£800 Income Tax Cut By 2015
Lib Dems in government have already raised the tax-free allowance to £10,000 this year giving a £700 per year cut in income tax. But now the Liberal Democrats have now been able to go even further.
27 Jul 2014
National News
Abandoned this winter: Horse crisis reaches ‘breaking point’ say local charities
'There is no space at the stables this winter.' That's the situation this month, in what equine experts are calling a 'crisis' in horse and pony welfare. Charities say they are facing their worst crisis in 25 years nationally, with up to 7000 horses and ponies at risk if there's a harsh winter.
27 Jul 2014
Weeds - chemicals or not?
Following an article in the local St Thomas 'Focus' newsletter about the proliferation of weeds in the city, 5 residents have responded mentioning weeds, some opposing the use of chemicals.
CAFST
26 Jul 2014
EVIDENCE ON DETENTION ISSUES NEEDED
SARAH TEATHER MP CHAIRS PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY INTO IMMIGRATION DETENTION.
26 Jul 2014
The “Bedroom Tax” - Liberal Democrat Reform, Labour Hypocrisy
The Liberal Democrats will ensure that benefit claimants in social housing will no longer be penalised if their landlord cannot provide accommodation suitable to their needs. In other words, the £14 reduction in housing benefit ("bedroom tax") for an unneeded room will not apply unless the landlord can offer reasonable accommodation and the tenant refuses the offer unreasonably.
26 Jul 2014
The “Bedroom Tax” - Liberal Democrat Reform, Labour Hypocrisy
The Liberal Democrats will ensure that benefit claimants in social housing will no longer be penalised if their landlord cannot provide accommodation suitable to their needs. In other words, the £14 reduction in housing benefit ("bedroom tax") for an unneeded room will not apply unless the landlord can offer reasonable accommodation and the tenant refuses the offer unreasonably.
26 Jul 2014