Everyone, Everyday: Talking About What Matters
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is poised to deliver her first Budget with a plan to ease the lives of millions of British workers by raising the minimum wage. Here’s the full story. Minimum Wage Increase Rachel Reeves, the UK’s first female Chancellor of the Exchequer, is reportedly considering an increase in the national minimum wage as … Read more
Once the bastion of global power and innovation, Britain now grapples with a series of symbols that mark its decline. From grand buildings to historic industries, these icons are now shadowed by neglect and decay. How did we move from grandeur to disillusionment? 1. The British Empire’s Legacy: A Fading Glimmer The remnants of Britain’s … Read more
Russia has threatened to attack British targets if Ukraine uses UK-supplied weapons amid rising tensions and the recent arrest of a British man charged with spying for Russia. Here’s the full story. Russia Threatens UK In a significant escalation of tensions, Russia has threatened to strike British targets if Ukraine uses UK-supplied weapons against Russian … Read more
Britain’s glossiest brochures won’t show you these towns. They’re like the dodgy bits of wallpaper you hope visitors won’t notice — out of sight, out of mind, eh? 1. Stoke-on-Trent: Echoes of the Potteries Once the heartbeat of Britain’s ceramic industry, Stoke-on-Trent battles an unemployment rate that’s consistently one of Staffordshire’s highest at 5.3%. Labour … Read more
Not too long ago, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer had to work on managing the jail capacity crisis. New problems have risen, threatening the initial plans to resolve capacity problems. Labour Taking Over From Tory – Prison Capacity Crisis The Labour government had to step in to manage the full-to-capacity … Read more
PCS Union has said they are “forced” to take up strike action starting at the end of August. The strike was needed because officers were being “told by managers” to choose work over caring responsibilities. Hard Work & Dedication The border officers of Heathrow work tirelessly to keep the country safe against various discrepancies by … Read more
The UK police force has recently taken a “battering” as everything from scandalous “behaviour to poor PEEL assessment scoring has damaged the public’s trust. Now, young kids are speaking out, saying they’re afraid. Gaining a Bad Reputation? Amid everything happening in the UK, it seems that the police are in the middle of it all. … Read more
Britain’s been rocked by the terrifying “infected blood scandal” that not only claimed thousands of lives but also left heartbroken and furious families. After six years, a payout finally becomes a reality. So Horrific It Sounds Unreal Contaminated blood shook the UK in the 1970s and 1980s. The lack of blood supply within the country … Read more
The head of the Catholic Church has told Ukraine it should consider waving “the white flag” as the UK and NATO urge Ukraine to fight for its sovereignty. Pope’s Controversial Comments Pope Francis made controversial remarks about the Russia-Ukraine war, suggesting that Ukraine should consider a peace deal despite the consequences for its nation. Pope’s … Read more
Three men have been sentenced to prison terms in light of their social media activity fueling the recent unrest in the UK. Unrest Still Plagueing the UK With the ongoing riots and unrest that have swept across the UK following the Southport murders, authorities are finally beginning to implement measures that will hopefully deter such … Read more