Amidst the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a concerning response has emerged – imposing sanctions on specific individuals while continuing to support the Kremlin’s war efforts by purchasing its oil and gas. Surprisingly, countries heavily reliant on Russia for energy like Germany and Italy are the worst offenders. Even countries in Eastern Europe, such as Hungary, …
On this day, forty years ago, HMS Sheffield, a Type 42 destroyer of the Royal Navy, fell victim to an Exocet missile launched from an Argentine Super Étendard strike fighter. The attack resulted in the tragic loss of 20 crew members and injuries to 26 others. At the time, this shocking news sent palpable waves …
There appears to be a noticeable disparity between the personal experiences of readers with the NHS and the reassurances provided by healthcare authorities that these concerns are unfounded. In a letter dated Monday, three prominent figures emphasized that “people throughout our NHS and social care system are making extraordinary efforts to address the backlogs in …
Wandsworth, a borough in London, is widely regarded as a model Conservative council. It has a lower Band D council tax compared to neighbouring Labour-run Lambeth, and the residents are generally satisfied with its services. Despite the fluctuations in the Conservative party’s overall performance in the capital, Wandsworth has consistently voted Tory. However, in today’s …
The Northern Ireland Assembly elections happening today are of significant importance. Recent opinion polls indicate that Sinn Fein is likely to become the largest party at Stormont and have the opportunity to nominate Northern Ireland’s first minister. During the campaign, Sinn Fein has been downplaying its desires for a united Ireland and focusing more on …
The Bank of England has provided a stark and unvarnished assessment of the current economic situation in Britain. In its latest forecast, the Bank outlined the prospect of inflation surpassing 10%, a potential recession, and years of near-zero growth. Even previously stable employment levels are expected to increase. To address this, the Monetary Policy Committee …
During the initial stages of the pandemic, Germany was hailed as a model for effectively handling Covid. Angela Merkel, the then-chancellor, received praise for her scientific background and Germany’s advanced testing infrastructure. In contrast, Sweden was viewed as a rebellious nation. Its public health officials decided against implementing a complete lockdown and instead relied on …
Sir Keir Starmer consistently seizes every opportunity to criticize the government, whether their wrongdoings are real or perceived. He has repeatedly called for the Prime Minister’s resignation during the partygate saga and demanded the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, to do the same after he was fined by the Metropolitan Police for breaking lockdown rules. This moralizing …
Among all the election results announced yesterday, the outcomes for the Northern Ireland Assembly elections could have the most far-reaching consequences. It would be erroneous to interpret Sinn Fein’s relatively strong performance as a sign of increasing support for a United Ireland. The prevailing public opinion in the Province does not indicate a swing towards …
The recent local elections marked a significant setback for the Conservative Party under Boris Johnson’s leadership, and it is essential to acknowledge this fact without trying to find excuses or spin the narrative in a different direction. However, the excuses keep pouring in. One common claim is that these losses were confined to London and …