Concessions

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 welfare pip universalcredit government legislation concessions labour chancellor fiscal disability

The Government’s proposal to reform welfare payments for sick and disabled people has been approved by MPs, but only after significant concessions led to much of Sir Keir Starmer’s original plan being abandoned. … Read More

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 pensioners tv licences government petition retirement age bbc parliament free concessions petition taxpayer funding

A government petition advocating for free TV licences for all individuals over the age of 66 has garnered substantial support, with tens of thousands of signatures. Presently, only over-75s who receive Pension Credit, or have … Read More

Friday, August 2, 2024 nhs somerset car parking charges hospitals trade unions fees transparency outsourcing contracts patient care integrated care board frustration concessions infrastructure

Amid growing frustration and outrage over expensive car parking charges at Somerset hospitals, the NHS Somerset Foundation Trust has found itself under scrutiny. The trust has defended its decision to employ private companies … Read More