News in the Fast Lane: Your essential UK and global news and politics
Amid internal strife, some rebel Tory MPs are urging Chancellor Rishi Sunak to step down voluntarily now before he is pushed. Here’s the whole story. Weak Leadership The Conservative Party does not take losing well, with any defeat often seen as a sign of weakness from leadership. Crumbling Unity Throughout history, these moments of weakness … Read more
Labour’s recent by-election triumphs, hailed by Keir Starmer as ‘fantastic,’ underscore a seismic shift in voter trust and signal potential electoral gains, adding to the Conservative Party’s woes. Here’s the full story. Emerging Victorious Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has celebrated his recent by-election victories in Kingswood and Wellingborough. On The Verge Of Power The … Read more
Ah, the office – a place where language goes to get dressed in a suit and tie, only to trip over its own shoelaces. Here are 21 phrases that we’ve all heard ad nauseam, and if we’re being honest, wouldn’t miss if they were banished from the corporate lexicon forever: #1. “Touch Base” Because nothing … Read more
Rishi Sunak appeared on a special broadcast of GB News, taking over from Jacob Reese-Mogg’s segment, answering questions on the NHS and the Rwanda scheme. Ofcom have now revealed that hundreds of viewers sent in complaints and they are now investigating. Ofcom Investigates GB News Q&A Session TV regulator Ofcom has initiated an investigation into … Read more
A new mobile phone ban could see the consistent removal of mobile phones across all schools in the UK in an attempt to improve both the education and mental well-being of young people in the country. New Guidelines Set to Ban Mobile Phones in Schools Headteachers will receive guidance outlining the ban on mobile phones … Read more
The UK’s crime statistics unveil areas where safety and tranquillity are more of a concern than others. Presenting the 15 most dangerous places to live in the UK: #1. Cleveland, Yorkshire Tops with a crime rate of 139.6 per 1,000 people, notable for high instances of sexual offences and violence. #2. West Yorkshire Follows with … Read more
Russia is being accused of the murder of President Putin’s opposition leader, Alexei Navalny, who died of “sudden death syndrome” in prison. The UK is now urging fellow leaders of the Western world to impose fresh sanctions on Russian banks. Hints at Fresh Sanctions Russia has been hit with a fresh wave of condemnation from … Read more
Recent policy changes at the DWP halt jobcentre referrals to food banks over data privacy concerns, sparking worries about delayed crisis assistance for vulnerable households amidst rising demand. Here’s the full story. A Functioning Society One of the signs of a functioning society is its ability to properly feed, clothe, educate, protect and house its … Read more
The Conservative Party now faces its highest number of byelection defeats within a single parliamentary term since the 1960s, leading Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to make a desperate plea for unity. Here’s the full story. Devastating Defeat Following the devastating defeat of the Conservative Party in the recent byelections in Wellingborough and Kingswood, Rishi Sunak … Read more
Critics of President Biden’s economic policies, often referred to as ‘Bidenomics,’ suggest that the current administration’s policy decisions and approaches are detrimental to the nation’s economic growth and development. Here are 21 key areas where critics suggest Biden’s policies fall short. #1. Slow Wage Increases Under Bidenomics, wage growth has remained sluggish despite promises of … Read more