IFS: Making mortgage guarantees permanent will help some first-time buyers, but only if they can afford a bigger mortgage
The Labour Party has today pledged to make the current government mortgage guarantee scheme permanent if it wins power, as part of it's 'Freedom to Buy' scheme...
Thursday, 6 June 2024 22:26
Written Statement Wales): Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act and the Renters (Reform) Bill - Jun 6
Julie James, Cabinet Secretary for Housing, Local Government and Planning: Members will wish to be aware that, as part of the expedited consideration of legislation by the UK Parliament due to the calling of the General Election, also known as ‘wash-up’, the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act was granted Royal Assent on 24 May...
Thursday, 6 June 2024 15:59
IFS: Council tax needs urgent reform – not being frozen in time in 1991
The Conservatives have ruled out revaluing and reforming council tax in England as part of what they term their ‘Family Home Tax Guarantee’...
Thursday, 6 June 2024 13:59
ASCL comment on increase in teacher vacancies
Responding to new workforce data from the Department for Education showing that the number of teacher vacancies has increased by 20% over the last year, Pepe Di’Iasio, General Secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, said...
Thursday, 6 June 2024 13:57
O’Dowd announces £195,000 road improvement scheme for Ecclesville Road, Kiln Street, Mill Street and Tattyreagh Road, Fintona
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has announced that a £195,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on Ecclesville Road, Mill Street, Tattyreagh Road and Kiln Street, Fintona will commence on Monday 10 June 2024...
Thursday, 6 June 2024 13:04
Leaders statement on Gaza
Joint statement from the Leaders of the United States, Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, France, Germany, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Spain, Thailand, and the United Kingdom on Gaza...
Thursday, 6 June 2024 11:37
Next UK government must recognise the state of Palestine - Plaid Cymru
Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth has today called on Labour and the Conservatives to commit to recognising the State of Palestine, should they form the next UK Government...
Thursday, 6 June 2024 10:22
Drivers continue to get a raw deal at the pumps despite prices falling slightly in May - RAC
Fuel prices fell slightly in May but drivers are still yet to get a fair deal at the pumps, given wholesale fuel costs have been falling for more than a month, analysis of RAC Fuel Watch* shows...
Thursday, 6 June 2024 10:20
Prime Minister's remarks for the 80th anniversary of D-Day
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's remarks at the British Normandy Memorial for the 80th anniversary of D-Day [6 June 2024]...
Thursday, 6 June 2024 10:15
“Latest road collision data shows things are moving in the right direction”, says Welsh Transport Secretary
New road collision data published today shows that casualties have reduced on roads since the introduction of the new 20mph speed limits in September last year...
Thursday, 6 June 2024 10:12