Grant Gallacher

In a shameful legacy of broken promises and financial hardship, former miners suffer as the government raids pension funds, leaving them in dire poverty. Here’s the full story. Forty Year Wait Forty years after the historic miners’ strikes, former miners are being left almost destitute, with hundreds living close to abject poverty, struggling to make … Read more

Keir Starmer has ruled out breaking fiscal rules to meet the £28 billion green investment target, prompting internal debate on the party’s economic priorities in the lead-up to the upcoming election. Here’s the full story. Labour’s Shifting Platform Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party, has made a significant announcement, ruling out breaking fiscal … Read more

As fixed-rate mortgage deals expire, UK homeowners brace for a £19 billion surge in costs, navigating economic challenges exacerbated by inflation and tax increases, with up to 1.5 million households expected to face a sharp increase this year. Here’s the full story. Fixed-Rate Deal Expiring UK homeowners are bracing for a significant financial hit as … Read more

Meta services, including Facebook and Instagram, unexpectedly collapsed, sending shockwaves through businesses in the UK and beyond, while Google grappled with its own digital demons. Here’s the full story. Modern Mainstay Facebook’s parent company, Meta, has become such a mainstay of modern-day life that any problems it experiences ripple out from online into the real … Read more

In an exchange as baffling as unexpected, Downing Street has criticized BBC presenter Chris Packham’s defense of Just Stop Oil protests, showcasing the widening gulf between environmental activists and the Government. Here’s the whole story. War Against Protest The Government’s recent war on the right to peacefully protest has taken yet another strange turn recently.  … Read more

Protests in support of Palestine persist following the Prime Minister’s speech on “extremist disruption”, with organizers calling for peaceful demonstrations amid heightened tensions. Here’s the full story. Ongoing Protests  As tensions surrounding the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict continue to rise, pro-Palestine demonstrations are set to continue across the UK this weekend.  “Extremists” Some of the protests … Read more

Adverse weather and economic pressures in February impacted UK retail sales, prompting a shift towards ‘insperiences’ and underscoring challenges faced by fashion and household goods retailers amidst mounting uncertainties. Here’s the full story. Budget Aftermath The UK is no stranger to bad economic news as the country deals with the aftermath of the Chancellor’s budget. … Read more

New research reveals a fivefold increase in non-cigarette tobacco usage in the UK, prompting cancer warnings and calls for comprehensive smoking cessation measures. Here’s the full story. Dangerous Pleasures It is a sad fact of life that any of the things that make life just a little more bearable are, without question, terribly bad for … Read more

In a pivotal clash between the UK government and the House of Lords, peers overwhelmingly rejected Rishi Sunak’s proposed Rwanda asylum law, sparking debates over legal compliance and the UK’s wavering commitment to human rights. Here’s the full story. Lame Duck The UK government is appearing increasingly like a lame duck as the weeks count … Read more

A recent survey unveils Brexit, Partygate, and historical scandals as key factors driving disillusionment in UK democracy, sparking calls for urgent reform. Here’s the full story. Political Upheaval Following what seems like years of political upheaval in the UK, a recent survey conducted by Savanta has revealed just how badly the British public views their … Read more