UK government under pressure over petrol prices
As we approach the next general election the UK government is today concerned about growing unrest within the UK motoring community. The price of a litre of petrol is now around £1.20 and there are concerns that we could see the price increase to £1.50 in the short-term. A number of motoring organisations are reporting significant unrest amongst the members and many MPs have been on the end of verbal tongue lashings from voters in the UK who are dismayed at the amount of tax the UK government is currently taking from a litre of petrol.
In many ways the UK government's hands are effectively tied in the short-term because no major policies can be announced and no major changes brought in during the four-week period up to the next election. As a consequence the UK government is likely to see unrest among voters reflected in voting intentions and this could turn out to be something of a real disaster for Gordon Brown and his chances of re-election.
Despite various promises to assist UK motorists in the past, many are still complaining that they are being "milked" by the UK government at a time when household budgets are being stretched to the limit and financial belts are at breaking point.
Share this..
Related stories
UK government announces shared maternity leave
The UK government has today revealed that new mothers will be able to split their maternity leave between themselves and their husband effectively giving the opportunity for fathers to take six months maternity leave from their work. Despite the fact this is an issue which has been ongoing since 2004 when the Conservative party first suggested such a move it has not been well received in the busin...
Read More"Big Six" energy companies continue to lose market share
08/09/2014 New figures released have shown the six biggest energy companies in England are continuing to lose market share to smaller suppliers. The figures, released by independent research group Cornwall Energy, reveal that five years ago, the large suppliers had 99.8% of the market, which has now gone down to 92.4%. This shows that independent suppliers have increased their market share...
Read MoreMobile calls to 0800 numbers will now be free
02/07/2015 Phone calls to numbers beginning 0800 or 0808 will now be free from mobile phones as well as landlines. The changes are part of a new overhaul of telephone numbers from Ofcom, the communications regulator in the UK. The changes have been in the pipeline for months, and charges from service numbers beginning with 084, 087, 118 or 09, will also be simplified. Ofcom has claimed th...
Read MoreIs it safe to call the bottom of the oil market?
As the price of oil continues to hover over the $100 a barrel level there is a growing thought that it is only a matter of time before it crashes through $100 and down to much lower levels. While this event could be delayed because of short term concerns about the hurricane season in the US and the oncoming winter months, there is a feeling that the price of oil will weaken further. This now beg...
Read MorePet owners beware you could be in trouble for being too kind
At a time when the UK economy is collapsing, people can literally not afford to heat their homes the government has brought in the Animal Welfare Act 2006 which could literally make it an offence to treat your dog to certain sweets and doggie treats, or disturb the animal while it is feeding!
The new code of practice relates to dogs, cats and horses and while not set in law as yet i...