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After a tumultuous couple of months for the UK’s largest water provider, reports revealed its parent company has failed to keep up with debt payments. Debts Raking Up A recent revelation has shown the turmoil that Thames Water Ltd is facing financially as the debt-ridden water provider attempts to stay afloat. Thames Water Crisis The … Read more

British farmers advocate for a universal basic income amidst post-Brexit struggles, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable financial support in the agricultural sector. Here’s the full story.  Cracks in the Dam With the much-vaunted sunlit uplands of Brexit completely failing to appear, the cracks in the post-Brexit uplands of Brexit plans are starting to appear.  … Read more

Amidst mounting frustrations, teachers in England and Wales consider potential strikes as the National Education Union warns of ongoing discord with policymakers, highlighting pressing issues of pay and funding. Here’s the full story.  Cost of Living Crisis The cost-of-living crisis, high inflation, and the UK economy being officially in recession have made it more difficult … Read more

Harry Potter author, JK Rowling will face ‘no further action’ from Scottish Police over misgendering comments she made online.  Rowling Issued a Challenge to Police to Arrest Her On Monday Scotland passed a hate crime law. Rowling went online and posted a thread in which she claimed that the new legislation was “wide open to … Read more

In a strategic move to target younger audiences, The Independent announces its acquisition of BuzzFeed and HuffPost operations in the UK and Ireland, signalling a significant shift in the region’s media landscape. Here’s the full story. Right Wing News The UK’s media ecosystem leans heavily to the right, with the two newspapers with the widest … Read more

The United Nations has slammed Sunak’s Rwanda proposal for its human rights breaches. Will Sunak finally cave to the pressure? UN Calls for Abandonment of Rwanda Scheme The United Nations Human Rights Committee (UNHRC) has urged Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to halt his Rwanda scheme. Rwanda Scheme Explained Sunak’s controversial Rwanda scheme aims to deport … Read more

Renowned broadcaster Sir David Attenborough defends the BBC licence fee amid a price hike, emphasising its vital role in supporting global programming as it navigates partnerships with commercial entities and potential shifts in advertising strategies. Here’s the full story. Uniting Figures With the situation in the UK so consistently volatile, there are very few figures … Read more

Thames Water expects the public to pick up the bill for “years” of mismanagement after being called a “Disgrace” by the government. Government Warning to Thames Water Government Ministers have slammed the UK’s largest water firm, calling it a “disgrace” after putting its debt on the public. Water Price Hikes According to the government, the … Read more

Although heavily criticised at the time, 25 years on the minimum wage policy has been deemed a huge economic success, increasing the income of the UK’s lowest earners by £6,000 per year. Introduced by Labour in 1999 The policy was first introduced 25 years ago, and was heavily criticised by businesses and political opponents at … Read more

Elon Musk intensifies his feud with Disney by financially backing lawsuits, including that of actress Gina Carano, challenging the company’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies and its treatment of conservative views. This escalating battle highlights Musk’s broader critique of what he perceives as discrimination and censorship in Hollywood. Musk vs. Disney Elon Musk is actively … Read more