Politics
The English Civil War: How Britain Executed a King and Invented Parliamentary Democracy
Between 1642 and 1651, England tore itself apart in a conflict that ended with the execution of…
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Health
UK Small Business Confidence Hits 18-Month Low Amid Cost and Demand Pressures
The Federation of Small Businesses quarterly survey shows the worst confidence reading since the immediate post-budget period…
Politics
UK Politics: Voting Age 16 Bill Passes Second Reading in House of Commons
Labour's manifesto commitment to extend the franchise to 16 and 17-year-olds cleared an important parliamentary hurdle with…
Economy
UK Current Account Deficit Widens as Iran War Drives Import Costs Higher
The ONS balance of payments data shows the current account deficit widening sharply as energy import costs…
Finance
FTSE 100 Hits 10,000 for First Time as Iran War Shock Defied by UK Bluechips
The London benchmark crossed the historic threshold during the Iran war period as defence, energy and commodity…
Finance
UK Sport: England Cricket Wins Ashes Series 3-1 in Australia
Ben Stokes's England completed a remarkable Ashes victory Down Under, their first on Australian soil since 2010-11
Health
UK News: Royal Commission on Social Care Publishes Interim Report
The long-awaited commission makes preliminary recommendations on funding reform, workforce development and quality standards for adult social…
Politics
UK News: Joanna Lumley Leads Campaign to Save the Final London Routemaster
The beloved double-decker faces final retirement as Transport for London proceeds with its full electrification programme
Health
UK Mental Health Law Reform: New Mental Health Act for First Time in 40 Years
Long-awaited reforms to the Mental Health Act 1983 are progressing through Parliament, updating the legal framework for…
Finance
UK Energy: Households Urged to Install Heat Pumps as Boiler Scrappage Scheme Launches
A new government scheme offering up to £7,500 towards the cost of replacing gas boilers with heat…
Health
UK Autumn Statement Preview: What Rachel Reeves May Need to Do in October
With fiscal headroom eroded by the Iran war and slower growth, the Chancellor faces difficult choices about…
Health
Universal Credit: Five Million Households Now Claiming the Benefit
The continued rollout of Universal Credit has seen it become the primary income replacement benefit for working-age…
