Everyone, Everyday: Talking About What Matters
The right-wing political landscape in the UK has seen its fair share of controversies and extreme actions. Are these instances evidence of a movement losing touch with reality? 1. Prorogation of Parliament Boris Johnson’s decision to prorogue Parliament in 2019 was seen as an attempt to stifle debate on Brexit. This move was deemed unlawful … Read more
Parents may have to pay a tax on their kid’s private school fees according to Labour Government’s new laws. Here’s what to expect. Tax on Top of High Private School Fees If your child attends one of the UK’s many prestigious private schools, you already know that school fees are steep. Fees are significantly higher … Read more
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
Navigating the UK housing market is becoming akin to walking through a minefield blindfolded. With economic indicators flashing warning signals like a lighthouse in a storm, let’s dissect the signs suggesting the UK housing market is more of a bubble than a stable foundation. 1. Skyrocketing House Prices The chasm between house prices and the … Read more
In a turn of events that’s shaking up high streets across the UK, several beloved retailers are closing their doors this summer. Is this the end of an era for brick-and-mortar shopping, or just another twist in the retail saga? 1. B&M The discount retailer is closing its Gainsborough store this summer. This closure is … Read more
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is poised to deliver her first Budget with a plan to ease the lives of millions of British workers by raising the minimum wage. Here’s the full story. Minimum Wage Increase Rachel Reeves, the UK’s first female Chancellor of the Exchequer, is reportedly considering an increase in the national minimum wage as … Read more
Ireland unveils emergency legislation to return asylum seekers to the UK amid concerns over migration policies, sparking debate with British authorities. Here’s the full story. Worst of Times It has never been very easy to be an asylum seeker, torn away from a previous life, loved ones and the country you called home to seek … Read more
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
In a turn of events that’s shaking up high streets across the UK, several beloved retailers are closing their doors this summer. Is this the end of an era for brick-and-mortar shopping, or just another twist in the retail saga? 1. B&M The discount retailer is closing its Gainsborough store this summer. This closure is … Read more
The UK’s busiest weekend saw thousands of flight cancellations due to the software upgrade, which caused a global IT outage. Crowdstrike Update Affects Millions A botched Microsoft Windows software upgrade that affected the operating system came from the US cybersecurity company CrowdStrike. “Screen of Death” Experienced Globally According to Reuters, many users faced the “blue … Read more