Gregory Campbell questions Nadine Dorries on TV licence fee Get pensions news and advice plus latest money alerts for FREE now 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 The TV Licence may be changed in the future, with Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries describing the fee as “discriminatory”. She also appeared recently on LBC, and discussed the potential alternatives to chart a path forward. Related articles WASPI women welcome new boost in ongoing fight for compensation DWP update as £326 cost of living payment date confirmed Ms Dorries told the radio station the Government would be considering a number of options, and added: “Germany doesn’t have a licence fee anymore. “I think if I’m not very much … [Read more...] about TV licence fee shake-up plans could see property-rich pensioners ‘pay more for licence’
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The families on the frontline of the cost of living crisis: ‘It’s not fair that people are struggling so much’
Households are suffering from the biggest cut in living standards since the 1950s amid escalating food and fuel bills alongside rising taxes and interest rates. Inflation is at 9%, its highest level in 40 years, driven by spiralling energy and food prices. The average UK household’s annual energy bill rose from £1,277 to £1,971 in April (equal to an extra £60 a month), while food prices are up around 6% on a year ago with the average UK household now spending an extra £23 per month. Meanwhile, the Bank Of England raised interest rates from 1% to 1.25%, the fifth consecutive rise, last week. And around nine in ten households have felt the impact of rising prices, according to official data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Here, we speak to three households about how they are coping with the ever-worsening cost of living crisis… ‘The government needs to give people more financial support’ Su Morgan, 42, runs a coffee subscription service called Dog … [Read more...] about The families on the frontline of the cost of living crisis: ‘It’s not fair that people are struggling so much’
‘It’s a problem!’ Britons’ early retirement mass exodus puts strain on inflation
Pension: Parry believes rich OAPs should hand back increase Get pensions news and advice plus latest money alerts for FREE now 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 Many older workers are now becoming what is known as “economically inactive”, where they are neither in work or looking for work. However, according to Clare Lombardelli, Chief Economic Advisor at the Treasury, this could have major economic implications. Related articles Woman, 64, explains how she makes extra £800 per month Martin Lewis: The one thing everyone aged over 66 needs to know Speaking at King’s College London, Ms Lombardelli addressed the phenomenon known as “The Great Resignation”. She stated this had been significantly … [Read more...] about ‘It’s a problem!’ Britons’ early retirement mass exodus puts strain on inflation
Record number of garments for MLT Hokonui Fashion Design Awards
A new award for the stories behind the garments has been added to this year’s MLT Hokonui Fashion Design Awards. Awards' committee chairperson Bronnie Grant has worked with the wardrobe team this week to unpack and sort garments from throughout New Zealand in readiness for the Awards in Gore on July 29-30. The Narrative Award is being held for the first time. “We’ve encouraged designers this year to tell us the story behind their garments,” Grant said. “There’s some pretty cool stories.” READ MORE: Christchurch designer wins Hokonui Fashion Design Awards in Gore Judges get a first look at Hokonui Fashion Design entries Renewed interest in hand-knitting in Southland Gore mother and daughter take out top awards at Hokonui Fashion Design show Designers could have got their inspiration from things happening globally, locally or in their personal lives, she added. “They’ve picked that up, and it’s sparked their interest ... that’s them coming out through … [Read more...] about Record number of garments for MLT Hokonui Fashion Design Awards