Politics

A report by the Food Foundation has shown that the quality of food we’re feeding our children dramatically impacts their health, growth and intelligence.  Kids are Shorter, Fatter and Sicker The report highlights that thanks to poor diets, food poverty and food insecurity, many children are suffering severe yet avoidable health consequences.  Obesity-Related Diseases Increasing … Read more

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made it his mission to “Stop the boats” in 2023, but immigration numbers have now reached a record high.  Record High Migrant Crossings in 2024 Despite Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s claims, migrant crossings are at the highest that Britain has ever seen. Small Boat Crossings Soar Immigrants arriving in the country … Read more

SAS doctors in England have accepted a significant pay increase from the government, resolving a prolonged dispute, though other strikes are still on the horizon. Here’s the full story. New Pay Deal Accepted The Conservatives have been handed a significant reprieve ahead of the upcoming election as, after months of negotiations, Specialty and Associate Specialist … Read more

In a historic move, Amazon workers at the Coventry warehouse are voting in a pivotal union recognition ballot that could secure them the right to negotiate for better pay and working conditions for the first time in the UK. Here’s the full story. Forced to Recognise Unions The multi-billion dollar company Amazon is facing down … Read more

Following Labour’s claims that the Tories’ national insurance tax cuts would ruin state pensions, Chancellor Hunt felt the need to launch a scathing attack on the opposition in an impassioned speech. Hunt Launches Attack on Labour Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has launched a scathing attack on the Labour Party after it claimed the Tories’ tax cuts … Read more

Nigel Farage has unveiled the Reform UK populist manifesto, which includes several right-wing pledges, including sweeping tax cuts, abandoning net zero targets, and life imprisonment for drug dealers. Here’s the full story. Populist Pledges Nigel Farage has launched the Reform UK manifesto in Wales, presenting a series of populist pledges designed to appeal to voters … Read more

Retirement in the UK is far from the golden years many envision. Here are 20 critical ways in which the system is failing British retirees, casting a shadow over their post-work life. 1. Inadequate State Pension The UK state pension is one of the least generous in the developed world, leaving many retirees struggling to … Read more

Brexit has reshaped the UK in ways many didn’t anticipate or choose to ignore. Here’s a candid look at the less-discussed but significant impacts of this monumental decision. 1. Loss of Free Movement Brexit has stripped UK citizens of the right to live, work, and retire freely across 27 EU countries. The convenience and cultural … Read more

What could a second Trump presidency mean for the UK? From trade to transatlantic relations, the impacts could be profound and sometimes unpredictable. 1. Strained US-UK Relations A Trump victory could strain the special relationship, especially if UK policies diverge from US interests. Expect more public disagreements and diplomatic tensions. 2. Volatile Trade Negotiations Trade … Read more

Is Britain still the global powerhouse it once was? Mounting evidence suggests that the UK is struggling to maintain its historic influence. How did we get here? 1. Declining Economic Power Britain’s economy has slipped down the global rankings, trailing behind countries like Germany and Japan. With stagnant wage growth and rising living costs, the … Read more