The Scottish Government has announced that universal winter fuel payments for pensioners in Scotland will be scrapped. The SNP administration has blamed the UK government for the move, saying it had “no choice” but to follow the cuts announced by Labour minister Rachel Reeves. The annual benefit previously given to all pensioners, worth up to … Read more
youUnemployment is falling. The number of people in work is increasing. Wages are rising faster than inflation. What’s wrong with that? Well, the truth is that the latest readings on the state of the UK labour market are certainly not bad news, as such, but they also do not indicate that the country is ready … Read more
Rachel Reeves is expected to face a battle to keep inflation down this year and economists are predicting further increases this year. (POOL/AFP via Getty Images) Truly supportindependent journalism Learn moreNear Our mission is to provide unbiased, fact-based reporting that holds the powerful to account and exposes the truth. Whether it’s $5 or $50, every … Read more