Basic income by 2025 pledged by Greens

15 November 2019
Basic income by 2025 pledged by Greens
The Green Party has pledged to introduce a universal basic income by 2025, which would see every adult receiving a minimum of £89 per week.
Speaking to the BBC, the party's co-leader Sian Berry said the proposal would cost an additional £76 billion which would be funded through taxation. Additional payments would go to those facing barriers to work, including disabled people and single parents.

Labour pledges free broadband for all

15 November 2019
Labour pledges free broadband for all
Labour is setting out plans to deliver fast and free full fibre-broadband for all by creating a new British Broadband public service.

Thousands of homes to be built in flood zones

15 November 2019
Thousands of homes to be built in flood zones
A Greenpeace investigation has found that almost 10,000 new homes could be built on some of the most flood-prone areas of England.
The Environment Agency maintains that virtually all planning applications last year followed its advice on flood risk, but the research claims that hundreds of new-builds could be built in Sheffield and Doncaster, the towns hit hardest by the latest floods.

Cities have opportunity to address climate crisis

14 November 2019
Cities have opportunity to address climate crisis
City regions in the UK have the opportunity to address the escalating climate crisis whilst creating healthier and more liveable cities.

Council tax collection practices working for no one

14 November 2019
Council tax collection practices working for no one
Households struggling to pay their council tax are being pushed into further debt as outdated regulations mean bailiffs are collecting arrears.