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The Conservative Party has withdrawn support from two candidates currently under investigation for allegedly betting on the general election date.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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A think tank has criticised the UK’s major political parties for avoiding tough decisions about public finances in their manifestos, predicting a likely increase in taxes over the next five years. The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) accused both Labour and the Conservatives of ignoring the “painful choices” necessary to address the country’s financial issues. […]
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Four years ago, the government announced a strategy to cap the lifetime care costs for each person. However, a prominent think tank has now highlighted a £4bn gap in the social care plans proposed by England’s three major political parties. All three parties – Conservatives, Labour, and the Liberal Democrats – have supported implementing these […]
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Sir Keir Starmer has announced that, if Labour wins the upcoming election, they will introduce new laws to eliminate rental “bidding wars.” Speaking during a special edition of BBC’s Question Time, the Labour leader said the party plans to prevent landlords from “exploiting tenants” by encouraging them to offer higher rents to secure a property. […]
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Northern Ireland talks to restore the Stormont Assembly will continue on Monday after the parties failed to reach an agreement yesterday. Earlier this month, the UK announced a £2.5-billion cash injection to support the cash-strapped public services and reestablish the Northern Ireland Assembly. Once again, all eyes will be on the DUP, who walked out […]
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Mark Drakeford has announced he is stepping down as the first minister of Wales and leader of the Welsh Labour party, sparking a leadership contest to replace him. In a surprise statement posted on social media, Drakeford said he will remain in place as party leader and first minister until his successor is elected in […]
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Rishi Sunak’s emergency Rwanda bill, which aims to allow the government to proceed with the scheme, led to Robert Jenrick’s resignation yesterday. At the same time, former Home Secretary Suella Braverman said the bill would not stop the boats. The PM must be painfully aware of the deep divisions between the left and the right […]
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