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A new idea has begun to gain traction thanks to Limitarianism, which suggests limiting the wealth someone can make so that the excess money can then be used to improve society for the less fortunate. Sparking the Debate The London School of Economics hosted a debate focusing on the ethical and societal implications of Limitarianism … Read more

The UK government has announced sanctions on China after a cyber security attack back in 2021, but critics say it isn’t enough. UK’s Security Breach The UK has accused China of hacking into a voter database leaking 40 million voters’ personal details over six years. China Attempts to Access MP Data The government also accused … Read more

As London’s mayoral race heats up, incumbent Sadiq Khan confronts allegations of misinformation from the Tory camp, prompting a closer examination of crime statistics that reveal a nuanced perspective on the city’s safety under his leadership. Here’s the full story. Election Fever The election fever in the United Kingdom is starting to heat up. Local … Read more

In a bid to streamline operations, the Co-operative Bank has announced significant job cuts as part of its restructuring plan, amidst ongoing acquisition talks and financial challenges. Here’s the full story. Dire Economic Situation In yet more signs of the dire economic situation the UK economy finds itself in, the Co-operative Bank has recently announced … Read more

A number of Tory MPs have slammed the government’s response to a national security breach inflicted on the UK by hackers from China. Cybersecurity Breach Unveiled Recent revelations by security services have exposed a significant breach in cybersecurity by hackers associated with China.  Hackers Gain Access to Personal Data Hackers managed to access the personal … Read more

For the first time in UK history, none of the four main government positions are held by white men. Is Vaughan Gething’s election as Wales’ first black leader the result of a cultural shift throughout Europe, or is the focus on increasing diversity in leadership drawing attention away from the systemic issues still negatively impacting … Read more

Assisted dying could be made legal in Scotland after an MP said he was “absolutely convinced” legislation would be passed in parliament. Dame Esther Rantzen’s Support Dame Esther Rantzen recently made it her mission to fight for the legalisation of assisted dying in the UK. Scotland On Verge of Assisted Dying In Scotland, critical legislation … Read more

Figures from the UK show that up to four million smart meter owners are suffering from inaccurate bills. This is due to meters not working properly in ‘smart’ mode, and significantly overcharging customers for their energy. Official Figures Released Show the Scale of the Problem  Official figures from the Department for Energy Security and Net … Read more

Tory Cabinet Minister Michael Gove has breached rules after failing to register VIP football tickets he received from a Tory donor whose company received lucrative government contracts during the pandemic. Investigation Initiated Michael Gove, the Conservative Cabinet minister, is facing scrutiny from a watchdog for a scandal relating to VIP football tickets. Gove Guilty of … Read more

The famous London Boat Race between Oxford and Cambridge has taken a dark turn this year as one organisation found a deadly bacteria lurking in the water of the Thames. Safety Warnings for Boat Race Crews Organisers of the famous London Boat Race warned the winners of potential danger if they follow a tradition after … Read more