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Not every idea that thrives in the UK is meant for international success. Some of our most celebrated shows, products, and political ideas have bombed spectacularly when we’ve tried to share them with the rest of the world. Are we hopelessly out of touch, or is everyone else just missing the point? 1. Tesco’s Fresh … Read more

The narrative of progress and change often ignores the quieter tales of decline. But what happens to the towns that time and policy forgot?  1. Coventry: Echoes of Engines Past Once the jewel in Britain’s automotive crown, Coventry now struggles with a 6.5% unemployment rate, amidst slow-moving industry shifts. Labour MP Zarah Sultana’s push for … Read more

The UK Government is launching a bold new strategy to combat rising extremism and online misogyny, treating them as serious threats to public safety. Here’s the full story. Tackling Online Misogyny The UK Government has announced a potentially groundbreaking shift in its approach to tackling extremism, with a specific focus on combating the extreme misogyny … Read more

Not too long ago, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer had to work on managing the jail capacity crisis. New problems have risen, threatening the initial plans to resolve capacity problems.  Labour Taking Over From Tory – Prison Capacity Crisis The Labour government had to step in to manage the full-to-capacity … Read more

Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman has quietly raked in nearly £60,000 from international speaking fees, making her the highest-earning MP for giving talks this year. Here’s the full story. “Mad, Bad and Dangerous” Disgraced former Home Secretary and Conservative leadership dropout Suella Braverman may have had her hopes of leading her party dashed because, in … Read more

As new strikes loom and the government faces accusations of being too lenient with unions, tensions rise over a controversial pay deal that could reshape the future of Britain’s railways. Here’s the full story. Fresh Strikes Cause Outrage Fresh strikes by train drivers and Border Force officers have, predictably, caused howls of outrage from rightwing … Read more

The Liberal Democrats’ election manifesto, led by Ed Davey, outlines plans to address the NHS crisis, reform social care, implement environmental initiatives, and improve the UK’s relationship with Europe. Here’s the full story. First Manifesto The Liberal Democrats have become the first UK party to launch its election manifesto, which strongly emphasises health and social … Read more

Following the return of Nigel Farage to politics, his influence is already taking shape with Reform looking likely to overtake the Tories in the polls. Reform UK’s Rise A recent poll has revealed Reform UK’s rise over the last few months, placing the Party at its highest-ever point. Should the Tories be worried? Pushing the … Read more

Whistleblowers accuse Standard Chartered Bank of conducting billions of dollars in transactions for Iran and terrorist organisations, raising serious concerns about the bank’s compliance with international sanctions. Here’s the full story. Two Whistleblowers Recent court filings have revealed that two whistleblowers, Julian Knight and Robert Marcellus, have accused Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) of facilitating billions … Read more

Labour leader Keir Starmer redefines the party’s defence policy by affirming his readiness to use nuclear weapons and pledging increased defence spending, marking a significant shift from Jeremy Corbyn’s anti-nuclear stance. Here’s the full story. Push the Button In a rather bizarre pre-election campaign promise, Labour leader Keir Starmer has declared his readiness to use … Read more