Policy-makers want to reduce the costs of this benefit which supports people with disabilities. Firstly, PIP has nothing to do with work. It doesn’t matter if those getting the benefit are working or not. PIP is about the extra costs…
Talking on BBC Radio 5 Live last week about Labour’s plan to re-nationalise the railways, I was emphasising that 1-in-5 of the population are people with disabilities. Add a travelling companion, carer, family member or friend, and the numbers affected…
Definition of Vulnerability: sous-chef carefully pouring large container of warm sticky honey into jars and unable to defend himself without spreading stickiness everywhere. Too tempting for tickling! It’s been a week of charities. Supporting the hand-over of Treasurers for…
See the latest from HMRC below: Working out your taxable profit correctly starts with good record keeping and claiming the right expenses. It also means you pay the right amount of tax. Join our live webinars for more information, during…
Six tonnes of gravel arrived at o’crack sparrow to re-fill the drive. Before the lorry could reverse and drop the enormous heap, one car to be moved and one bike rescued. Most puzzling, the driver asked, “Have you got many…
Changes to National Insurance Contribution rates to take effect on 6 April 2024 The Chancellor announced in his Budget on 6 March 2024: a cut to the main rate of Class 1 employee National Insurance Contribution (NICs) rate from 10%…
Here it is: a riot of scattered eggs, chasing chicks and romping rabbits atop the stag’s head cake stand. This is my basic fruit cake (rolled out for Christmas and birthdays) but with an internal layer of marzipan baked into…
You never know: tips from a blind cook might catch on. The new kitchen gadget is a keeper. For years, I’ve been making big celebration cakes: diligently soaking the raisins, sultanas and currants in brandy for a month or more. …
HMRC have published important informati…
This Hampshire County Council consultation is highly important due to my concerns for disabled people and the very high numbers of veterans locally. These proposed HCC cuts will impact on local people, often those with disabilities and other challenges. You…
