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The rent for social housing in the UK will increase more than inflation over the next decade as the UK pushes to build affordable homes.  UK Housing Shortage to Be Addressed Labour has been trying to address the UK’s housing shortage, deemed a “crisis,” by implementing policies to support and prompt more construction.  109,000 Households … Read more

The condition of British roads is steadily deteriorating, resulting in injuries for cyclists and expensive repair bills for motorists. Government Faces Growing Pressure to Address Road Conditions A survey by the Royal Automobile Club (RAC) found that the government is facing increasing pressure to enhance the UK’s infrastructure after a record number of drivers have … Read more

England’s Transport Secretary stated that decisions on road schemes should be left to local communities rather than being handled by her department. Welsh Government Introduces New Policy Last year, the Welsh government published new policies to support highway authorities when setting the road speed limits.  Controversial 20MPH Limit They implemented a 20mph limit to improve … Read more

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will raise taxes, reduce benefits and cut spending to improve the public finances despite the economic resurgence. Criticism for Drastic Changes Reeves has faced significant criticism for recently implementing drastic measures across the UK to fill the large black hole that she inherited from the Conservatives. Inheritance of Worst Public Finances in … Read more

British pensioners are urged to check whether they can receive winter fuel payments after the policy has changed under the Labour Government.  Policy Change for Winter Fuel Payments The previously tax-free benefit readily available to all above the pension age has just undergone a policy change which limits those over the state pension age who … Read more

A UN expert has urged the UK government to review its indefinite prison sentences for Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP).  IPP Introduced in 2005 by Labour The IPP, introduced in 2005 by Labour, allowed the courts to implement prison sentences with no set release date.  IPP Were Indefinite Sentences Between 2005-2012 IPP sentences were indefinite … Read more

The government has implemented emergency measures to tackle prison overcrowding due to sentenced rioters. It’s a move designed to help ease the ongoing prison crisis, and prevent the system from breaking.  Operation Early Dawn Implemented as Emergency Measure The government has launched Operation Early Dawn, a long-term plan that allows defendants awaiting a court appearance … Read more

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been trying to tackle the UK’s finances, making tough decisions no one wants to make, only to be hit with a £47 billion bill in outstanding compensations.  “Black Hole” Discovered First Earlier this year, she uncovered a £22 billion ‘black hole’ in the public finances, which she has been trying to … Read more