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Dozens of local government leaders have issued a desperate plea to Boris Johnson to pledge more cash and rip up rules so they can help vulnerable families with food, water and energy bills . More than 70 Labour council bosses and around 1,000 councillors from across England are writing to the PM urging him to double the Household Support Fund (HSF) cash and scrap "not fit for purpose" distribution regulations. They say families with children are missing out on holiday food vouchers because of rules imposed by the government. Between last October and March this year, councils handed out nearly £500m in cash, vouchers and other support, with over 80% of funding going to families with children. But even though energy bills are expected to triple, campaigners say the budget has not risen to match the challenge. Since April councils have been told that a third of their allocation must go to families with children and a third to pensioners - regardless of whether there's a … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson must double cash and rip up rules NOW plead dozens of council chiefs

Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter Boris Johnson has been spied enjoying his second European summer getaway in two weeks as the cost of living crisis continues to spiral at home. Mr Johnson was today filmed shopping for groceries at a supermarket in Greece to the tune of Labour’s criticism that the caretaker prime minister was treating his final weeks in office as “one big party.” According to Greek news websites, Mr Johnson and his wife Carrie were in Nea Makri, a coastal town near Athens, and only a few hours away from where his father, Stanley, has a villa. Upon his return from a luxurious holiday in Slovenia only last week, the outgoing Tory leader said he could not offer any new help on energy bills, and that organising financial support for struggling households was a matter for his … [Read more...] about Everything we know about Boris Johnson’s mountain resort in Slovenia as he jets off for second holiday

By Joseph Lee & Andre Rhoden-Paul Published 13 May comments Comments Share close Share page Copy link About sharing The government wants to cut up to 91,000 civil service jobs to save money, the UK's top civil servant says. The aim is to return to 2016 staffing levels within three years, Cabinet Secretary Simon Case said in a letter to civil servants seen by the BBC. Downing Street said it had not ruled out a recruitment freeze or compulsory redundancies as part of planned cuts. A civil service union said the plan was "ill thought-out" and added strike action was "very much on the table". Mr Case, in the letter to civil servants on Thursday night, acknowledged the job cuts would be "challenging" and that civil service staffing had grown "substantially" since 2016, partly because of the pandemic. "We must consider how we can streamline our workforce … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson wants to cut up to 91,000 civil service jobs

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Boris Johnson has appealed to electricity bosses to help ease the pressure as on hard-pressed families amid a dire new warning energy bills could top £5,000 by the spring. Representatives of major electricity companies arrived in Downing Street for crisis talks as analyst, Auxilione, said regulator Ofgem could be forced to raise the price cap for the average household to £5,038 from next April. However the meeting failed to produce any immediate concrete help for struggling consumers, with Mr Johnson acknowledging any “significant fiscal decisions” would be be a matter for his successor. Instead the Prime Minister was reduced to urging the companies to act “in the national interest” in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine which has caused the price of oil and gas to soar. “Countries around the … [Read more...] about Johnson urges power companies to act ‘in the national interest’

Four months ago, Boris Johnson travelled to Lydd Airport in Kent to make what was billed as a significant announcement about the Government’s plan to tackle illegal immigration via the English Channel. Normally, such a statement would have been made by the Home Secretary, Priti Patel, but this was “the big one”, so the Prime Minister delivered it personally. His pledges excited much media interest and growing optimism that a solution to this crisis had been found. I, for one, never believed a word of it. The centrepiece of the new plan was that the Ministry of Defence would take charge of the Channel and the Royal Navy would patrol our waters 24 hours a day, intercepting small boats . Armed Forces Minister James Heappey spoke with passion about the deterrent effect this would have. It was obvious from day one, however, that this idea had not been fully thought through. I interviewed the then-Minister for Tackling Illegal Migration, Tom Pursglove, at the time and explained to him … [Read more...] about The Tories have opened the gates for illegal immigrants. We need a Brexit 2.0 to fix it

