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A staggering 150,000 children in England are currently living in temporary housing, marking the highest number since 2004.  “National Scandal” With Homelessness Rise The Deputy Prime Minister, Angela Rayner, has deemed this situation, which is on the rise, a “national scandal.” Housing Overhaul in the Pipeline Rayner has planned the housing overhaul with a proposed … Read more

The government has announced that it will repeal the Strikes Act 2023 to restore public services and strengthen the rights of all workers. Strikes Act of 2023 The Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023 tried to enforce that specific sectors provide a minimum level of service even during strikes.  MSL Meant to Be Retained During … Read more

The government has announced that it will repeal the Strikes Act 2023 to restore public services and strengthen the rights of all workers. Strikes Act of 2023 The Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023 tried to enforce that specific sectors provide a minimum level of service even during strikes. MSL Meant to Be Retained During … Read more

Under the new plans announced by the Chancellor, an estimated 10 million pensioners in England and Wales will not be granted winter fuel payments.  Reeves Trying to Close the £22 Billion Gap Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been making the tough decisions that no one wants to make to close a £22 billion hole in the … Read more

Pensioners are being targeted to be charged for National Insurance to help pay for social care.  Pensioners to Pay 8% National Insurance Contributions Pensioners have been warned that they might have to pay 8% of the National Insurance to cover the increasing social care costs.  Revival of Johnson’s Health and Social Care Tax The proposal … Read more

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has warned that social media posts might fuel the riots in Britain.  Violence on the Up Since Southport Attacks Riots have taken place across England and Northern Ireland following the Southport attacks that occurred last week. Sixth Day of Unrest With No Stop in Sight The riots and unrest have continued … Read more

After years of deterioration, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is determined to reset the relationship between Britain and the EU. UK to Implement Existing Agreement However, Brussels warned the UK to implement the existing agreements related to Brexit before the EU considers resetting its relationship.  Brussels Wants Agreements Fulfilled Brussels has mentioned that the rights … Read more

Travel warnings are rising after unrest and violent riots are escalating around the UK and have been ongoing for just over a week.  Several Countries Warning Citizens in the UK Several countries have now issued safety warnings to their citizens in the UK due to the far-right riots and anti-immigration protests.  400 Arrests and Counting … Read more

The Bank of England has announced their first interest rate cut since 2020, almost four and a half years ago, taking the rate to 5%  Cuts to Ease Household Pressure The cuts will ease pressure on households after the government raised borrowing costs to their highest level since the 2008 financial crisis in response to … Read more

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has promised that her new housing scheme will not deliver “a load of ugly houses.” Five-Year Target of 1,5 Million Houses Rayner has announced that the planning system will lead the way to hit the five-year target of building 1,5 million houses. New Housing Scheme Deemed ‘Controversial’ The new planning … Read more