Everyone, Everyday: Talking About What Matters
Grant Gallacher 
In a strategic move to target younger audiences, The Independent announces its acquisition of BuzzFeed and HuffPost operations in the UK and Ireland, signalling a significant shift in the region’s media landscape. Here’s the full story. Right Wing News The UK’s media ecosystem leans heavily to the right, with the two newspapers with the widest … Read more
As food bank usage skyrockets among police officers, new research has uncovered the stark truth behind the thin blue line, revealing the profound challenges of food poverty within law enforcement. Here’s the full story. Cost of Living Crisis With the UK firmly in the grip of a cost-of-living crisis, inflation back on the rise, and … Read more
The alarming surge in waterborne diseases in England has prompted urgent calls for action to address sewage discharge and safeguard public health, as hospital admissions have risen by 60% since 2010. Here’s the full story. Protecting or Conserving The name of the current governing party of the United Kingdom, the Conservatives, is a misnomer when … Read more
Protesters have demanded an end to the exclusion of women at the Garrick Club, igniting a debate on tradition, privilege, and the role of secretive clubs in the running of the British state. Here’s the full story. Smoke-Filled Rooms The notion that the British state was run from smoke-filled wood-panelled rooms used to be the … Read more
Renowned broadcaster Sir David Attenborough defends the BBC licence fee amid a price hike, emphasising its vital role in supporting global programming as it navigates partnerships with commercial entities and potential shifts in advertising strategies. Here’s the full story. Uniting Figures With the situation in the UK so consistently volatile, there are very few figures … Read more
The Office for National Statistics has reversed its decision on reporting homeless deaths, in a move that has been welcomed by campaigners. Here’s the full story. No Easy Existence It’s not easy to exist in the UK at the moment. The cost-of-living crisis has pushed millions of Brits into poverty, inflation is sky-high, and the … Read more
New concerns emerge as a government report reveals dire poverty and malnutrition in Rwanda, casting doubt on the UK’s asylum relocation plan to the country. Here’s the full story. Rwanda Plan Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has made Rwanda policy, which seeks to send asylum seekers from the UK to Rwanda, a central part of his … Read more
America is in the grip of a housing affordability crisis, as soaring rent prices leave millions burdened and at risk of homelessness, prompting urgent legislative action at state and federal levels. Here’s the full story. An Undue Burden The United States is facing an unprecedented housing affordability crisis, marked by soaring rent prices and vast … Read more
Record-high cocoa prices are affecting the chocolate industry, with major manufacturers like Hershey issuing profit warnings to consumers facing increased costs amidst concerns over climate change’s impact on cocoa production. Here’s the whole story. Bitter Reality At times, it seems things cannot get any worse, but unfortunately for us all, they can. In what is … Read more
As video game companies make massive amounts of money, layoffs and restructuring are happening all across the industry, leading to calls for unionization. Here’s the full story. The Game of Life During the pandemic, starved of human interaction and a place to gather safely, millions picked up a controller to console their deep-seated need to … Read more