#labour-policy

#labour-policy

Charlie Nunn, the chief executive of Lloyds Banking Group, warned that increasing taxes on banks would hinder Labour's plan for economic recovery in the City of London. He emphasized that such a tax hike would contradict the chancellor's recent promises to stimulate growth. Nunn pointed out that the financial sector plays a crucial role in supporting households and businesses. Additionally, he noted that the UK already has the highest tax regime for financial services compared to other major economies.

Maternity leave is paid at 90% of a mother's average weekly earnings for the first six weeks, then for the next 33 weeks, whichever is lower of that 90% figure or 187.18 a week.

Owners of historic homes could soon get a reprieve from expensive energy efficiency upgrades, as Labour considers exemptions for listed properties and historic buildings.

"If mental health charities are exploiting this practice to discriminate against people with mental health issues then we have to accept that it is a serious problem in every type of workplace in this country."