Everyone, Everyday: Talking About What Matters
Grant Gallacher 
The UK government’s controversial detention operation has launched earlier than expected, as it accelerates preparations to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda, amidst mounting legal challenges and social outcry. Here’s the full story. New Low It can be tempting to think that politics has, must have, reached a new low, and then something can come around … Read more
MPs have challenged the Charity Commission’s handling of its Global Warming Policy Foundation investigation, alleging unlawful delay and highlighting concerns over the think tank’s climate scepticism. Here’s the full story. Hard to Ignore As the world continues to heat up, and this spring is already set to see more record-breaking weather events, from heat waves … Read more
Former MI6 chief Sir Alex Younger advocates for a reevaluation of Britain’s defence strategy, urging Britons to prepare for national service in response to evolving security threats. Here’s the full story. Shake Up The war in Ukraine has shaken up the world’s security apparatus in a way not seen in a generation or more. Rethinking … Read more
British farmers advocate for a universal basic income amidst post-Brexit struggles, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable financial support in the agricultural sector. Here’s the full story. Cracks in the Dam With the much-vaunted sunlit uplands of Brexit completely failing to appear, the cracks in the post-Brexit uplands of Brexit plans are starting to appear. … Read more
Amidst mounting frustrations, teachers in England and Wales consider potential strikes as the National Education Union warns of ongoing discord with policymakers, highlighting pressing issues of pay and funding. Here’s the full story. Cost of Living Crisis The cost-of-living crisis, high inflation, and the UK economy being officially in recession have made it more difficult … Read more
Labour unveils plans to swiftly abolish hereditary peers in the UK House of Lords, prioritising democratic reform while allowing ousted legislators continued access to Parliament. Here’s the full story. Policy Reveal The Labour Party, widely predicted to form the next government, has started revealing more of the policies it would enact should it be elected … Read more
In a strategic move to target younger audiences, The Independent announces its acquisition of BuzzFeed and HuffPost operations in the UK and Ireland, signalling a significant shift in the region’s media landscape. Here’s the full story. Right Wing News The UK’s media ecosystem leans heavily to the right, with the two newspapers with the widest … Read more
Protesters have demanded an end to the exclusion of women at the Garrick Club, igniting a debate on tradition, privilege, and the role of secretive clubs in the running of the British state. Here’s the full story. Smoke-Filled Rooms The notion that the British state was run from smoke-filled wood-panelled rooms used to be the … Read more
Renowned broadcaster Sir David Attenborough defends the BBC licence fee amid a price hike, emphasising its vital role in supporting global programming as it navigates partnerships with commercial entities and potential shifts in advertising strategies. Here’s the full story. Uniting Figures With the situation in the UK so consistently volatile, there are very few figures … Read more
The Office for National Statistics has reversed its decision on reporting homeless deaths, in a move that has been welcomed by campaigners. Here’s the full story. No Easy Existence It’s not easy to exist in the UK at the moment. The cost-of-living crisis has pushed millions of Brits into poverty, inflation is sky-high, and the … Read more