2022-07-05
Daily Express Front Page 5th of July 2022
An increase in the National Insurance threshold will save workers up to £330 a year, according to Boris Johnson, in “tough times”.
An increase in the National Insurance threshold will save workers up to £330 a year, according to Boris Johnson, in “tough times”.
After convoys of protesters brought parts of the road network to a standstill on Monday, the government has urged police to take a zero-tolerance approach to fuel campaigners.
The Daily Star reports that one in five cigarettes are counterfeit and contain mites and even feces.
According to the Daily Mirror, the prime minister knew about allegations of inappropriate behavior against Tory MP Chris Pincher before he promoted him to deputy chief whip. It represents a U-turn for Boris Johnson after last week he denied he knew about specific claims.
In an interview with The Guardian, the FDA and Prospect unions, which represent more than 1,000 parliamentary workers, say Westminster must act to stop the “seemingly endless” allegations of sexual misconduct among MPs.
No 10 is trying to manage a breakdown in collective discipline, a government source says, as ministers and aides have refused to defend Boris Johnson over allegations against Chris Pincher.
Aslef’s boss has warned his members to expect “massive” disruptions as they vote on their first national strike since 1995, according to the Financial Times.
There has been gridlock on some motorways after angry drivers slowed down to less than 30mph to protest rising fuel prices, reports Metro.
During the pandemic, the ECB launched ultra-cheap lending schemes to help banks, but this has lead to them making billions in profits.