Category: Labours
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‘Heartbroken’ young farmers join London protests over Labour’s inheritance tax changes
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In the early hours of the morning, Tom Lucas, 16, ascended to his 16-year-old Jargson, called for the sick college, and started an eight-hour trip to London-where he was walking only 16 miles per hour . The young farmer from Cambridgeshire made a trip to join hundreds of farmers and…
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Labour’s ‘Brexit reset’ draws fire over plan to align UK carbon rules with EU
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Companies that struggle with high energy costs can see higher bills under the suggestion of the Labor leader Sir Kerr Starmer by linking emissions in the UK with the European Union carbon pricing system. Critics-including conservative deputies, proxy, and energy analysts can lead to the adoption of the most striking…
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Regional hiring slumps as Labour’s NI rise dents employers’ confidence
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Employment outside London fell significantly after Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled her first Budget, leaving regional businesses scrambling to contain costs. Recruitment firm Robert Walters reported a 45% fall in fee income from operations outside the capital during the final quarter of 2024, while income in London rose 3%. The company…
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Did Ben Elton predict his beloved Labour’s taxing future?
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A certain amount of clairvoyance is needed in the great satirist, an almost supernatural talent to hold up a mirror to society and force us to see the hideous reflection that lies behind our shiny veneer. Although I’ve always been a political centrist, I loved British stand-up comedy, usually left-wing,…
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Labour’s VAT on private school fees set to cool house prices in London’s affluent enclaves
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House prices are expected to fall in some of London’s most exclusive postcode areas, as Labour’s decision to introduce VAT on private school fees forces more families to reconsider their housing options. Property experts predict that homeowners with high education bills will either downsize homes, move to more affordable areas,…
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Gail’s chairman warns Labour’s workers’ rights plans may threaten businesses
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Luke Johnson, chairman of the Gale bakery chain and a prominent businessman, has warned that some of his companies “may not survive” under Labour’s proposed labor rights reforms. Speaking before the Employment Rights Bill Committee, Johnson expressed concerns about the additional costs and complexities the legislation could impose on small…
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Labour’s tax hikes dampen UK consumer and business confidence
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Consumer and business confidence fell in the UK as Labour’s tax hike budget raised concerns about employment, rising costs and economic growth prospects. UK consumers and businesses have become more pessimistic about the state of the economy following Labour’s budget tax hike, which has raised concerns about employment and escalating…
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UK SMEs brace for average revenue loss of £138,000 in 2025 amid Labour’s budget measures
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SMEs across the UK are set to face major financial challenges in 2025, with new research suggesting an expected average revenue loss of £138,000 per business. According to a study by freelance platform Fiverr, a quarter of businesses expect losses of more than £100,000 due to financial pressures caused by…
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Labour’s VAT on private school fees triggers surge in state school applications
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Labour’s 20% VAT on private school fees, which is due to start in January, is already driving the shift from the independent sector to the state sector, with more than 3,000 private school students applying to schools. government between June and September. The policy, announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in…
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Consumer confidence dips ahead of Labour’s first Budget as concerns over tax rises grow
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UK consumer confidence fell in October, as pessimism about the upcoming Budget outweighed optimism caused by lower inflation, according to the latest GfK Consumer Confidence Index. The index fell by one point to -21, recording its lowest reading since March, and highlighting the challenges the Labor government faces in boosting…
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10,000 fewer children in private schools ahead of Labour’s VAT policy, warns sector
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The number of children in special education has fallen by 10,000 over the past year, as parents expect VAT to be introduced on school fees in January, according to the Independent Schools Council (ISC). The organization estimates that the move could cost the government an additional £93 million to educate…
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Report backing Labour’s private school VAT policy written by minister’s close friend
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Labour’s plan to impose VAT on private school fees has come under scrutiny after it emerged that a major report justifying the policy was written by a close friend of a government minister. Matthew Pennycook, a minister in the Department for Settlement, Housing and Communities, was reported to be best…
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Report backing Labour’s private school VAT policy written by minister’s close friend
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Labour’s plan to impose VAT on private school fees has come under scrutiny after it emerged that a major report justifying the policy was written by a close friend of a government minister. Matthew Pennycook, a minister in the Department for Settlement, Housing and Communities, was reported to be best…
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Labour’s economic pessimism halts UK equity market recovery, triggering significant outflows
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UK stock markets have taken a hit as the Labor government’s pessimistic portrayal of the country’s economic outlook reverses a brief rebound in investor interest. New figures from Calastone, a global fund network, show that UK-focused funds suffered net withdrawals of £666m in September, while other geographically focused fund sectors…
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Labour’s affordable housing plan ‘needs more flexibility,’ say small developers
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Labour’s plan to require developers to build affordable housing on at least 50% of “grey belt” land could make 80% of small development sites unviable, according to research by technology firm Viability. The study suggests that reducing the requirement to 35% would significantly improve viability, making 30% of sites viable…
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Hunt refutes Labour’s claims of fiscal ‘black hole’
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Recently sacked UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has dismissed Rachel Reeves’ claims of a £22bn fiscal gap as baseless. Despite stepping down from his post at 11 Downing Street just a month ago, Hunt appears relaxed and in good spirits as he addresses the allegations. in Interview with…
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Could Labour’s plan to put VAT on private schools lead to parents ‘Finding Religion’
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Ah, Labour, that beacon of fairness and redistribution, has once again given us a stroke of genius. This time, the plan is to impose a VAT on private schools, those bastions of privilege and first-class education. Now, while the sight of Eton and Harrove pupils writhing in fear at the…
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Business owners share opinions and look to the future after Labour’s win
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More businesses hope for the best whilst moving with the times As Sir Keir Starmer settles into life at Number 10, the country’s business owners’ wait with bated breath to see if reform will bring positive news to regenerate the economy, the skills and the high street. I’ve heard from…
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe Criticises Labour’s Energy Plans Despite Backing Starmer
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe, chief executive of Ineos and co-owner of Manchester United, has criticized Labour’s green energy plans, claiming they could tax North Sea oil and gas production to “de-exist”. It comes just days after he publicly supported Labor leader Sir Keir Starmer. Ratcliffe warned that Labour’s proposals to increase…
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Labour’s New Deal for Working People explained
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After several months of speculation, we now know the date of the general election: July 4, 2024. Political party manifestos have not yet been published. However, we know Labour’s proposals in relation to employment law because they are set out in Labour’s plan to make work pay: delivering a new…