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Sunak warns MPs over Christmas party expenses after watchdog gives go-ahead

Rishi Sunak has warned MPs they will have to justify their expenses to voters after they were told for the first time they could charge taxpayers for Christmas parties. The Prime Minister “certainly doesn’t intend” to put food, refreshments and ...

22 Nov 2022 at 13:27

MPs criticise rules allowing them to claim expenses for Christmas parties

The watchdog responsible for MPs’ expenses has been criticised for being “naive” and “irresponsible” by allowing claims for Christmas parties. The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (Ipsa) has told MPs for the first time they can ...

22 Nov 2022 at 09:54

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Large cohort of Tipperary workers could be entitled to a tax refund says Senator Ahearn

Many taxpayers working in different areas are not aware of flat-rate expenses they are entitled to, a Fine Gael Senator has said. A flat-rate expense is a type of tax relief or tax credit that is available to assist with work-related costs ...

15 Sept 2022 at 22:33

Local News

Laois Offaly TD likens electrical bills to 'psychological torture’

A Laois Offaly TD has likened the opening of electrical bills to a form ‘psychological torture’ for hard pressed homes and businesses. Deputy Carol Nolan said "exorbitant" and "unsustainable" electricity and energy prices continue to ...

25 Apr 2023 at 11:33

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Does the taxman owe you money?

Based on recent provisional figures from Revenue indicating that up to €300m was potentially overpaid by taxpayers in 2021, tax refund specialists Taxback.com have released their Customer Index 2021, detailing how much Irish people ...

08 Aug 2022 at 23:33

Scotland

Water regulator chief’s £170 Mulberry wallet was approved on expenses

The former chief executive of Scotland’s water industry regulator had an expense claim for a £170 Mulberry wallet approved, auditors combing through the accounts of the public body have found. Alan Sutherland also put glasses ...

08 Nov 2024 at 09:57

Watchdog moves to simplify rules on MPs’ expenses

Rules on MPs’ expenses could be simplified to address public concern and make sure politicians understand their responsibilities when it comes to spending public funds. The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority ...

29 Oct 2024 at 17:30

Life

How to save money in every area of your life in 2024

There’s no beating around the bush… we’re all on a mission to have a bit more money in the bank as we look ahead to the coming year. And with that, more spending power for when the time comes. To put you on the front ...

02 Jan 2024 at 07:30

Ireland

Payments to international protection applicants to be means tested

Payments to international protection applicants will be means tested from next month under revised Government guidance. Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys has confirmed that international protection ...

23 May 2024 at 16:40

Scotland

MSP expenses paid by Scottish Parliament rose by 5.5% last year, figures show

The Scottish Parliament paid out £23.5 million in expenses to MSPs last year, representing a 5.5% increase from 2021/22. Expenses data for the 2022/23 financial year was published on Thursday and covers staff ...

02 Nov 2023 at 16:03

Rishi Sunak will accept new £91,000 MP salary, No 10 indicates

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will accept an inflation-busting 5.5% increase in his MP’s pay, No 10 has indicated. The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (Ipsa) has recommended MPs’ basic salaries be ...

15 Mar 2024 at 14:14

Ireland

New ethics legislation should be in place before next election, says minister

New ethics legislation for politicians in Ireland should be in place before the next general election, a minister has said. Sports Minister Thomas Byrne made the remarks after a former member of the ...

29 Jan 2023 at 13:27

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