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[The Chancellor's pledge that councils in England
would make a £150 payment towards domestic energy bills "in April" has been broken in some areas. While some have paid, Radio 4's Money Box has found many have not and the guidance has changed to "from April". The deadline for payment, which applies to homes in council tax bands A-D, is September. The government said councils were expected to begin making payments as soon as possible from April. The deadline for payment, which applies to homes in council tax bands A-D, is September.] ![]() [In Scotland councils have been told they can give the £150 as a direct discount off their council tax - and many have done that. There is no council tax in Northern Ireland but the executive there has been given money to make the payments but that is held up by the political uncertainty.] https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61270840 This is terrible for some people that thought from April they will get £150 |
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[State pensions and benefits are set to rise in line with double-digit inflation, the Telegraph reports, despite the government telling rail workers to accept cuts. The paper says the Treasury confirmed on Tuesday that the pension triple-lock would be reinstated after it was paused during the pandemic - taking the annual pay-out to beyond £10,000.] ![]() |
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MPs will break for summer on July 22 and won't
return to Westminster until September 6. Will Rishi give us a mini budget, before Friday July 22nd? |
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It’s odd how the country just keeps on going year after year without them They literally make no difference ![]() Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro |
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