Everyone's Talking About It
Grant Gallacher 
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
The UK has imposed sanctions on senior Russian prison officials following the death of Alexei Navalny, signaling a commitment to upholding human rights and seeking justice for his mistreatment. Here’s the full story. Death or Murder? Following the death of Alexi Navalny, which many in the international community believe was a murder carried out on … Read more
UK banknotes featuring King Charles III will be introduced by June 5th, with warnings to businesses to ensure they are ready for the changeover. Here’s the whole story. Familiar Face One of the things that has become so commonplace over the last half a century has been the face of the Queen on banknotes. Queen … Read more
Amidst mounting pressure, Chancellor Rishi Sunak faced parliamentary scrutiny on Tuesday over Britain’s Red Sea strategy, prompting a ‘general debate’ as MPs demand transparency following the recent airstrikes against the Houthis. Here’s the full story. Royal Air Farce Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has found himself at the centre of a political firestorm as demands for … Read more
In the aftermath of Sarah Everard’s tragic murder, an unprecedented investigation reveals that 461 police officers are under scrutiny, facing criminal probes and disciplinary actions, exposing deep-rooted and severe problems within the UK’s law enforcement agencies. Here’s the full story. Who Watches the Watchers? In the aftermath of the tragic murder of Sarah Everard by … Read more
UN Special Rapporteur Michel Forst has condemned the UK’s severe crackdown on environmental protests, citing draconian laws, courtroom restrictions, and civil injunctions, asserting that these measures have a chilling effect on fundamental freedoms amid the global environmental crisis. Here’s the full story. Chilling Effect on Protest The United Nations special rapporteur on environmental defenders, Michel … Read more
Amidst a surge in prosecutions related to abortions, the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists has issued new guidance, asserting that healthcare professionals should abstain from reporting suspected illegal abortions to the police. Here’s the full story. Abortion Decriminalisation The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) in the UK has made a landmark move … 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 Man Of Europe Compared to European countries, Britain’s health outcomes are markedly worse, with higher avoidable mortality and treatable mortality rates … Read more
Jeremy Hunt’s pre-election budget has analysts dissecting the implications of tax cuts nestled within a ‘tax sandwich’ of increases, as he attempts to balance immediate relief and future fiscal responsibility. Here’s the full story. Lighten The Load Following the avalanche of bad economic news over the last few weeks, Rishi Sunak’s government is looking for … Read more
Tinder has introduced enhanced identity verification measures in the UK, including video selfies and ID checks, to combat catfishing and boost user confidence. Here’s the full story. Modern Dating Dating in the modern world is never easy, with terms like “ghosting”, “situationship” and “orbiting” becoming common parlance. None of these terms are particularly pleasant. “Ghosting” is … Read more