News Archive

Why savings are dead money - and what we should do instead

The government spends £80 billion a year encouraging people to save - but saving don't fund growth, wages or investment.   They just prop up banks and financial markets.  

New HMRC service announced for workers to take control of their tax affairs

New PAYE service announced to save around 35 million taxpayers' time.   New PAYE service to make tax system simpler and easier for around 35 million workers.  

Ofwat to be abolished in biggest overhaul of water since privatisation - Scotland has its own set up

Ofwat to be abolished and a new, single, powerful regulator to be established to cut water pollution in England's rivers, lakes and seas, and protect families from massive bill hikes.   Ofwat to be abolished and a new, single, powerful regulator to be established to cut water pollution in England's rivers, lakes and seas, and protect families from massive bill hikes New regulator will take responsibility of water functions across Ofwat, Environment Agency, Natural England and Drinking Water Inspectorate, ending complexity that gets in the way of delivering for customers Government to fast track five recommendations from the Independent Water Commission in the Commons later today.  

Public sector finances UK June 2025 - Borrowing Increases

Borrowing - the difference between total public sector spending and income - was £20.7 billion in June 2025; this was £6.6 billion more than in June 2024 and the second-highest June borrowing since monthly records began in 1993, after that of June 2020.   The interest payable on central government debt was £16.4 billion in June 2025, largely because the interest payable on index-linked gilts rises and falls with the Retail Prices Index; this was £8.4 billion more than in June 2024 and the second-highest June central government interest payable since monthly records began in 1997, after that of June 2022.  

Tough new laws to make online marketplaces safer

New laws to make online marketplaces safer and protect the public from dangerous products.   As part of the Plan for Change the Government is taking action to protect customers ensuring online marketplaces are held to same high standards as bricks and mortar stores.  

Boost in support for patients with chronic fatigue syndrome or ME

Better care for patients living with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, with plans to invest in research and offer closer to home.   Better care closer to home for patients living with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Plan outlines clear steps to improve care for patients, by investing in research and offering access to care in the community.  

Can the UK really print money without causing chaos?

Hyperinflation is the scare story threatened by those who want to stop government spending.   But it's just that: a scare story.  

Fundamental lethality shift for British Army spearheaded by novel targeting tech 'ASGARD'

British Army showcase new technology that improves the accuracy of targeting enemies and reduces decision-making time for strikes.   A pioneering digital targeting web, called ASGARD, has been showcased this week, following successful trials by British soldiers deployed on NATO's eastern flank.  

UK and Australia discuss digital defence and emerging threats

Australia's recent defence changes offer valuable insights for the UK's newly announced Strategic Defence Review.   Australia remains one of the UK's closest partners and in an increasingly dangerous world, working with our international partners has never been more important.  

The cuts to US Medicaid Are Already Forcing Hospital Closures and Nurses are being laid off

Healthcare workers are starting to get laid off! Worse is coming very soon..