34 h. ago BBC says TV licence fee reform may be the future as 300,000 households refuse to pay

BBC's annual report suggests that the broadcaster is looking for the 'best future funding model'.

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35 h. ago BBC licence fee overhaul as 300,000 more Brit households stop paying it

The annual report published today says the battle with its streaming rivals like Netflix has created "a moment of real jeopardy for the sector" as the BBC's reputation continues to dwindle

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3 d. ago UK ministers urged to pass bill protecting DEI whistleblowers

Legislation would compel employers of more than 250 workers to reveal disability and ethnicity pay gapsMinisters have been urged to pass legislation that would protect whistleblowers who expose employers who flout forthcoming UK diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) laws.The equality (race and disability) bill, which the equalities minister Seema Malhotra has described as part of the government’s “absolute” commitment to DEI, is expected to be published this year. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Ministers to launch £500mn scheme to help struggling families

Labour unveils Blair-style family hubs as Reform UK gains ground in new poll

Politics

3 w. ago ‘Billionaires’ bonanza’: Labour derides Reform plan to offer tax exemptions to wealthy

Nigel Farage defends policy to top up poorest workers from £250,000 ‘landing fee’ on rich UK newcomersUK politics live – latest updatesBusiness live – latest updatesNigel Farage has defended his plans to attract wealthy individuals to the UK with a £250,000 fee for 10 years of residency and a special tax regime, as Labour called it a “billionaires’ bonanza”.In a press conference in London, the leader of Reform UK said he wanted to win back very wealthy people leaving the country, and encourage them to spend and create jobs in the UK. Continue reading...

Economics

3 w. ago Reform unveils plan to top up poorest workers from £250,000 fee on rich UK newcomers

Nigel Farage will outline Britannia Card policy that could give the low paid £600 to £1,000 extra a yearReform UK are to offer wealthy foreigners and returning British expats a bespoke tax regime in exchange for a one-off payment of £250,000 with all funds collected redistributed to Britain’s lowest-paid workers, the party claims,.The proposal, dubbed the Britannia Card, is due to be unveiled by party leader Nigel Farage later this week. It promises a 10-year residence permit and a return to the controversial “remittance basis” of taxation, allowing cardholders to shield overseas income from UK tax and avoid inheritance tax entirely. Continue reading...

Economics

3 w. ago Wife pays huge £20,000 fee to simply access her bank account after husband dies from Covid

Nicky Wake, who lost her husband in 2020, was left grieving, solo parenting and trying to run a business, all while being forced to fight the financial burden that became emotionally overwhelming

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4 w. ago Gone in 20 seconds: Moment thieves steal a car in less than half a minute for £5,000 fee before mocking victims with 'go and buy another one' rant

Two thieves revealed how they can steal a keyless car in less than 20 seconds for a £5,000 fee, before mocking victims in a shameless rant and telling them to 'buy another one'.

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