The debate around the cost of long-term care, and the uproar over increasing national insurance contributions, has led to the issue of wealth taxes to return to the political agenda. One of the most well-known of these is inheritance tax. In recent years the Conservatives have been strongly against increasing the tax, but could they…
In the age of the internet, can you ever really trust anything you read? It turns out most Britons don’t, as over half of the UK adult population believe at least one conspiracy theory according to YouGov. But why is the public turning away from reality? “What conspiracy theories do is they provide information and…
Labour’s fourth general election defeat at the hands of the Conservatives was their most damaging yet. Boris Johnson’s 2019 election victory saw Labour’s voter base in the North crumble, their pathway back into government appears more treacherous than ever. 124 seats will be needed at the 2024 general election to secure even a fragile majority…
It is estimated that almost 3 million people go fishing in the UK every year. Angling can provide a welcome relief from life, allowing people to get away from the stresses of work and enjoy some relaxing time outdoors. But over the years, animal rights groups have begun looking at the ethics behind angling.…
Scotland’s first minister Nicola Sturgeon says she wants a second referendum on Scottish independence by the end of 2023. The move has put Scotland on a collision course with Westminster as the battle for Indyred2 begins in earnest. How did we get here? The SNP has made no secret of its desire to hold another referendum, but its strong set…
There’s a good chance if you’re on social media that you’ve come across an internet bot. These bots take the guise of normal accounts but are either generated or adapted by computers to post out a vast amount of content. “There’s a kind of spectrum, if you like,” explains Helen Margetts, director of the Public…
The Green Party is uniquely positioned within UK politics. Its voice has always been significant in putting climate change on the political agenda. Today, the party finds itself in uncharted territory. As the climate emergency grows more serious by the day, the Greens could be afforded the political space to cement themselves as a serious political force in England…
Over 10 million people are affected by social care in England. An all-encompassing sector, how social care works is often misunderstood. What is social care, who provides it, and how is it paid for? This is social care explained. The post Social care explained appeared first on Politics.co.uk.
Eye-watering bills, a declining workforce and an ageing population, social care in England has been at breaking point in England for a number of years. Coupled with a covid-inflicted NHS, the government has decided to act. A new £36 billion investment in the health and care system has been announced, funded by a new health…
