There is ‘no question of the lights going out this winter’
September 20, 2021
“There is no question of the lights going out this winter…There will be no throwback to the 1970s” according to Kwasi Kwarteng.
Author: Matt Haycox
Adios to Traffic Light System, as Overseas Travel Becomes Simpler for English Travellers
September 17, 2021
As the UK sets about some return to normality, even as the pandemic rages around the globe, it was announced that England would be scrapping the traffic light system used for overseas travel.
Cold War II Kicks Into a New Gear
September 16, 2021
The announcement of Aukus — a new US,UK and Australia security pact — seems to have ratcheted up Cold War II tensions to a new level.
Johnson Reshuffles Cabinet
September 15, 2021
A few ministers got the chop today, as others rose to new positions, as UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson reshuffled his cabinet.
More Vaccines for the UK as Many in Developing World Do Without
September 14, 2021
While many people across the globe have not yet had even one vaccination shot, the UK has announced that it will now be rolling out booster shots, along with other wealthy countries.
Emma Raducanu Revitalises Women’s Tennis
September 13, 2021
Emma Raducanu at the age of 18 has made the front pages of all UK national papers, as she has won the US Open, taking home prize money of US$2.5 million.
Economic Growth in UK Continues – But Shrinks To Microscopic Level
September 10, 2021
The good news is the UK economy continues to grow as it looks to put the pandemic behind it. But the bad news is that you might have needed a microscope to see it.
‘A Global Pandemic Was in No-one’s Manifesto’
September 7, 2021
So the promise was worth less than the paper it was written on. But is the gamble worth the political risk?
Betrayal of Party Principles by Both Tories and Labour?
September 6, 2021
Will there be a political price to pay for breaking a manifesto pledge?
Can the Taliban Manage a Tanking Economy?
September 3, 2021
The Taliban now has control of Afghanistan – but after 20 years of fighting the world’s greatest military powers, it now faces a new challenge that could defeat the best educated and most sophisticated governments.