Everyone, Everyday: Talking About What Matters
In June this year, we published an article that suggested that Adam Gregg, a former Conservative parliamentary candidate for Spen Valley, was involved in inappropriate behaviour with underage girls. We were wrong. Adam Gregg is a respected businessman whose work with young people has been recognised and praised. We apologise unreservedly to Adam Gregg.
Brexit-related complications are forcing cargo planes like One Air’s Boeing 747 to take longer and more costly routes to the USA for servicing. Here’s why this is happening. Costs Are Increasing One Air is concerned about the travel arrangements and implications that filter from the government to companies operating in the UK. The cargo carrier … Read more
Britain’s been rocked by the terrifying “infected blood scandal” that not only claimed thousands of lives but also left heartbroken and furious families. After six years, a payout finally becomes a reality. So Horrific It Sounds Unreal Contaminated blood shook the UK in the 1970s and 1980s. The lack of blood supply within the country … Read more
The last two years have been rocky for passengers, train drivers, and the ASLEF as rail strikes are finally ending. What will the new rate agreement be, and is everyone happy? It Was a Long Ordeal The Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers & Firemen (ASLEF) has negotiated an agreement with the UK government to raise … Read more
The working class in the UK is increasingly voicing discontent, but why exactly is their patience running thin? What underlying issues drive this critical dialogue? 1. Stagnant Wages and Rising Living Costs As the cost of living skyrockets, wages for working-class jobs have largely stagnated. This widening gap makes everyday life a financial challenge for … Read more
Oil prices have come down, but fuel prices go up. UK motorists may need to pay 6p more per litre. Some call fuel retailers “greedy rip-offs.” Another Increase It was recently announced that UK motorists are going to pay an extra 6p a litre when filling up on fuel. People May Be Put Off Driving … Read more
Students could face a terrible fate if UK Universities were to close. Higher education minister Jacqui Smith hasn’t denied nor confirmed this rather scary reality. Harsh Realities Might Come to Fruition for UK Universities Speaking in an interview with Sky News, the Minister of Higher Education, Jacqui Smith, was asked whether some universities would actually … Read more
As the UK economy gains strength, slowing wage growth raises new questions about the road ahead. Here’s the full story. Signs of Recovery The UK economy finally appeared to show signs of recovery in the second quarter of 2024, expanding by 0.6% between April and June. The growth rate of 0.7% in the first quarter … Read more
Navigating the UK housing market is becoming akin to walking through a minefield blindfolded. With economic indicators flashing warning signals like a lighthouse in a storm, let’s dissect the signs suggesting the UK housing market is more of a bubble than a stable foundation. 1. Skyrocketing House Prices The chasm between house prices and the … Read more
In a turn of events that’s shaking up high streets across the UK, several beloved retailers are closing their doors this summer. Is this the end of an era for brick-and-mortar shopping, or just another twist in the retail saga? 1. B&M The discount retailer is closing its Gainsborough store this summer. This closure is … Read more