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Recent reports have confirmed that the global number of obese people has hit over 1 billion, with the UK contributing to a significant amount, many of whom are children. Alarming Global Obesity Rates More than a billion people worldwide are now identified as obese, according to updated estimates from the World Health Organization (WHO), with … Read more

Bank of England insider Megan Greene’s bold stance on interest rates disrupts market expectations, highlighting persistent inflationary pressures amidst divergent economic conditions. Here’s the full story. Nasty Shocks The UK economy has experienced a series of nasty shocks recently, with a cost-of-living crisis squeezing living standards, glacial wage growth, and the country officially being back … Read more

After an increased number of what’s been described as “intimidatory” threats from protestors to specific MPs and their houses, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has suggested the UK descended into “mob rule.” Rishi Sunak Addresses Rising Threats Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has warned that the country may have descended into “mob rule” after protestors issued threats … Read more

According to reports, the Prime Minister was left “furious” with General Sir Patrick Sanders after he recently warned the public could face conscription if Britain was to go into an all-out conflict with Russia. UK Army Size Controversy Emerges General Sir Patrick Sanders recently claimed that the British army is too small to fight a … Read more

The London Borough of Havering was on the brink of financial collapse just weeks ago, but a loan of £54 million has now been accepted. With 26 councils in the UK teetering on the verge of bankruptcy, others won’t be so lucky. Budget Approval Amid Crisis Havering Council successfully signed off its budget after the … Read more

Amidst mounting scrutiny, the UK government faces criticism for diverting its overseas aid budget to cover domestic refugee support, prompting concerns over the efficacy and integrity of international development efforts. Here’s the full story.  Constant Controversies The relationship with the UK government and asylum seekers has been a difficult one, both recently and historically, with … Read more

Figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show an alarming fall in the UK birth rate. The latest complete set of data (for 2022) show the lowest fertility rate since 1939. Why Fertility Rate Matters According to the ONS, the total fertility rate (TFR) decreased to 1.49 children per woman in 2022. In … Read more

Amid a contentious debate on transgender healthcare in the UK, the Cass Report has emerged as a pivotal document. It scrutinises the National Health Service’s (NHS) practices and stirs widespread public and professional discourse. Introduction to the Cass Report The Cass Report, led by Dr. Hilary Cass, investigates the NHS’s gender identity services, revealing significant … Read more

Labour has unveiled a comprehensive tax reform agenda, led by an expert panel. The agenda aims to recover £5 billion annually through a crackdown on avoidance while modernising HMRC. Here’s the full story. Perilous Financial Situation The UK is currently in a dangerous financial state. A cost-of-living crisis is affecting families up and down the … Read more

Britain’s biggest mortgage lender, Halifax, reported that house prices fell in March – the first fall in six months for the UK housing market.  Higher Borrowing Costs Cooling Market The lender said that higher mortgage rates stunted buying ability and appetite, leading to a 1% (£2,900) drop in average purchase price. The average UK property … Read more