News in the Fast Lane: Your essential UK and global news and politics
The unsealed court documents exposing fresh allegations and witness testimonies against Prince Andrew in connection with Jeffrey Epstein’s activities pose a significant obstacle to the Duke of York’s efforts to restore his damaged reputation, prompting renewed scrutiny and calls for further investigation. Here’s the full story. Further Scrutiny of Prince Andrew The recent release of … Read more
The UK’s deportation policy is under intense scrutiny as the European Court of Human Rights issues warnings, revealing discrepancies in asylum seeker housing arrangements in Rwanda amidst legal challenges. Here’s the full story. The Rwanda Policy The UK is a country whose attitude towards immigrants has taken a dark turn recently. The government’s flagship policy, … Read more
Doubts surround the closure of Catamaran Ventures, an investment firm owned by UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s wife, as Labour presses for answers on the potential impact, government connections, and tax liabilities. Here’s the full story. Transparency and Accountability Questions The recent closure of Catamaran Ventures UK, an investment firm owned by Akshata Murty, wife … Read more
Amidst the longest junior doctors’ strike in NHS history, a heated clash has ensued as the British Medical Association accuses NHS England chiefs of succumbing to political pressure. Here’s the full story. BMA Allegations The ongoing strike by junior doctors in the UK has taken a contentious turn, with the British Medical Association (BMA) accusing … 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
The far-right activist group Moms for Liberty has caused outrage after two of their members reported a librarian to the police for loaning a child a widely recommended Young Adult novel. Here’s the whole story. The Boundaries of Literature In a surprising and somewhat ridiculous turn of events, two members of a Florida chapter of … Read more
The Supreme Court is set to confront a significant test of the Second Amendment. Here’s the full story. Guns for Domestic Abusers On Tuesday, the Supreme Court will embark on a pivotal examination of the Second Amendment, as it hears arguments regarding the federal law that forbids gun possession for individuals under domestic-violence restraining orders. … Read more
The Supreme Court has found itself mixed up in a debate around what constitutes free speech for elected officials, with no clear way out. Here’s the full story. First Amendment Boundaries The Supreme Court faced two cases that explored the boundaries of First Amendment rights for government officials using social media. The cases of O’Connor-Ratcliff … Read more
Grand Canyon University has been hit with a fine of $37.7 million for deceiving its students over the cost of their education. Here’s the full story. Ungodly Amount of Money Grand Canyon University, the largest Christian university in the United States with over 100,000 students, faces a substantial $37.7 million fine from the federal government. … Read more
“Actor” and right-wing activist Laurence Fox has lost a high-stakes libel battle with Twitter users, facing a judicial rebuke over his inflammatory remarks. Here’s the full story. X Gon’ Give It To Ya The moderately successful actor turned right-wing grifter and founder of the Reclaim party, Laurence Fox, lost a libel battle over a dispute … Read more