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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

Harry Potter author, JK Rowling will face ‘no further action’ from Scottish Police over misgendering comments she made online.  Rowling Issued a Challenge to Police to Arrest Her On Monday Scotland passed a hate crime law. Rowling went online and posted a thread in which she claimed that the new legislation was “wide open to … Read more

Free childcare is available despite the reduced number of childcare places as the new government childcare bill undergoes implementation.  Biggest Expansion in Childcare The newly initiated government bill has been recently launched and labelled “the biggest ever expansion in childcare.” Spring Budget for Childcare In 2023, the Department of Education proposed restructuring support to make … Read more

Tourism has always been an economic boost for countries, but some countries are taking action to reduce foot traffic, and the UK has upped the ante.  Different Treatments for Tourists Tourists feel unwanted, especially in the EU, as they clamp down to deter visitors. It’s not unusual for countries to treat tourists differently, and this … Read more

Londoners are being warned of multiple bills that are being increased despite the current cost-of-living crisis. Introduction to Price Increases Londoners are bracing themselves for significant increases in bills, ranging from council tax to broadband and water charges. Council Tax Hikes Local authorities are implementing a 5% increase in the average annual council tax bill, … 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

The United Nations has slammed Sunak’s Rwanda proposal for its human rights breaches. Will Sunak finally cave to the pressure? UN Calls for Abandonment of Rwanda Scheme The United Nations Human Rights Committee (UNHRC) has urged Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to halt his Rwanda scheme. Rwanda Scheme Explained Sunak’s controversial Rwanda scheme aims to deport … 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

Thames Water expects the public to pick up the bill for “years” of mismanagement after being called a “Disgrace” by the government. Government Warning to Thames Water Government Ministers have slammed the UK’s largest water firm, calling it a “disgrace” after putting its debt on the public. Water Price Hikes According to the government, the … Read more