud. …
Surge in number of homes listed with estate agents but Rightmove issues warning
The rise in property listings means there is more choice and greater affordability for home buyers, according to industry experts. …
Warning tax raid on pension contributions ‘could deter savers’
Currently, workers on more than £50,271 can claim tax relief on their pension contributions at a rate of 40 percent, which matches the income tax rate payable. …
