News in the Fast Lane: Your essential UK and global news and politics
The UK saw the highest number of migrants crossing the English Channel into the UK this year, raising concerns and criticisms from government opposition. 400 in One Day According to figures from the Home Office, more than 400 migrants successfully crossed the Channel by boat to reach the UK on March 31st. 40,000 Under Sunak … Read more
A trans and non-binary marathon runner has drawn attention to an excessive anti-doping policy that makes it more difficult for trans athletes to participate in US marathons. Here’s the story. Unfair Treatment in Sports “I feel optimistic that change is possible” – When 27-year-old marathon runner Cal Calamia was contacted by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency … Read more
Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham is putting pressure on the government to suspend the ‘right to buy scheme’ that has allowed people to buy their council house for a discounted rate. Housing Crisis “Getting Worse Every Year” Featuring on a radio show, Mr Burnham said, “We lose social homes every year, and across Greater … Read more
Monday saw the highest number of migrants crossing the English Channel into the UK this year, raising concerns and criticisms from government opposition. 400 in One Day According to figures from the Home Office, more than 400 migrants successfully crossed the Channel by boat to reach the UK on Monday. 40,000 Under Sunak This sets … Read more
The highly contentious Rwanda deportation bill has been shot down for a second time in the House of the Lords, but Downing Street remains confident. Second Defeat in the House Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s controversial Rwanda deportation bill has been defeated by his peers in the House of Lords for the second time. The proposed … Read more
A group of SAS soldiers have been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into the death of a suspected jihadist in Syria two years ago. Suspicions of War Crimes British military police have arrested five Special Air Service (SAS) soldiers on suspicion of committing alleged war crimes while serving in Syria. MoD Spokesperson The … Read more
Monday saw the highest number of migrants crossing the English Channel into the UK this year, raising concerns and criticisms from government opposition. 400 in One Day According to figures from the Home Office, more than 400 migrants successfully crossed the Channel by boat to reach the UK on Monday. 40,000 Under Sunak This sets … Read more
The British Chancellor has announced the 2024 Spring budget, with a combination of surprises and more predictable economic moves from the Conservative government. Last Pre-Election Budget With the next UK general election hot on the nation’s heels, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has taken to the House of Commons to share the last budget scheduled before voters … Read more
A number of LGBTQ celebrities have signed a joint letter to U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, calling for an urgent change to controversial conversion therapy laws in the UK. An Urgent Message This week, a list of LGBTQ celebrities based in the UK have rallied together to send a message to UK Prime Minister Rishi … Read more
The Hungarian government has banned under-18 visitors from the prestigious World Press Photo Exhibition in Budapest, over images with LGBTQ content. Shocking and Mind-Boggling In a decision deemed “shocking,” and “mind-boggling” by the event director, Hungarian lawmakers have prohibited people under the age of 18 from visiting the World Press Photo Exhibition currently being held … Read more