The effect of benefit policy changes on the incomes of working-age adults and children since 2010 has been an average loss of £375 per year compared with a boost to pensioners of £510 per year.
Lord Frost is right about the dangers of politicians chasing the dragon on regulation. But landlords can’t have it both ways.
The Government seems to have no plan to communicate as cost of living woes multiply. Here’s a first stab at one.
The fifth part of a ConHome series this week on housing and planning in the wake of the Queen’s Speech.
The fourth part of a ConHome series this week on housing and planning in the wake of the Queen’s Speech.
The third part of a ConHome series this week on housing and planning in the wake of the Queen’s Speech.
The second part of a ConHome series this week on housing and planning in the wake of the Queen’s Speech.
Despite being stuffed with bills, the Government’s agenda looked confused, with not enough effort made to address the cost-of-living crisis and stagflation.
Where do they think their next generation of voters will come from if people can’t afford to buy a home or start a family?
But unless the Party offers them a genuine shot at prosperity, it risks sliding into decline.
It’s no good investing in new infrastructure if the built environment militates against people using it.
Ministers must be prepared to use the Conservatives’ big majority, or there is no point having won it.
Give residents a say in turning neglected garages and parking alleys into attractive new housing. Fewer towers, less greenfield development.
They are an effective way of meeting genuine local need whilst respecting the unique character of our towns and villages.