News in the Fast Lane: Your essential UK and global news and politics
Insolvencies in the UK have reached a 30-year high, with rising costs, high inflation, and sky-high interest rates leading to a profoundly difficult period for British business. Here’s the full story. Bust or Bust The UK has been no stranger recently to bad economic news, but recent figures have shed light on how difficult things … Read more
The latest data from the Office of National Statistics reveals a historic dip below 50% in married individuals, leading legal experts to call for changes to the laws around cohabitation. Here’s the full story. I Don’t Relationships are complicated, particularly in our modern age of dating apps, so-called “situationships,” and changing views on monogamy. This … Read more
The Grenfell community has been left outraged at the company responsible for the cladding that led to the disaster, as it declined an invitation to attend Grenfell Testimony Week. The company has been labelled as “heartless cowards” by members of the community. Corporate Absence at Grenfell Testimony Week Sparks Controversy Arconic, the multibillion-dollar company responsible … Read more
As worries grow, many wonder why the UK seems to be heading downhill. There are 12 reasons behind the nation’s unsettling decline, from economic struggles to social tensions. #1. Economic Downturn Despite efforts to revive the economy post-Brexit, the UK faces stagnant growth and mounting national debt, posing challenges to long-term financial stability. #2. Healthcare … Read more
President Joe Biden recently went on a Trump-fuelled rant during one of his speeches, calling the former President a “wannabe authoritarian” and declaring that America’s democracy was on the line. Biden’s Stern Warning on Democracy’s Future In an impassioned speech at Montgomery County Community College, President Joe Biden delivered a resolute critique of his likely … Read more
In the grand tradition of bumbling British humour, which has given us such gems as Monty Python, Mr Bean, and Boris Johnson, comes this classic from the Home Secretary, James Cleverly. An Awkward Reception Picture the scene: a glittering Downing Street reception, the air heavy with the weight of political gravitas. And there, amidst the … Read more
A transgender swimmer has been surrounded by controversy after winning the NCAA and is now facing a ban. Here’s the story. The Controversy Begins Lia Thomas, a talented swimmer, achieved national success after joining the women’s team at Yale University, USA. Before this, she competed on the men’s team for three years but ranked much … Read more
The chairman of one of Britain’s most successful banks has made “astonishing” comments suggesting that it’s “not that difficult” to get into the housing market in the UK’s current climate. Here’s the full story. NatWest Chairman’s Controversial Stance on UK Property Market Sir Howard Davies, the chairman of NatWest, recently stirred controversy with his assertion … Read more
Unveiling the dark underbelly of neo-Nazi podcast Black Wolf Radio, hosts Christopher Gibbons and Tyrone Patten-Walsh are sentenced to 15 years for terrorism offenses. Here’s the full story. Neo-Nazi Podcast Hosts Jailed Christopher Gibbons and Tyrone Patten-Walsh, hosts of the notorious neo-Nazi podcast Black Wolf Radio, have been handed 15 years in prison for terrorism … Read more
The charity, Libraries Connected launches a vital support program for over 650 libraries facing imminent budget cuts across the UK, aiming to fortify these community pillars against financial adversity and safeguard their indispensable contributions to literacy, health, and digital inclusion. Here’s the full story. Libraries Budget Cuts Libraries Connected, the charity representing library services in … Read more