Politics

Government policies can significantly impact your retirement plans, often making it harder to secure a comfortable future. Here are twenty policies that add to the challenge. 1. Increasing State Pension Age The steady rise in the state pension age means working longer before you can retire. This policy delays financial independence for many. 2. Reduced … Read more

At the Republican National Convention, former UK Prime Ministers Boris Johnson and Liz Truss faced harsh criticism, revealing the depths of their political decline. Here’s the full story. Pride Comes Before a Fall If pride comes before a fall, perhaps it was inescapable that disgraced former Prime Ministers Boris Johnson and Liz Truss would fall, … Read more

Fewer immigrant family members are making their way to the UK as a fall in visas has reduced these numbers to over a third. It’s no longer as simple as applying for a visa as a student or immigrant worker. Here’s what’s happened.  Visas Are Down by Over 30% for Skilled Workers A report by … Read more

The UK government has signed a new agreement with European agency Fortex in an attempt to counter smuggler gangs that perilously ship small boats to the UK’s shores. UK to Sign New Agreement With EU Border Agency The United Kingdom is poised to enter into a fresh agreement with the European Union’s border agency that … Read more

Three children died, and a further eight children and two adults were injured in a knife attack in Southport.  Violent Disorders Broken Out in the Country Disorders have since broken out in several parts of London due to the spread of misinformation about the identity of the suspect charged with the crime.   Misinformation to Blame … Read more

China’s swimming team has come under fire with star athlete Zhang Yufei under the microscope. The Olympics has faced many controversies in the short time since it began. This next story doesn’t beg to differ. “The Butterfly Stroke Queen” The Olympics in France has already had many ups and downs with various opinions and team … Read more

A former Tory minister in contention to become leader of the Party has insisted the Conservatives would want nothing to do with Nigel Farage under his leadership. Tory Leadership Role The Tory leadership role has been a topic of contention after the Conservative Party’s abysmal performance in the general election in July. Replacing Rishi Former … Read more

One person has been found dead near Calais after an attempted small boat crossing from France to the UK. Rescue Mission to Save Illegal Migrants According to French authorities, one person was found dead, and a further 34 people were rescued and taken to emergency service. Small Boats Crossing an Official Crisis Small boat crossings … Read more

Extinction Rebellion’s dramatic occupation of Policy Exchange, highlighted by arrests and claims of climate science denial, has intensified scrutiny of the right-wing think tank’s influence over climate policy. Here’s the full story. Protest Arrests Just days after several Just Stop Oil protesters received the longest jail sentences ever recorded in the UK for peaceful protests, … Read more

A High Court ruling upholding the UK government’s emergency ban on puberty blockers for minors has sparked significant controversy. Here’s the full story. Ban on Puberty Blockers Upheld The High Court has ruled that the emergency ban on prescribing puberty blockers to minors is lawful. The ban, enacted by the then Conservative government in May, … Read more