Search results for ‘Benefits’
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Autumn Statement explained: tax cut giveaway or ‘stagnating’ UK?
The Chancellor has promised a ten billion pound giveaway ahead of next year’s General Election – along with what he called “the biggest business tax cut in modern history”.
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Will the chancellor cut taxes in Autumn statement?
The chancellor says he will not implement tax cuts that would push up inflation.
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Stalling economy and soaring pay poses problem for chancellor
Will soaring wages and a stalling economy pose a problem for the UK?
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FactCheck: will ULEZ expansion to outer London improve air quality?
We calculate the expansion will add 13 minutes to the average Londoner’s life expectancy in 2023.
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FactCheck: how many UK doctors are going abroad and how does pay compare?
How many doctors are actually leaving the UK to work elsewhere – and how does the pay compare? FactCheck takes a look.
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Is a four day working week the future?
It’s been hailed as the future of working life. A four day week – with the same pay and benefits, but an extra day of rest. Proponents say it would cut down on stress, long term sickness and actually increase productivity.
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No-fault evictions to be banned in ‘once-in-a-generation’ reforms
After years of promising to legislate to protect renters, the government has finally introduced a bill that will allow tenants to challenge poor landlords without losing their homes.
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FactCheck: what is the Renters’ Reform bill and what does it mean to abolish ‘no fault’ eviction?
The government has introduced a new “Renters’ Reform” bill as part of what is set to be the biggest shakeup of renters’ rights in England since the 1980s. But what is the bill and what will it mean for renters? FactCheck takes a look.
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Could artificial intelligence be racist?
It is the front line of technology and causing marvel and alarm every day.
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FactCheck: new study links hormonal contraception including the pill to breast cancer – explained
What is the link between hormonal contraception and breast cancer? FactCheck takes a look.
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Government on NHS crisis: ‘we want to be in a better position than we are now’
We asked the Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride about both strikes and the NHS crisis as part of a pooled interview for all broadcasters.
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100,000 newborns in England to have entire genomes sequenced to detect rare genetic diseases
In a medical first, 100,000 newborns in England will have their entire genomes sequenced in order to detect and treat rare genetic diseases as early as possible.
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Britain must be practical about Brexit and immigration says CBI boss
Rishi Sunak has firmly rejected the idea of any Swiss style deal on Brexit which would see the UK aligning with EU rules – insisting Brexit was “already delivering enormous benefits and opportunities”. Mr Sunak told the country’s biggest business group, the CBI – that he wanted to tackle illegal immigration.
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‘The poor are getting poorer’: How cost of living is impacting those at the bottom
There was some relief today for those on the lowest incomes as the government confirmed they would raise benefits in line with inflation. But there were warnings that people will still suffer the largest fall in living standards since records began – part fuelled by an increase in the energy cap to an average of…
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Liz Truss: Will the Prime Minister survive the week?
As one Tory MP wrote this afternoon in what seemed a very thinly veiled metaphor: putting a dumpster fire out may be messy, but it’s better to put it out quickly.