In a recent interview, the Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said that businesses will be targeted over the summer as part of the government’s new push to reduce illegal immigration. In the interview, she said that officials are targeting businesses including those in the beauty sector, car washes, and others over the summer as part of […]
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On Wednesday, the newly-elected Labour government outlined its plans for renationalising the railways in the King’s Speech. While the government has not committed to lowering fares, it has introduced a “best fare guarantee” to ensure passengers always pay the lowest possible price for their journeys. Currently, Network Rail manages the infrastructure, and individual operators run […]
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The number of private renters with children living in damp homes has nearly doubled since the pandemic began. According to the English Housing Survey, the number has risen from one in fourteen households before the pandemic to one in seven by 2022-23. The survey also revealed that 3.5 million households in England reside in homes […]
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The concept of levelling up, which aimed to address regional disparities, was central to Boris Johnson’s 2019 election campaign. Upon taking office, Johnson renamed the Department of Housing, Communities and Local Government to include “levelling up.” However, the new government is making changes to departmental names and titles by replacing the term “levelling up” with […]
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New data from the Student Loans Company (SLC) reveals a rise in student loan repayments and average loan amounts. Nearly 1.8 million people in the UK now owe at least £50,000 in student debt, with over 61,000 exceeding £100,000 and 50 people owing more than £200,000. Over a decade has passed since tuition fees in […]
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As the general election campaign draws to a close, the fate of Britain’s leading politicians now rests in the hands of the voters. Party leaders are making their final appeals. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak remains publicly optimistic. However, the Conservatives, who have governed for 14 years under five different leaders, have seen their support decline […]
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The UK is heading to the polls on Thursday to elect 650 new members to the House of Commons, with opinion polls showing that Labour could win by 20 percentage points, which is a huge increase in votes compared to the 2019 election. In that election, Prime Minister Boris Johnson secured a strong Conservative majority […]
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Since the last general election, the average cost of renting privately in England has surged by almost a quarter. In December 2019, the average monthly rent was £1,064, according to the Office for National Statistics. By May 2024, this figure had increased by 22% to £1,301 for both new and existing tenancies. During the same […]
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Patients in England are bracing for what could be a major disruption this week, as NHS leaders warn of the impact of the junior doctor strike, which coincides with the hottest week of the year. Members of the British Medical Association (BMA) are set to begin a five-day walkout starting Thursday, marking the 11th strike […]
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The Conservative Party has withdrawn support from two candidates currently under investigation for allegedly betting on the general election date. The Gambling Commission is currently investigating Craig Williams, running in Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr, and Laura Saunders, contesting Bristol North West. Despite this, they will remain on the ballot as Conservative candidates but will become independents if […]
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