Winter fuel allowance: ‘Why I’m urging the government to think again on cuts’
We don’t chose our inheritance, but we are responsible for shaping our future. After years of neglect, Labour…
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‘Voters don’t know Labour’s plans on the cost of living. A clearer offer is needed’
The general election will be a cost-of-living election. But ask most voters what any of the major parties…
‘Here’s how Labour can cut costs for low-income families – within its fiscal rules’
Inflation may have fallen in recent months, but the cost-of-living crisis is still squeezing family finances. For some…
‘Our report shows Labour must take a bolder stance on the cost of living’
The summer recess is often known as ‘silly season’, but this summer has felt particularly stupid. Around a…
Two-thirds back taxes on wealthy to fund cost-of-living support, report finds
Almost two-thirds of voters support funding further cost-of-living support through taxes on the wealthy, a new report has…
Public energy company could generate £140bn by 2040, TUC analysis claims
A publicly-owned energy company could generate a “mammoth” £140bn for the UK economy by 2040 if provided with…
Labour launches plan to “revitalise” high streets after 13 years of Tory “failure”
Keir Starmer has declared that British businesses have been “held back by 13 years of Tory economic failure”…
Hunt’s tinkering fails to offer the radical economic change that Britain needs
Thanks to nothing but good luck, Jeremy Hunt enters today’s Budget a little richer than he expected. First,…
Unite accuses ministers of “preparing to pull the plug” on energy bill support
Sharon Graham has accused the government of “preparing to pull the plug” on its support for consumers facing…
Energy bills to account for 10% of average salary from April, TUC finds
TUC analysis has found that energy bills will account for up to 10% of an average salary from…
