Everyone's Talking About It
Amid escalating tensions, suspicions arise as Russia is believed to have jammed the GPS signal on an RAF aircraft carrying UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps, prompting concerns over electronic warfare tactics and its impact on aviation safety. Here’s the full story. War in Ukraine The war in Ukraine can often seem very far away to … Read more
Former Prime Minister Liz Truss has accused Labour MPs of filibustering as her transgender law reform bill is blocked in Parliament. Here’s the full story. Gender-Affirming Care Liz Truss, who arrived back in the UK after being greeted as a right-wing champion at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in the USA, has sought to … Read more
Amidst a surprising uptick in unemployment and a slowdown in wage growth, the UK faces economic challenges requiring a multifaceted approach to mitigate the impacts of the recession. Here’s the full story. Limping Along The UK economy continues to limp along like a wounded animal desperate to escape the jaws of the cost of living … Read more
The Climate Change Committee has heavily criticized the UK government’s plans to adapt to the coming climate catastrophe. Here’s the full story. Poor Record Rishi Sunak’s government does not have the best record when it comes to keeping up with climate change targets set to prevent the impending climate catastrophe. Such is the extent of their … Read more
Greenpeace UK warns against the British government’s proposed expansion of extremism definitions, fearing it may stifle peaceful protests and inadvertently fuel the very extremism it seeks to curb. Here’s the full story. Mistrust and Caution The British government’s recent foray into expanding the definition of extremism has been met with deep mistrust and profound caution … Read more
A British school announced to parents that it wished to ban girls from wearing skirts in what has been described as a “ridiculously sexist” new ruling. Uniform Policy Controversy A secondary school in Cornwall has sparked controversy after proposing a ban on skirts in its uniform policy because it believes dressing feminine jeopardises chances of … Read more
Amidst concerns over legal risks, educators in England have raised concerns over the complexities of helping transgender pupils in the face of government guidance that has been dismissed as overly vague. Here’s the full story. Transgender Pupils As England grapples with formulating comprehensive guidance for the treatment of transgender pupils, teachers and unions are voicing … Read more
Self-described “misogynist” Andrew Tate faces extradition to the UK amidst allegations of sexual aggression, but only after his similar trial in Romania is concluded. Here’s the full story. Self-Described “Misogynist” Infamous internet right-wing grifter, toxic masculinity influencer, and self-described “misogynist” Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan Tate have had a rapid rise and fall in … Read more
The UK has officially been ranked as the second-most depressed country on the planet, with a huge spike in individuals experiencing mental health issues since the pandemic. UK’s Mental Wellbeing Ranking A recent global survey conducted by the US non-profit Sapien Labs has ranked the UK as the second most miserable place in the world. … Read more
Critics are worried that freedom of speech in the UK is under threat as the government announces it will rewrite the definition of extremists to potentially include protestors. Government’s Plan for New Extremism Definition The Government is set to introduce a revised definition of extremism that will be more specific and connote different types of … Read more