Everyone, Everyday: Talking About What Matters
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced sweeping budget cuts and reforms, including the controversial scrapping of winter fuel payments for millions of pensioners, to address the Conservatives’ massive £22 billion deficit. Here’s the full story. Fiery Speech in Parliament In a fiery speech to Parliament, in her first major announcement since Labour won the recent election … Read more
Tommy Robinson has reportedly made a run for it after he was arrested and released on bail. What will local authorities do now? Robinson Has Left the Building Tommy Robinson, whose name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, has fled the UK recently, The Guardian reported. A Man Is Arrested On Sunday, the local Kent police reported that … Read more
Ever wondered about the peculiarly British origins of some of our most colourful phrases? From cheeky market scams to historical mishaps, how did these expressions become part of our daily natter? 1. Not Enough Room to Swing a Cat Far from animal cruelty, this old naval phrase refers to the lack of space below decks … Read more
The UK government has abruptly halted a controversial free speech law in universities just days before its implementation, sparking a heated debate about the balance between protecting academic freedom and safeguarding vulnerable groups. Here’s the full story. Possible Repeal The newly elected Labour government has halted the implementation of the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) … Read more
Britain has long been a nation of proud traditions, iconic innovations, and a unique culture. However, as times change, so too does the focus of national pride. Here’s a look at 21 things the UK once held in high esteem, which now seem to stir less affection or have fallen out of favour. 1. Manufacturing … Read more
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to reveal a shocking £20bn hole in public finances, which could lead to significant tax hikes and crackdowns on wealthy tax avoiders. Here’s the full story. £20 Billion Gap The newly appointed Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to reveal a staggering £20 billion gap in the public finances following a … Read more
Human rights and environmental groups are urging the Home Secretary to reverse recent harsh crackdowns on peaceful protests, sparking a heated debate on the future of democratic freedoms in the UK. Here’s the full story. Crackdown on Protest Human rights and environmental groups are intensifying their efforts to reverse the “crackdown” on peaceful protests by … Read more
Former Home Secretary Dame Priti Patel has launched her bid to lead the Conservative Party, promising to unite its members and rejuvenate its fortunes after a historic electoral defeat. Here’s the full story. Third Time Lucky Dame Priti Patel, who was given a Damehood by disgraced former Prime Minister Boris Johnson and who was found … Read more
Remember those pearls of wisdom our teachers used to drop between lessons on long division and the Tudors? As it turns out, not all classroom proclamations were as golden as we were led to believe. Here’s a cheeky look back at some of the classics. 1. “You Won’t Always Have a Calculator in Your Pocket!” … Read more
British citizens have long enjoyed a fairly positive reputation abroad, celebrated for their politeness, dry humour, and cultural contributions. However, recent trends suggest that the British charm might be wearing thin in some parts of the world. Here’s a look at 20 reasons why Brits are becoming less popular globally. 1. Brexit Fallout Brexit has … Read more