Everyone, Everyday: Talking About What Matters
Robert Jenrick’s controversial call for the immediate arrest of protesters shouting “Allahu Akbar” has ignited a firestorm of accusations and backlash from Muslim leaders and political figures alike. Here’s the full story. Igniting a Political Firestorm After days of far-right violence and rioting engulfed the UK, Robert Jenrick, a Tory leadership contender, has ignited a … Read more
Facing a £22 billion fiscal shortfall, Chancellor Rachel Reeves hints at a potential capital gains tax hike in the upcoming October Budget, leaving many speculating on the economic impact. Here’s the full story. Tax Increases Incoming Wealthier Britons have reacted with trepidation after Chancellor Rachel Reeves indicated that a potential rise in capital gains tax … Read more
Islamophobia in the UK has surged from the end of 2023 to now, with one anti-hate charity reporting more incidents in the last four months than it has seen since it was founded. Record Surge in Islamophobic Incidents Reports have found a significant increase in Islamophobic incidents in the UK between October 7 and February … Read more
Former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss has criticised Vice President Kamala Harris’s record, as European allies quietly worry about Harris’s potential presidential run. Here’s the full story. Truss Takes on Harris Liz Truss, the former Prime Minister with the dubious honour of being the shortest-serving leader in the country’s history, recently launched into a full-throated … Read more
Labour’s quest to mend EU ties while sidestepping Brexit pitfalls could reshape Britain’s future, but the path is fraught with political and economic challenges, and the EU might not be as accommodating as they would like. Here’s the full story. Navigating Complexities As the Labour Party, under Keir Starmer’s leadership, readies itself for potential electoral … Read more
The UK Supreme Court has decisively ruled against Shamima Begum’s appeal to restore her British citizenship, reinforcing earlier decisions and sparking debate over national security and human rights. Here’s the full story. Another Significant Setback Shamima Begum, the British teenager who travelled to Syria to join the Islamic State (IS), has faced another significant setback … Read more
Elon Musk’s provocative comments on Britain’s recent riots have sparked a heated political debate and drawn sharp criticism from UK officials. Here’s the full story. Great Power, No Responsibility Elon Musk is widely regarded as the world’s richest man. However, a string of recent decisions and statements, ranging from eccentric to menacing, have called into … Read more
The government has repealed the Conservatives’ controversial anti-strike law, marking the start of what unions and workers hope will be a significant shift in industrial relations. Here’s the full story. Resetting Industrial Relations The recently elected Labour government has begun the long process of resetting industrial relations in the UK by unpicking some of the … Read more
Interest rates are impacting all sectors, and as a result, wages might decrease soon. At the same time, job seekers may notice jobs becoming all the more scarce. Here are some of the challenges the UK faces. Defining Economic Inactivity The Office for National Statistics defines economic inactivity as unemployed people who have not managed … Read more
As much as we Brits love to pride ourselves on our historical achievements and cultural exports, let’s face it, we’re not always the globe’s cup of tea. Here’s a look at why the world might just have a point in rolling their eyes at us. 1. Our Incessant Moaning We Brits have perfected the art … Read more