British Isles
Robert Jenrick and Kemi Badenoch have emerged as the frontrunners in the Conservative Party leadership race following the second round of MP voting. Jenrick led with 33 votes, followed by Badenoch with 28. James Cleverly and…
The Grenfell Tower Inquiry’s final report concluded that the tragic fire of 2017, which claimed 72 lives, was entirely avoidable and resulted from widespread dishonesty and incompetence by those involved in the building’s refurbishment. The report…
A step closer to rail nationalisation
05 Sep 2024
The House of Commons has passed a motion to explore the potential for rail nationalisation, a significant victory for advocates of public ownership. It calls for reforms to address issues in the UK's rail system, including…
The Government has introduced plans to remove hereditary peers from the House of Lords, a significant move towards reforming the British upper chamber. Hereditary peers, whose titles are passed down through family lines, have long been…
UK universities are warning of a financial crisis that could lead to significant cuts unless the government takes action. According to the president of Universities UK, the sector is at a 'fork in the road' and…
Scotland: £500m cuts to public spending
05 Sep 2024
Scotland's deputy first minister, Shona Robison, has announced £500 million in public spending cuts to address financial pressures. The cuts, which span various sectors, aim to balance Scotland’s budget while facing ongoing economic challenges. Robison emphasised…