News in the Fast Lane: Your essential UK and global news and politics
The Conservative Party now faces its highest number of byelection defeats within a single parliamentary term since the 1960s, leading Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to make a desperate plea for unity. Here’s the full story. Devastating Defeat Following the devastating defeat of the Conservative Party in the recent byelections in Wellingborough and Kingswood, Rishi Sunak … Read more
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
Downing Street has refuted allegations of an anti-BBC agenda amidst accusations of bias against the organisation by senior Cabinet members. Here’s the full story. Damned If You Do Rishi Sunak has had another bad start to the week after Downing Street was forced to push back against persistent accusations of harbouring an anti-BBC agenda. These … 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
Government officials have taken aim at BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz, alleging bias and reigniting the ongoing debate on media impartiality. Here’s the full story. No Agenda, All Attack Just one day after the government was pressured to deny accusations that it was pursuing an agenda against the BBC, Radio 4’s flagship satirical show, … Read more
Recent data from the UK Health Security Agency reveals a widespread measles outbreak across all English regions, prompting urgent calls for parents to vaccinate their children. Here’s the full story. The Miracle of Vaccines The pandemic was cut mercifully short thanks to the tireless work of scientists and pharmaceutical companies who were able to turn … Read more
Amidst Britain’s confirmed recession, Chancellor Rishi Sunak faces mounting pressure to justify further proposed tax cuts and potential austerity measures, sparking fierce debate over the country’s economic direction. Here’s the full story. Recession 2.0 Recent official figures have confirmed what many of us have long believed true: Britain’s economy has entered a recession. According to the … Read more
Unveiling decades of deception, a groundbreaking report exposes how plastic producers knowingly misled the public about the viability of recycling, prompting calls for accountability and systemic change. Here’s the full story. Potential Solution Plastic recycling has long been hailed as a potential solution to mitigate the environmental impact of plastic waste. However, a recent report by … Read more
Humza Yousaf’s alleged ties to Sir Brian Souter have raised concerns amongst civil rights groups protesting the close connection between the first minister and the conservative Christian causes he funds. Here’s the whole story. Troubled Waters Scottish politics has been a mess recently, with the surprise departure of Nicola Sturgeon last year, a police investigation … 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