Everyone, Everyday: Talking About What Matters
Richard Thompson 
After years of expanding self-checkout options, some supermarkets are shifting back to traditional, staffed tills. Which Stores Are Backtracking? Morrisons has stated they have “gone too far”. Asda has committed to manning more people-powered tills, and Booths has removed all self-checkout tills. Why have they done this? The Most Annoying Errors of Self-Service Customers have … Read more
Ed Milliband, Energy Secretary, fires a shot across the bow of the Tories, blaming them for a lack of investment in renewables, which has caused a spike in energy prices. Conservatives Say Priorities Are Wrong Shadow Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho said cheaper nonrenewable energy has to be the number one priority over carbon net zero … Read more
As Sir Keir Starmer settles into his new government, he plans to slash small boat crossings by tackling the smuggling gangs. How Many Crossings Are There? As of 19 August 2024, 19,294 people had made the crossing. This is more than last year but less than the peak in 2022. What Happened to Rwanda? The … Read more
Ofgem is set to increase the energy price cap, which controls the maximum rates energy companies can charge. Customers are understandably concerned about these price hikes. What does this mean for you? When Did the Price Cap Come Into Effect? The energy regulator, Ofgem, announced the new price cap on 23rd August, impacting customers and … Read more
The Bank of England has lowered interest rates, leading to a boost in the housing market as prospective buyers can now access cheaper mortgages. Estate Agents Seize the Opportunity As the Bank of England’s base interest rate is cut, 19% of estate agents have reportedly seen an increase in business. Bank of England Cuts Rates … Read more
Government has stated there will be a ‘surge’ of return flights for illegal immigrants. Returning Immigrants to their country of birth. Raising serious questions as to why this hasn’t been done before? Government Strategy The Government has shared their plan to hire 100 more intelligence officers. Showing serious intent to tackle smuggling gangs and the … Read more
Government borrowing has increased to higher than initially expected in a time when pay and costs for public services have risen. This has caused an imbalance in the money borrowed compared to the government’s spending. Spike in Borrowing The Office for National Statistics reported that July saw the largest borrowing figures since 2021, coming in … Read more
Ed Milliband, Energy Secretary, fires a shot across the bow of the Tories, blaming them for a lack of investment in renewables, which has caused a spike in energy prices. Conservatives Say Priorities Are Wrong Shadow Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho said cheaper nonrenewable energy has to be the number one priority over carbon net zero … Read more