Everyone, Everyday: Talking About What Matters
John Swinney’s appointment as SNP leader heralds a fresh start for the party, as he pledges to unite members and steer a course toward renewal and stability in Scottish politics. Here’s the full story. Calm and Collected The last few years in Scottish politics have been anything but calm and collected. There have been police … Read more
Four years after Brexit, the UK faces a new wave of challenges as food import costs from Europe are set to surge by 60%. Brexit Four Years On Brexit was never going to be a quick and painless process, but the consequences are still coming four years later. This time, Brits are facing a 60% … Read more
Now that the local elections are over, the debriefs will be underway. Campaign managers will decide their tactics for the upcoming elections. The question is for the Tories: With their record in government being so poor, what are they actually going to campaign on? Tory Record on the Economy Since 2010, economic growth has largely … Read more
After winning the Rochdale by-election by a landslide victory, George Galloway warned Labour’s deputy leader as her popularity faded in Greater Manchester. George Galloway’s Political Intentions Workers Party of Britain leader, George Galloway, expressed his desire to target Labour’s deputy leader, Angela Rayner, and potentially overturn her majority in the Ashton-under-Lyne constituency during the next … Read more
A recent survey unveils Brexit, Partygate, and historical scandals as key factors driving disillusionment in UK democracy, sparking calls for urgent reform. Here’s the full story. Political Upheaval Following what seems like years of political upheaval in the UK, a recent survey conducted by Savanta has revealed just how badly the British public views their … Read more
The Home Office has announced it will look to crack down on “extremists” entering the country legally, striking fear in the public as protestors from all walks of life continue to call for a cease-fire in Gaza. Government’s Measures Against Hate Preachers The UK government is set to introduce measures aimed at preventing “extremists” from … Read more
Rising borrowing costs and high inflation blamed for expected rent rise according to a leading think tank. Predictions from the Resolution Foundation say that there are ‘significant housing cost rises yet to come’. Borrowing Costs Highest in Almost Two Decades Following the interest spike caused by the disastrous Truss and Kwarteng budget, anyone with a … Read more
In a UK first move, Manchester has raised £2.8m by introducing a tourist tax. The money will be spent on marketing and maintenance of the city. How Much is the Tourist Tax? The tax is better known as the ‘City Visitor Charge’, and it’s a £1 per room, per night fee. It was first introduced … Read more
Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves says plans to invest in more tax officials would help raise £5bn a year for the public purse. This money would be used to help fund the NHS and school breakfast clubs. Announcement Comes After Spending Commitments Questioned The government has announced plans to scrap the non-dom status currently enjoyed by … Read more
With an international football tournament, the Olympics, major music events and the chance of warm weather, analysts hope the UK economy enjoys a summer heatwave. Economy Has Turned a Corner After officially entering recession, there are hopes that the UK economy is going to claw its way back to growth soon. Year-on-year retail sales increased … Read more