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Welcome relief for low income savers but watch out for Gift Aid ‘sting-in-the-tail’, says charity

Savers on low incomes are eligible for extra tax relief from this April. The Government has announced that there will be no tax on savings income of up to £5,000 above the personal allowance.

Polling suggests London politicians should get behind Heathrow

Nowhere is the Heathrow debate more fiercely conducted than in London. For years, local politicians have been wary of the subject, but new polling suggests support for expansion could be key to their general election campaign.
ASCL, ATL, NAHT, NUT and Voice write to Sec of State and Nick Clegg re workload challenge

Government response to Workload Challenge survey a missed opportunity.
An expanded Heathrow will benefit all of Britain

Backing expansion at Heathrow isn't just what's best for London - it's the choice for UK airports up and down the country too.
Runways across world's major cities, now and in 2036

Infographic showing runways across world's major cities, now and in 2036, produced by KPMG for Let Britain Fly.
Why we must commit to Heathrow

From Land's End to John O'Groats, Heathrow is best placed to maximise economic benefit to the UK.

Early study into how certain breast cancer grows and spreads

Rachel Rawson: 'Knowing more about this type of breast cancer is essential and it could one day allow oncologists to tailor treatment to individuals. This could mean a better chance of survival for these patients'.
NASUWT comments on announcement on child safeguarding

Chris Keates: 'No one can fail but to be shocked by the horrific abuse of young girls revealed by recent investigations, including the Report today on Oxfordshire'.
Malawi celebrates actions to protect elephants this World Wildlife Day

Elephant populations in some Malawi parks have halved in a decade. RSPCA and Stop Ivory are partnering with the Malawi government to protect elephants and stop the poaching.
Migrant labour vital to construction but should not be a substitute for training, says CIOB

An analysis on migration in the construction sector report reveals migration is necessary to construction.
A fowl irony - RSPCA launches report as new survey shows public are unaware of welfare issues facing UK ducks

They may be the nation’s favourite waterfowl yet 93 per cent of respondents were unaware farmed ducks legally do not have to have bathing water that they can get into.