Everyone's Talking About It
Grant Gallacher 
Recent data from the UK Health Security Agency reveals a widespread measles outbreak across all English regions, prompting urgent calls for parents to vaccinate their children. Here’s the full story. The Miracle of Vaccines The pandemic was cut mercifully short thanks to the tireless work of scientists and pharmaceutical companies who were able to turn … Read more
A new study has shown that record levels of heat have been absorbed by Earth’s oceans, contributing to a speeding up of the climate catastrophe, as well as worsening weather events around the world. Here’s the full story. In Hot Water A new study has revealed that in 2023, the Earth experienced “astounding” ocean temperatures … Read more
The UK has witnessed a decade-low in life expectancy, prompting concerns and calls for a comprehensive government strategy to address the root causes and improve the nation’s health outlook. Here’s the full story. How Low Can You Go? The UK recently received yet more bad news, unveiled in data from the Office for National Statistics … Read more
Amidst Britain’s confirmed recession, Chancellor Rishi Sunak faces mounting pressure to justify further proposed tax cuts and potential austerity measures, sparking fierce debate over the country’s economic direction. Here’s the full story. Recession 2.0 Recent official figures have confirmed what many of us have long believed true: Britain’s economy has entered a recession. According to the … Read more
Unveiling decades of deception, a groundbreaking report exposes how plastic producers knowingly misled the public about the viability of recycling, prompting calls for accountability and systemic change. Here’s the full story. Potential Solution Plastic recycling has long been hailed as a potential solution to mitigate the environmental impact of plastic waste. However, a recent report by … Read more
Humza Yousaf’s alleged ties to Sir Brian Souter have raised concerns amongst civil rights groups protesting the close connection between the first minister and the conservative Christian causes he funds. Here’s the whole story. Troubled Waters Scottish politics has been a mess recently, with the surprise departure of Nicola Sturgeon last year, a police investigation … Read more
Train drivers at Northern and LNER plan to strike in March, citing persistent breaches of agreements by the rail operators, escalating tensions amidst ongoing industrial action across the sector. Here’s the whole story. Rocky Recovery The British economy is not doing well, with a persistent cost of living crisis, stubbornly high inflation and the recent … Read more
Unveiling a disturbing and deadly reality, an analysis of government data exposes that over half of the residential blocks constructed by the company responsible for Grenfell Tower’s deadly cladding are plagued by “life-critical” fire safety issues. Here’s the full story. “Life Critical” Safety Issues Government figures recently analyzed by The Guardian newspaper reveal alarming statistics … Read more
The UK Government faces legal challenges over an alleged attempt to relax sewage regulations for housebuilders, prompting concerns over environmental impact and accountability. Here’s the full story. What Environment? It’s safe to say that Britain’s current Conservative government doesn’t seem to care much about the environment. From Rishi Sunak rolling back on the net zero … Read more
Labour’s Rochdale candidate, Azhar Ali, has sparked a political firestorm with his remarks on Israel and Jewish media figures. This led to his suspension and raising questions about Labour’s handling of disciplinary actions. Here’s the full story. They Think It’s All Over As the current Conservative Government continues to disintegrate into a series of squabbling … Read more