Politics

The UK economy is currently experiencing growth, but the impact of Brexit on this growth is complex and controversial. Recent Economic Growth in the UK The UK economy grew by 0.6% in the second quarter of 2024, continuing its recovery from the recession at the end of 2023. Factors Behind the Growth This growth has … Read more

A recent UN report has strongly condemned the UK for a disturbing increase in racist hate speech and violence, demanding immediate reforms and accountability. Here’s the full story. Notice to the UK The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) has issued a strong warning to the United Kingdom, urging immediate and … Read more

As the UK prepares for its first Labour Budget in 14 years, a new poll shows increasing public support for taxing the wealthy and enhancing public services. Here’s the full story. Shifts in Public Opinion As the UK prepares for its first Labour Budget in over a decade, public opinion appears to be shifting in … Read more

Despite the economic resurgence, Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans to raise taxes, reduce benefits, and cut spending to improve public finances. Controversy Over Radical Shifts Reeves has faced significant criticism for recently implementing drastic measures across the UK to fill the large black hole that she inherited from the Conservatives. Inheritance of Worst Public Finances in … Read more

The government has announced a ‘surge’ in return flights for illegal immigrants, sending them back to their countries of origin. This raises serious questions about why such measures haven’t been implemented earlier. Strategic Government Plan The Government has shared their plan to hire 100 more intelligence officers. Showing serious intent to tackle smuggling gangs and … Read more

A recent poll shows a significant drop in public confidence, with more than half of Brits thinking the UK is heading in the wrong direction—casting doubt on Labour’s capacity to lead the country effectively. Here’s the full story. Heading in the Wrong Direction A recent Ipsos survey has revealed a stark fact that will profoundly … Read more

Not everything we Brits love works when it crosses our borders. From political ideas to beloved TV shows, some of our most cherished exports have bombed spectacularly on the international stage. Are we the odd ones out, or is everyone else just missing the point? 1. Tesco’s Fresh & Easy: A Supermarket Experiment Gone Wrong … Read more

While the spotlight shines brightly elsewhere, these towns are suffering in silence. How did Britain’s promise of progress overlook these places?  1. Sunderland: Quiet Docks, Quiet Streets Sunderland used to thrive with ships and factories. Now, it’s struggling with a 7.5% unemployment rate and not enough new jobs. Labour MP Julie Elliott is trying to … Read more

Government borrowing has surged beyond initial projections during a period of rising pay and costs for public services. This has created a mismatch between borrowed funds and government spending. £3.1 Billion Borrowing Surge in July The Office for National Statistics reported that July saw the largest borrowing figures since 2021, coming in at £3.1 billion. … Read more

A UN expert has called on the UK government to reassess its use of indefinite prison sentences under Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP). Labour Introduced IPP in 2005 The IPP, introduced in 2005 by Labour, allowed the courts to implement prison sentences with no set release date.  IPP Were Indefinite Sentences Between 2005-2012 IPP sentences … Read more