Everyone, Everyday: Talking About What Matters
The UK’s high streets, once bustling centres of commerce and community, have been facing a gradual decline. A combination of factors, including the rise of online shopping, high business rates, and changing consumer habits, has left many town centres struggling. Here’s a look at 18 towns that exemplify the challenges faced by high streets across … Read more
Navigating the English language is akin to embarking on a whimsical journey through history and culture, with each phrase revealing its peculiar backstory. Here’s a humorous dive into 21 English phrases that seem to have been conjured up during a particularly quirky moment in time, complete with a hint at their origins. 1. “Bob’s Your … Read more
Ah, the grand pension uplift of £17.35 a week! Here we are, decades of hard work and what do we get? Enough to maybe buy a pint of milk in the future, considering the way prices are going. But, let’s not get all sunshine and rainbows about it. Here’s a list of 21 things to … Read more
In the green and pleasant land of the UK, not every breath of air is a gulp of pastoral bliss. Some towns offer air that’s more “eau de exhaust” than “fresh country breeze.” Here’s a countdown to the 15 most polluted towns in the UK, where taking a deep breath might just come with a … Read more
Ah, the Baby Boomers – a generation as famous for its cultural revolutions as it is for those catchphrases that have the younger gens rolling their eyes into the next postcode. Let’s check out the 21 most irritating: 1. “Back in my day…” The classic opener to any tale that usually ends with how much … Read more
The Office for National Statistics figures show that the UK economy is officially out of recession. Data shows the economy grew by 0.6% between January and March. Latest Figures Better Than Expected There was an air of caution about today’s figures. Some economists had warned that sticky inflation and a high Bank of England base … Read more
The Labour Party has announced a brand new scheme to tackle immigration in response to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda Bill. Labour’s Counter-Terrorism Plans After the Conservative’s controversial Rwanda scheme finally got passed into British law, the Labour Party responded with a plan of its own. Starmer’s Rwanda Alternative After months of criticism from the … Read more
Following almost 20 rounds of talks, and lots of diplomatic pushing and pulling, there’s growing optimism that a UK/EU Gibraltar deal can be struck this summer. Much of the Deal is Done According to both parties, much of the deal is already done. The broad terms of what an agreement will look like has been … Read more
As Reform UK edges closer to political significance, what would a right-wing coalition mean for everyday life in the UK? From your pint down the local to the way your streets are policed, the potential impact could be far-reaching. How ready are you to see these changes unfold? 1. Stricter Immigration Policies Expect tighter controls … Read more
MPs’ groundbreaking proposal to decriminalize abortion up to 24 weeks in England and Wales ignites passionate debates, signalling a pivotal moment in the fight for reproductive rights and healthcare reform. Here’s the full story. Roe v Wade Following the overturning of Roe v Wade in the United States, reproductive rights and safe, legal abortion access … Read more