News in the Fast Lane: Your essential UK and global news and politics
There has been a huge increase in the number of Chinese immigrants entering America via the Mexico border, including the 31,000 Chinese nationals who were apprehended at the border in the first 11 months of 2023. The Rise of Chinese Migration to the US-Mexico Border In recent years, an unprecedented surge in Chinese nationals making … Read more
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is once again under fire for his comments on trans people, this time while the mother of murdered trans teenager Brianna Ghey was present. Still, Mr. Sunak insists he hasn’t said anything wrong and refuses to apologize. Prime Minister’s Trans Remark While the mother of a murdered trans teenager was sitting … Read more
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is making waves by surpassing Donald Trump’s spending on Facebook ads for the potential general election later this year. This move signals an intensified campaign strategy aimed at solidifying Sunak’s grip on power. Surpassing Trump’s Spending Recent revelations shed light on the Conservative Party’s substantial boost in spending on social media … Read more
Despite heading to the lucrative Saudi Pro League, Henderson has requested a move back to the English Premier League just six months after departing. Henderson’s move was met with scrutiny as he, a supporter of LGBTQ+ rights, relocated to a nation where such rights are restricted. A Big Money-Move Met With Controversy Jordan Henderson’s recent … Read more
After disgraced Tory MP Peter Bone was removed from his position due to sexual misconduct and bullying accusations, the Conservative Party were tasked with finding a replacement. Their choice? Bone’s partner Helen Harrison. Conservatives Appoint Partner of Disgraced Tory MP as Replacement The UK Conservative Party finds itself embroiled in a complex situation as it … Read more
Former President Donald Trump recently made the bold assertion that the civil war could have been negotiated before violence broke out. Trump also believed that he could’ve been the one negotiating, taking a dig at Abraham Lincoln. Critics have called it the “most insane” thing he’s said to date. Former President Makes Boldest Claim Yet … Read more
Cancer patients in the UK could be at “critical” risk of death if the NHS staff and government do not strike a pay deal soon. Experts predict a “devastating” effect on patients, especially those with less survivable cancers. Healthcare Crisis Could Have Dire Consequences The United Kingdom’s healthcare system is currently facing a dire crisis, … Read more
The Grenfell community has been left outraged at the company responsible for the cladding that led to the disaster, as it declined an invitation to attend Grenfell Testimony Week. The company has been labelled as “heartless cowards” by members of the community. Corporate Absence at Grenfell Testimony Week Sparks Controversy Arconic, the multibillion-dollar company responsible … Read more
President Joe Biden recently went on a Trump-fuelled rant during one of his speeches, calling the former President a “wannabe authoritarian” and declaring that America’s democracy was on the line. Biden’s Stern Warning on Democracy’s Future In an impassioned speech at Montgomery County Community College, President Joe Biden delivered a resolute critique of his likely … Read more
The government and HMRC have announced stricter tax policies on “side hustle” apps that could affect those looking to earn an extra income during this cost of living crisis. Unveiling Stricter Oversight for Side Hustle Giants HMRC has ushered in stringent regulations affecting major “side hustle” platforms such as eBay, Vinted, Airbnb, Fiverr, Upwork, Uber, … Read more