Labour pledged not to raise taxes directly on “working people,” committing to hold off on increases to National Insurance, VAT, and income tax. However, the budget raised National Insurance contributions for employers and increased capital gains tax, which may indirectly affect workers by driving up business costs.
Quadrant prioritisation, popularised by Steven Covey in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, is actually based on Eisenhower’s Matrix. President Dwight D. Eisenhower originally developed this method to prioritise tasks by urgency and importance.
The plan was to break apart various components of the service, transforming the NHS’s organisational structure into a chaotic mess that would make a Jackson Pollock painting seem orderly by comparison.
In my view, Conservative leadership candidate Robert Jenrick comes across as rather inept and out of touch. His policies and public statements often seem lacking in substance, and he doesn’t inspire much confidence in his ability to lead. Jenrick’s approach strikes me as clumsy and unconvincing, making it difficult to take him seriously as a strong contender for leadership.
I’m also privy to a consistent flow of insider insights. Individuals generously share with me what’s unfolding and what lies ahead.
The origins trace back to Birmingham Children’s Hospital during the late 1980s, where a significant issue surfaced: heart operations for children were being postponed due to insufficient funding. Throughout the 1980s, the National Health Service (NHS) faced a series of crises, prompting the government to provide a £100 million bailout.
I sense a growing tension in the air.
The stakes are high.
After nearly fifteen years under the same governing party, it’s evident they’re far from prepared for an impending election.
Despite expectations of a recession, January’s tax receipts have soared to unprecedented levels, defying economic forecasts.
It’s a clear-cut choice…
Undoubtedly, she should have taken this action sooner. Paula Anne Vennells has now returned her CBE.
