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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has a plan to reduce taxes should the Tories win the general election, but the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will be investigating the plans next month. They’ll be conducting a health check on the economy to see if it’s a good idea.  Pre-Election Giveaways Always Happen Tax cut promises in an election … Read more

Almost 100,000 people in the UK are waiting for a decision on their asylum claims, and there are concerns that the government is not being honest about the situation. Recent numbers show a bigger problem than the officials promised to fix, leading to disagreements within the government and raising questions about how asylum seekers are … Read more

Ah, the art of justification! When it comes to shopping, our minds can be incredibly creative, especially when rationalizing purchases we don’t necessarily need. From the allure of sales to the promise of self-improvement, here are 12 humorously relatable excuses we’ve all used to justify our more questionable shopping decisions. #1. The Self-Care Advocate “Self-care … Read more

Trump looks to be storming through the Republican GOP and is by far the favorite to take on Biden in the Presidential race. But what could Trump’s revenge promises and unpredictable personality to do the economy? Here’s what we know. A Return of Trump Looms Donald Trump secured a significant victory in Iowa’s caucuses, and … Read more

Keir Starmer has vowed to tackle the huge shortfall in British housing stock should Labour win the next election. Plans to release more land for building will help address the housing crisis in the UK.  Housing an Issue for Decades Data from the Centre for Cities shows, “Compared to the average European country, Britain today … Read more

The Scottish Government has aborted its plan to reduce greenhouse emissions by 75% by 2030, stating that it is impossible.  Climate Emergency Declared in 2019 This is surprising, as Scotland and Wales were amongst the first countries to declare a climate emergency in 2019. UK Parliament Was the First in the World The MPs made … Read more

After the Prime Minister announced he would be making it harder for those with mental health issues to obtain absence from work, leaders of political parties have accused him of blaming his own failures on the public. Politicians Oppose Sunak Politicians have lashed out at the Conservative government after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s recent announcement … Read more

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced plans to make it harder for a doctor to deem someone unfit for work after a rising welfare bill. Welfare Reform Announcement The government has recently announced plans for significant reforms to the welfare system in a controversial move that affects employees taking time off work for mental health … Read more

Kemi Badenoch has challenged conventional wisdom, asserting that Britain’s economic success is not solely attributed to colonialism. This has sparked debates over historical narratives and reparative justice. Here’s the full story. Tordid History The UK has never really grappled with its long history of abuses, genocides and plundering, which took place when it ruled over … Read more

A leading health think tank has reported that Brexit has impacted the supply of many medicines, putting health and risk and increasing pressure on pharmacies. It has also led to a large increase in the price of many medicines. Medicine Shortages Now ‘Normal’ The report by Nuffield Health says “Multiple indicators show that the past … Read more