The political consequence of the 2008 banking crisis was a Conservative led coalition, whose principal economic policy was austerity. This meant a dramatic reduction in the size of the state, especially local government and Britain’s welfare system. 691 more words
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Rear-view review: The Day the Queen Flew to Scotland for the Grouse Shooting
Arthur Wise
The Day the Queen Flew to Scotland for the Grouse Shooting
(Cavalier Publishing, 1968)
George Osborne’s Northern Powerhouse Partnership rapidly outgrows its original remit to encourage economic development in the North and begins to take on the role of a regional government.
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The History of Stockport in 100 Halls Part 60: Cheadle Hall
Cheadle (Bulkeley) Hall (or more properly in Victorian times, The Hall, Cheadle) may have been the location of earlier houses, as inhabited by a pensioned Abbess in the 16th century, and William Bulkelegh in the 14 century. 1,164 more words
Enraged Paramedic Still Waiting For Coronavirus Test Result
A paramedic who’s supposedly still waiting for his coronavirus result five weeks after taking the test has slammed the Government for abandoning NHS staff from the beginning. 563 more words
WASPI/BACK TO 60: naming the unfunded Fat Pension Sir Humphreys
This afternoon’s Slogpost first appeared here on the 27th August 2010. Most of the lies surrounding State Pension Reform (aka infidelity embezzlement by a sociopathic State) had already been disseminated. 811 more words
Why housing organisations must work out how they can engage and work with Boris Johnson's government
Former housing association chief executive Tom Murtha, someone for whom I have huge amount of respect, has said on Twitter: “I’ve made one decision this year. 763 more words
I welcome the government's decision to end the freeze on Local Housing Allowance
I’m delighted that the government has announced its decision to end the freeze on local housing allowance after four years.
This means that after first April rates will be raised in line with the Consume a cup price Index inflation rate which is around 1.5%. 215 more words
