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Vacant properties around the UK are being used to grow cannabis in high volumes by crime syndicates that are profiting millions of pounds. High Street Property Being Used for Drug Cultivation According to the National Police Chiefs’ Council, vacant pubs, cafes, nightclubs and office buildings are being used by gangs to operate their drug network.  … Read more

UK homebuilding companies are expressing a positive outlook for the construction industry due to the new planning reforms and the Bank of England’s reduced key interest rate. The economy is looking better, and interest in potential buyers is increasing.  Improved Customer Confidence Due to Cuts Improved customer confidence has seen a rise in potential buyers … Read more

The infant mortality rate is on the rise in the UK, with the Black and Asian ethnic groups in the North of England more vulnerable than the others. Care Staggered for Ethnic Groups The disparities show a trend that certain socioeconomically deprived areas and Black and Asian communities are not getting the same care and … Read more

A staggering 150,000 children in England are currently living in temporary housing, marking the highest number since 2004.  “National Scandal” With Homelessness Rise The Deputy Prime Minister, Angela Rayner, has deemed this situation, which is on the rise, a “national scandal.” Housing Overhaul in the Pipeline Rayner has planned the housing overhaul with a proposed … Read more

The government has announced that it will repeal the Strikes Act 2023 to restore public services and strengthen the rights of all workers. Strikes Act of 2023 The Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023 tried to enforce that specific sectors provide a minimum level of service even during strikes.  MSL Meant to Be Retained During … Read more

The government has announced that it will repeal the Strikes Act 2023 to restore public services and strengthen the rights of all workers. Strikes Act of 2023 The Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023 tried to enforce that specific sectors provide a minimum level of service even during strikes. MSL Meant to Be Retained During … Read more

Under the new plans announced by the Chancellor, an estimated 10 million pensioners in England and Wales will not be granted winter fuel payments.  Reeves Trying to Close the £22 Billion Gap Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been making the tough decisions that no one wants to make to close a £22 billion hole in the … Read more

Pensioners are being targeted to be charged for National Insurance to help pay for social care.  Pensioners to Pay 8% National Insurance Contributions Pensioners have been warned that they might have to pay 8% of the National Insurance to cover the increasing social care costs.  Revival of Johnson’s Health and Social Care Tax The proposal … Read more

The home office has begun a summer campaign cracking down on illegal immigration with raids targeting workers in car washes and the beauty sector who may be illegally working.   Home Secretary Implements Plan The UK home secretary, Yvette Cooper, says that officials have been assigned to a “return and enforcement programme” focused on businesses that … Read more

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has warned that social media posts might fuel the riots in Britain.  Violence on the Up Since Southport Attacks Riots have taken place across England and Northern Ireland following the Southport attacks that occurred last week. Sixth Day of Unrest With No Stop in Sight The riots and unrest have continued … Read more