News in the Fast Lane: Your essential UK and global news and politics
As energy prices are expected to see a significant 16% reduction in April, Cornwall Insights latest projections offer some hope for UK households experiencing an ongoing cost of living crisis. Here’s the full story. A Light at the End of the Tunnel In a rare respite from the rampant cost of living crisis currently afflicting … Read more
As the UK’s poverty crisis deepens, escaping hardship is more challenging than ever, as political inertia prolongs the struggle, warns a new report from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation. Here’s the whole story. The Poverty Trap There was another deeply depressing disclosure from the UK this week, as the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) has sounded the … Read more
Self-described “misogynist” Andrew Tate faces extradition to the UK amidst allegations of sexual aggression, but only after his similar trial in Romania is concluded. Here’s the full story. Self-Described “Misogynist” Infamous internet right-wing grifter, toxic masculinity influencer, and self-described “misogynist” Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan Tate have had a rapid rise and fall in … Read more
The UK has witnessed a decade-low in life expectancy, prompting concerns and calls for a comprehensive government strategy to address the root causes and improve the nation’s health outlook. Here’s the full story. How Low Can You Go? The UK recently received yet more bad news, unveiled in data from the Office for National Statistics … Read more
Tory donor Frank Hester’s comments targeting Diane Abbott spark outcry, highlighting pressing concerns of racism, misogyny, and political accountability in political circles. Here’s the full story. So Wrong, So Quickly The Conservative Party cannot catch a break. From ongoing accusations of Islamophobia to disgraced MPs jumping ship to join with their bitter rivals in Reform … Read more
The skies above the UK are about to witness a celestial marvel as comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, larger than Mount Everest, graces the night skies above, offering a rare spectacle for British stargazers. Here’s the full story. Brief and Welcome Distraction Though the news from the UK recently can be a little bit of a drag, be … Read more
The Home Office’s policies on asylum seeker deaths reveal a concerning lack of transparency and accountability, raising questions about the department’s treatment of vulnerable individuals within its care. Here’s the full story. Intense Scrutiny The UK has been under intense scrutiny for its treatment of asylum seekers and other immigrants in recent months. Hostile Environment … Read more
Veteran activists and human rights campaigners have united in condemnation as the UK government faces backlash over its plans to broaden the definition of extremism. The move has sparked concerns about the erosion of civil liberties and the stifling of dissent. Here’s the full story. Broaden Extremism Definition The UK government is facing significant pushback … Read more
UK Home Secretary James Cleverly has voiced concerns over international students potentially undermining the integrity of higher education, as university leaders and policymakers grapple with the implications of proposed changes to the graduate visa route. Here’s the full story. Doubling Down Following Lee Anderson’s departure from the Conservatives to the anti-immigration Reform UK party, it … Read more
Liz Truss has proposed legislation aimed at banning biological males from women’s spaces and sports, sparking debates over gender identity and child welfare. Here’s the full story. Guess Who’s Back? Former Prime Minister Liz Truss has been enjoying a renaissance recently following a trip to CPAC in the United States. There, her libertarian ideals were … Read more