Grant Gallacher

The UK and Finland have signed a Strategic Partnership to bolster European security against Russian aggression, support Ukraine, and tackle Russia’s shadow oil fleet. Here’s the full story.  Strategic Partnership On Monday, the United Kingdom and Finland formalised a strengthened alliance by signing a Strategic Partnership agreement in London.  Growing Ties The agreement, endorsed by … Read more

The High Court has ruled that former Home Secretary Suella Braverman acted unlawfully by lowering the threshold for criminalising peaceful protests. Here’s the full story. Crumbling Legacy Disgraced former Home Secretary Suella Braverman, unceremoniously fired after writing in The Times that police should crack down harder on protesters, has seen a significant part of her … Read more

Former Prime Minister Theresa May used a recent speech to warn against rising populism, criticised the inclusion of Nigel Farage in the Conservative Party, and reaffirmed her commitment to human rights as she prepares to step down. Here’s the full story. Stern Warning Former Prime Minister Theresa May has issued a stern warning about the … Read more

According to a critical report from the National Audit Office, the UK’s implementation of post-Brexit border arrangements is projected to cost £5 billion and is facing significant delays, numerous operational challenges, and additional burdens for businesses. Here’s the full story. Brexit Benefits In yet another sign that the much-promised benefits of Brexit have yet to … Read more

SAS doctors in England have accepted a significant pay increase from the government, resolving a prolonged dispute, though other strikes are still on the horizon. Here’s the full story. New Pay Deal Accepted The Conservatives have been handed a significant reprieve ahead of the upcoming election as, after months of negotiations, Specialty and Associate Specialist … Read more

As Russia solidifies a new defence pact with North Korea, the UK braces for heightened threats of election interference amid ever increasing growing global tensions. Here’s the full story. Teetering on the Brink As the world teeters on the precipice of several different international emergencies, the UK has been warned that the recent alliance between … Read more

Inflation has finally fallen to the Bank of England’s target, though it is still too early to tell what that might mean for the election, and for household budgets. Here’s the full story. Inflation Hits Target Following three years in which the cost of living crisis bit hard and refused to let go, the UK … Read more

An analysis by the Nuffield Trust reveals that both Labour and Conservative victories could leave the NHS significantly worse off. Here’s the full story. Safe in Their Hands With the National Health Service (NHS) being a dominant issue in the upcoming general election, both Labour and the Conservatives have attempted to assure voters that the … Read more

The British Medical Association has advocated for reducing England’s drink-drive limit to align with European standards, aiming to decrease alcohol-related road deaths and improve public safety. Here’s the full story. Campaign for Reduction The British Medical Association (BMA) has recently spearheaded a campaign advocating for a significant reduction in England’s drink-drive limit. Proposal Details Supported … Read more

Amid escalating diplomatic tensions, Russia has expelled the British military attaché in retaliation, marking a tit-for-tat exchange reflecting more profound geopolitical rivalries and security concerns between the two nations. Here’s the full story. Tit-For-Tat Following the recent expulsion of a Russian military attaché from London, Russia has responded in a tit-for-tat fashion by ordering the … Read more