Grant Gallacher

The United Kingdom has announced that the creation of sexually explicit deepfake images will be criminalised, in what many hope will be a positive step toward safeguarding individuals’ privacy and dignity. Here’s the full story. AI-Generated Images The proliferation of easily and cheaply generated AI images and videos has become a troubling modern reality, with … Read more

In a groundbreaking movement, advocates are leading the “I’m Asking For It” campaign, calling for legal reform to prioritize affirmative consent in sexual interactions, aiming to challenge entrenched norms and empower survivors in the pursuit of justice. Here’s the full story. Shift in Perception There has been a decided shift in the perception of cases … Read more

Top police officials and politicians have clashed over the acknowledgement of institutional racism within law enforcement, sparking a contentious debate and revealing deep divisions. Here’s the full story. “White Privilege or Whatever” Just days after Kemi Badenoch said that the UK needed to move on from the idea that the country’s vast wealth was generated … Read more

The Department of Work and Pensions’ new plans for an AI powered automated welfare fraud detection plan have caused an outcry from privacy watchdogs and activist groups. Here’s the full story. Dystopian Nightmare In the latest step toward the UK becoming a dystopian nightmare, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced plans to … Read more

Peter Murrell, husband of former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, has been charged with embezzlement after a second arrest by Police Scotland. Here’s the full story. Massive Shocks Scottish politics has undergone a series of massive shocks recently, some of which are so serious they’ve brought the previously unassailable dominance of the Scottish National Party … Read more

Former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss has raised eyebrows with a stark warning about the “deep state” allegedly plotting against Donald Trump’s potential second term. Here’s the full story.  Look Who’s Back Britain’s shortest-serving Prime Minister, Liz Truss, has a new book out, Ten Years To Save The West, and has been all over the … Read more

In a dramatic turn of events, a conservative conference in Brussels faces police intervention and allegations of speech suppression, sparking debates about the limits of free expression in democracy. Here’s the full story. Far Right Conference The National Conservatism Conference in Brussels, which featured a host of far-right figures such as Nigel Farage, Suella Braverman, … Read more

Amidst a surge in UK unemployment and unexpected pay growth, the UK government faces a complex balancing act between stimulating economic recovery and addressing inflationary pressures. Here’s the full story. Difficult Economic Reality The United Kingdom is experiencing a profoundly difficult economic reality, with high inflation and a cost of living crisis squeezing household budgets. … Read more

Amazon UK is on the brink of recognising the GMB union as it wins ballot rights at the Coventry warehouse, signalling a potentially pivotal shift in labour relations for the company. Here’s the full story. Haves and Have-Nots The UK is increasingly becoming a country of the haves and the have-nots, with a persistent cost-of-living … Read more

Radiographers have been urged to resist conducting age tests on migrants amid concerns over resource allocation and potential harm to patients, sparking debate over the efficacy and ethics of such practices. Here’s the full story.  Dystopian Descent As the UK’s descent into a dystopian nightmare continues apace, an unexpected new front has opened up in … Read more