Attention all British middle schoolers! If you were hoping for the day when you could casually stroll into Tesco and legally purchase a pack of cigarettes, I have some bad news for you. It looks like that day will never come. Rishi Sunak, the UK prime minister, recently unveiled a plan at a Conservative …
Sir Keir Starmer: No Second Phase of HS2 if Elected Sir Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour party, announced on Thursday that if he wins the next general election, he will not proceed with the second phase of HS2. Instead, he plans to utilize the savings from canceling part of the high-speed rail project to …
The 2028 European Championship has been confirmed with Ireland and the UK as the sole bidder, creating a sense of optimism for the FAI, Irish and British governments. This joint bid involves 10 different venues, including the historic Casement Park in Belfast, which will require redevelopment to meet Uefa’s standards. The official announcement from Uefa …
The Covid-19 inquiry held yesterday revealed that frequent changes to rules, guidance, and public health messaging during the pandemic led to confusion among the public and endangered public confidence in the police. This was compounded by politicians, advisors, and civil servants who disregarded lockdown rules, which further exacerbated mistrust and undermined the government’s efforts to …
In a move that mirrors the law in New Zealand, a new legislation has been proposed to ban the sale of cigarettes to anyone aged 14 or younger. This means that this age group will never be able to purchase cigarettes legally. Existing smokers, on the other hand, will not be affected by this ban. …
Scrapping the Birmingham to Manchester leg of HS2 could present a unique opportunity to level up, said Grant Shapps, implying that the decision was influenced by post-Covid travel trends. Rishi Sunak is expected to announce the cancellation of the route during his keynote speech at the Conservative conference later today. Shapps, the Defence Secretary, suggested …
Earlier this year, the Cabinet Office attempted to obtain an exemption from disclosing information and messages that it deemed irrelevant to the inquiry’s investigation. However, Baroness Hallett dismissed this attempt. In response, the Government initiated a legal challenge, but it was rejected by the High Court in July, affirming that the documents should be provided. …
In an urgent plea, the UK Defense Secretary is urging immediate action to support Ukraine, warning of a potential upcoming battle to recapture Crimea, which is currently under Russian occupation. He boldly states, “We have a chance to help finish this. The Russian army is cracking.” Since the invasion by Russia in February of last …
Cases of suicidal thoughts or self-harm have skyrocketed, sparking concerns among regulators. The drug Ozempic or Wegovy, hailed as a ‘game-changer’, has been linked to this alarming trend. Recently, the number of individuals plagued by such thoughts while taking this popular weight-loss jab has quadrupled within a span of two months. Initially used to treat …
Rishi Sunak Criticizes BBC for ‘Inaccurate Commentary’ on UK Economy Post-Pandemic In a recent statement, Rishi Sunak expressed his disappointment with the BBC for what he considers to be ‘inaccurate commentary’ on the UK economy. He accused the public broadcaster of deliberately refusing to publish figures that demonstrate the UK’s faster recovery compared to France …