Everyone, Everyday: Talking About What Matters
Brexit-related complications are forcing cargo planes like One Air’s Boeing 747 to take longer and more costly routes to the USA for servicing. Here’s why this is happening. Costs Are Increasing One Air is concerned about the travel arrangements and implications that filter from the government to companies operating in the UK. The cargo carrier … Read more
Over 200 migrants made the perilous journey across the English Channel in small boats. The crossing remains hazardous, and the UK government is taking action to address the situation. Here’s what happened. Refugee Strategy The UK has been a “hot spot” for illegal migrants for a very long time. The former Conservative government implemented the … Read more
Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s approval ratings are slipping as Reform UK gains momentum in the polls following the recent far-right riots that shook the nation. Here’s the full story. Starmer’s Approval Takes a Hit Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s approval ratings have plummeted just six weeks after his landslide victory in the recent general election. Decline … Read more
Former Tory cabinet minister Jacob Rees-Mogg, still grappling with the sting of his recent electoral loss, is seriously contemplating a political return — even after acknowledging that the Conservatives “deserved” their defeat. Here’s the full story. Weighing a Political Return Former Tory Cabinet Minister and soon-to-be reality TV star Jacob Rees-Mogg has announced that he … Read more
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been trying to tackle the UK’s finances, making tough decisions no one wants to make, only to be hit with a £47 billion bill in outstanding compensations. “Black Hole” Discovered First Earlier this year, she uncovered a £22 billion ‘black hole’ in the public finances, which she has been trying to … Read more
A nuclear missile test conducted by the UK, just off the coast of the US, has ended in failure for the second time in a row, resulting in questions about the UK’s readiness for a potential conflict with Russia. British Nuclear Missile Test Faces Setback The UK’s Trident 2 ballistic missile test ended in failure … Read more
Following almost two decades of sluggish growth, the government has unleashed a series of ambitious plans to kickstart the UK economy. Let’s take a look at them. Removing Handbrakes The credit crunch, austerity, Brexit, and lockdowns have all contributed to the UK’s sluggish growth over the past 16 years. Heavy Household Costs The Office of … Read more
Britain’s storied traditions, once the backbone of its cultural identity, are increasingly becoming relics of the past. As we drift towards a more globalised and digitalised society, it’s worth pondering whether we are trading more than just old habits — are we losing a piece of what made Britain uniquely British? 1. The House of … Read more
Not everything that’s made in Britain makes sense to the rest of the world. Some of our favourite shows, products, and ideas have been met with blank stares and raised eyebrows when we’ve tried to send them abroad. It makes you wonder: are we the weird ones, or is everyone else missing out? 1. Have … Read more
Ireland unveils emergency legislation to return asylum seekers to the UK amid concerns over migration policies, sparking debate with British authorities. Here’s the full story. Worst of Times It has never been very easy to be an asylum seeker, torn away from a previous life, loved ones and the country you called home to seek … Read more