Steve Hoyles

The rapid and extreme rise in energy bills have forced many families to financial ruin. The number of people being taken to court has dramatically increased, according to Citizens Advice.  Energy Bill Rises Pushing Families to Breaking Point According to government research, energy bills in the UK have risen by 59% compared to their winter … Read more

Russia has threatened to make British military facilities a legitimate combat target following David Cameron’s comments. Similar warnings have been issued to the French after Macron’s statement.  Response to Cameron Saying Ukraine Can Use UK Weapons to Strike in Russia David Cameron said that Ukraine has the right to use UK weapons to strike inside … Read more

As the market closed on Wednesday, the FTSE 100 share index closed at 8,354.05 points – its highest-ever level. So, if the UK is struggling, why is the UK stock market doing so well? FTSE 100 Isn’t the Economy To begin with, the FTSE 100 isn’t a measure of the UK economy. It’s a market … Read more

Party defections, racism rows, worse NHS satisfaction levels on record, local election defeats and now… the economy is still shrinking. Revised Official Figures Confirm Bad News The corrected figures show that GDP (gross domestic product) shrank by 0.3% between October and December 2023.  Office of National Statistics Data Adheres to the Findings Data from the … Read more

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee is expected to maintain interest rates at 5.25% in their upcoming meeting. It’ll come as a blow to many, with some hoping to have seen rates fall already.  Interest Rates Determine More Than Mortgage Costs The base interest rates affect more than just mortgages. They impact all kinds … Read more

Innovation and investment in the renewable energy sector show that universal green power is now within our grasp for the first time ever. Advancements in technology, funding, and attitudes can help us eliminate fossil fuels almost completely.  UK Perfectly Capable of Green Energy Revolution The National Grid website says, “On 15 May 2023 the UK … Read more

After over a decade of cutbacks, staff shortages, record waiting times and lack of infrastructure spending, public satisfaction with the NHS is at its lowest-ever levels. Only 24% of people said they were ‘satisfied’ with the NHS in 2023. British Social Attitudes Survey Shows Dissatisfaction The long-running survey is used as a benchmark to assess … Read more

Following a disastrous set of local election results, the Tories are urged to move to the Right. Having lost a significant amount of vote share on issues such as immigration and tax rates, some Tories are urging a re-think to strategy. Reform Eating into Vote Share The biggest beneficiary of the Tory deserters is Reform. … Read more

As the dust begins to settle on an awful set of local election results for the Tories, a clearer picture of what is going wrong for them emerges. It’s a challenging read for the Tory party. How Did the Tories Perform Last Time Around? In 2021, the Conservatives had 2,345 councillors elected and controlled 63 … Read more

An investigation has found that children have access to sex-blocking hormones on the internet. These hormones are available without prescription and can be bought for as little as £11 per month.  Cass Review Casts Doubt Over Medical Interventions Dr Hilary Cass was asked to review gender identity services offered by the NHS. Her conclusion was … Read more