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Free childcare is available despite the reduced number of childcare places as the new government childcare bill undergoes implementation.  Biggest Expansion in Childcare The newly initiated government bill has been recently launched and labelled “the biggest ever expansion in childcare.” Spring Budget for Childcare In 2023, the Department of Education proposed restructuring support to make … Read more

The UK has signed a landmark agreement with the US on artificial intelligence. The allies are addressing safer and more responsible AI development. Bitter Sweet AI Is Here to Stay Artificial Intelligence is here to stay, with many positive contributions that excite our generation. However, the positives come with the negatives and their associated risks … Read more

2.4 million Brits are facing post-Brexit passport issues with the EU.  Brits Barred From Entering the EU Post-Brexit passport rules are barring millions of Britons from entering the EU which is set to cause upheaval and chaos. Change in Expiry Requirements The Easter holiday flagged an estimated 2.4 million travellers who have documents that cannot … Read more

Almost 100 MPs have handed in their resignation ahead of the next upcoming election.  Next Pole Brings Out the Resignations The next national poll needs to take place by January 2025 and 99 MPs have stood down,  according to the House of Commons Library. Public Announcements Made Sixty-three Conservative MPs have made public announcements that … Read more

The public has been up in arms with the government’s delayed response to the Chinese cyberattacks that were carried out in 2021/2.  UK Finally Taking Action Two “malicious” cyberattacks, including one on Britain’s election watchdog, have led the UK to act out in response finally.   40 Million Voters Details Accessed China has been accused of … Read more

Carmen Smith, 28, is the youngest member of the House of Lords and one of the first to want it to cease to exist.  Two Houses of Parliament Govern the UK There are two houses of Parliament in the UK: The House of Lords and The House of Commons. The House of Lords is made … Read more

The BBC’s new study surveyed 615 elite British sportswomen across 28 sports and revealed significant concerns over competing with transgender women, financial instability, and online harassment. A New Study The BBC recently released the results of a study that sent a questionnaire to 615 female athletes participating in 28 different sports. 143 Responses Out of … Read more

2024 has seen the likes of approximately 4,166 people enter the UK on small vessels, most notably 514 people arrived on 10 boats last Thursday- the numbers keep escalating.  Highest Number to Enter the UK Last Thursday’s arrivals have been the highest number of people to enter the UK for 2024 thus far. This time last … Read more

The UK has confirmed that they have been supplying The Storm Shadow cruise missiles to Ukraine at their request.  Announced in the House of Commons Ben Wallace, the UK Defense Secretary, made the announcement in the House of Commons after several pleas from Ukraine requesting more weapons from the West.  Dark Path for Russia Made … Read more

Thousands of students could be left without a chance to vote if the newly suggested voting date takes place in October.  Possible Hint at Election Month The Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt hinted at the possibility of an election in October. This was suggested when being questioned by a House of Lords committee member. October Isn’t the … Read more