Everyone, Everyday: Talking About What Matters
Nancy Amon 
Oil prices have come down, but fuel prices go up. UK motorists may need to pay 6p more per litre. Some call fuel retailers “greedy rip-offs.” Another Increase It was recently announced that UK motorists are going to pay an extra 6p a litre when filling up on fuel. People May Be Put Off Driving … Read more
The last two years have been rocky for passengers, train drivers, and the ASLEF as rail strikes are finally ending. What will the new rate agreement be, and is everyone happy? It Was a Long Ordeal The Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers & Firemen (ASLEF) has negotiated an agreement with the UK government to raise … Read more
“There’s no one to take the houses built in London.” The Labour Government promised that more houses would be built, and those efforts are already being made. The hundreds of houses built in London might be “white elephants,” though to some extent. Here’s why the affordable houses in London are sparking concern. Houses and No … Read more
After a rigorous assessment by HM Inspectorate of Constabulary, Lee Freeman, it seems the Met police have “failed.” Here’s why. The Public Is Concerned The public has voiced their concerns and complaints about the Met Police on various occasions. Concerns include handling cases and dealing with victims and offenders. There were reportedly many discrepancies in … Read more
Students could face a terrible fate if UK Universities were to close. Higher education minister Jacqui Smith hasn’t denied nor confirmed this rather scary reality. Harsh Realities Might Come to Fruition for UK Universities Speaking in an interview with Sky News, the Minister of Higher Education, Jacqui Smith, was pressed with the question of whether … Read more
Illegal immigration is rife in the UK, but the new government is taking effective steps to tackle it at the source and put a stop to it. Keir Starmer is making decisions. Illegal Immigration Crisis UK According to the UK Parliament, The House of Lords Library, since March 2023 alone, an estimated 40,000 illegal foreign … Read more
Some UK police are leaving for better opportunities. From mental health to verbal and physical abuse, some cops are calling it and moving on. Love the Job but Can’t Stay Being a police officer takes more than wit and grit; it takes courage, bravery, and the will to do the right thing in the face … Read more
Rachel Reeves delivers the gloomy news, and citizens have to accept the inevitable. The tax increase might complicate finances for some households and businesses. Tax Increase Everyone saw it coming; the tax would go up sooner or later. Finally, “the cat’s out the bag,” and Treasury Chief Rachel Reeves gave the public some bitter financial … Read more
Some UK police are leaving for better opportunities. From mental health to verbal and physical abuse, some cops are calling it and moving on. Love the Job but Can’t Stay Being a police officer takes more than wit and grit; it takes courage, bravery, and the will to do the right thing in the face … Read more
Interest rates are impacting all sectors, and as a result, wages might decrease soon. At the same time, job seekers may notice jobs becoming all the more scarce. Here are some of the challenges the UK faces. Defining Economic Inactivity The Office for National Statistics defines economic inactivity as unemployed people who have not managed … Read more