Labour will cut energy bills for the 4million poorest customers using prepayment meters, the Shadow Chancellor has said. Rachel Reeves said the party would end the “unjustifiable” practice of charging people who pay by pre-payment meter more than those who have a direct debit. However, the change would not be nearly enough to stop bills soaring overall. On the current price cap - set to rise in October - the difference is worth only £46 a year. Currently the price cap is £1,971 for direct debit customers and £2,017 for those who pre-pay for energy. Labour said the saving would likely be £84 a year from October and £100 a year from March, when bills skyrocket overall. Labour would reimburse energy firms for the cost of cutting pre-paid bills, costing around £113m between October and March. The party insists this would be paid for by closing "gaps" in the Tories' energy windfall tax. The party has been mulling over proposals to help struggling households with skyrocketing … [Read more...] about Labour will cut energy bills for 4million poorest Brits feeding the meter, Rachel Reeves says

Published 18 hours ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Boris Johnson will be kept informed of any "urgent issues" while on holiday this week, Downing Street has said. The prime minister - who was criticised for taking a holiday earlier this month amid growing economic turmoil - is now on another break. It comes as removal vans were spotted in Downing Street earlier on Monday. The PM's spokesman confirmed Mr Johnson would return from holiday at the weekend, when he will have two weeks to move out of his No 10 flat. The prime minister, who was forced to announce his departure in July after a cabinet mutiny, will officially stand down on 6 September. It is not known if he will return to the Downing Street flat before it is handed over to Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak, who are competing to take over as Conservative leader and prime minister. Labour vows to freeze … [Read more...] about No 10 defends PM’s holiday as removal vans seen in Downing Street

Published 4 hours ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Related Topics Tory leadership On Wednesday afternoon, Conservative Party leadership contenders Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak will go head-to-head in a hustings in Belfast. Tory members in Northern Ireland will have a chance to hear from each candidate. BBC News NI political correspondent Gareth Gordon spoke to some members as they prepare to cast their votes. Shane Quinn rarely has a chance to vote for the political party he is a member of - but this week he will get to vote for the next prime minister. Shane is from Strabane, a town dominated by the politics of Irish nationalism. He has also chosen to be a member of the Northern Ireland Conservatives, a party many there would regard as politically untouchable. "I wouldn't say it's difficult," the barrister said. "It's probably unusual in … [Read more...] about Tory leadership: NI Tories prepare to choose next PM

Keir Starmer quizzed on polling by BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info On Monday morning, presenters Sally Nugent and Jon Kay were joined by Labour leader Keir Starmer and they discussed Labour's position during the current crisis. Sally slammed the Labour party’s position and the effectiveness of their opposition as she compared Starmer's popularity with his predecessor Jeremy Corbyn . Related articles Coronation Street fans 'work out' true murder suspect in DNA twist BBC Breakfast presenter shares concern for Roger Johnson With the current cost of living crisis across the UK, many people have questioned Starmer and the Labour Party’s stance. The Labour Party … [Read more...] about ‘Polling below Jeremy Corbyn!’ Sally Nugent hits out at Keir Starmer over Labour stance

Sir Keir Starmer is to join the political manoeuvring over what to do about soaring energy prices by proposing that bills should be frozen this Autumn. The Labour leader will give details today, with another windfall tax on oil and gas company profits likely to feature. His plan may follow an idea put to the Government by the heads of Scottish Power and E.ON to fix bills for two years. Suppliers would cover the gap between this and the wholesale price by borrowing from a “deficit fund” underwritten by the government but backed by commercial banks, allowing the industry to cap default-tariff bills at their current level of £1,971. The cost would be passed on to consumers over a 10 to 15-year period and in theory could be done without spending taxpayers’ money, though the Government would assume an ongoing liability. With average bills set to rise to £3,500 in October and possibly to more than £4,000 in the New Year, the scramble for a workable and affordable solution is … [Read more...] about Tories need an answer to Starmer’s proposed bill-freeze