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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has praised a Tory MP who breached data laws by giving away his colleagues’ phone numbers to someone he met on a dating app. Tory MP Gives Away Details of Colleagues A Tory MP recently admitted to giving away personal details of his colleagues to an individual he met online in the … Read more

On Monday, the state pension rose to 8.5%, a very welcome income boost for pensioners who have struggled to keep up with rising prices. How Much is the State Pension Currently Worth? Prior to Monday 8th, the state pension was £203.85 a week for the full, new flat-rate state pension, or £156.20 a week for … Read more

Russian President Vladimir Putin has promised military action against any British fishing vessel caught fishing in Russian waters, decimating a treaty over 70 years old. Putin’s Fishy Move Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree that bans UK fishing boats from entering Russian waters, disrupting fishing rights that have been in place since 1956. … Read more

With reports that almost £275bn of Russian assets have been frozen across Europe, the UK is urging countries to use that money to help fund Ukraine’s military in its fight against Russian President Vladimir Putin. Conflict Enters Third Year As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine enters its third year, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has … Read more

Amidst mounting concerns over proposed spending cuts, economists warn of dire consequences for UK public services if Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s budgetary plans are implemented. Here’s the full story.  Sounding the Alarm Image Credit: Shutterstock / Matej Kastelic As the UK election comes ever closer, economists are sounding the alarm over the potential fallout from planned … Read more

In a historic session marked by tumult and political manoeuvring, Speaker Lindsay Hoyle issued a rare apology amidst parliamentary uproar following a divisive debate on the Gaza conflict. Here’s the whole story. Uncharted Territory The House of Commons found itself in uncharted territory as the parliamentary debate on Gaza descended into chaos. The ongoing farce … Read more

Labour MP Stella Creasy denounces the alarming trend of targeting MPs in their homes, emphasising the urgent need to uphold democratic values amidst rising threats and intimidation. Here’s the full story. Dangerous Farce There has been an overwhelming feeling recently that politics is descending into a farce that would be funny were it not so … Read more

Legal experts warn that removing a crucial defence for UK climate protesters could undermine the fundamental right to trial by jury, sparking debates over the boundaries of lawful dissent. Here’s the whole story. Nothing is Sacred The UK government seems to hold few things sacred, but one of the topics it has been most active … Read more

Does the Conservative Party have an Islamophobia problem running through its core? That’s the question that many interviewers are asking Tory MPs, including the Prime Minister, after Lee Anderson’s controversial comments about London Mayor Sadiq Khan. Growing Pressure on Senior Conservatives Despite huge backlash from different political parties in the UK, including former Tory members, … Read more

Sir Chris Whitty encourages citizens to embrace traditional methods for healthy ageing, advocating for exercise, nutrition, and social engagement in his annual report on Health in an Ageing Society. Here’s the whole story. Sick Note of Europe Compared to European countries, Britain’s health outcomes are markedly worse, with higher avoidable mortality and treatable mortality rates … Read more