Defiant union leaders are threatening to plunge Britain into a second winter of discontent with mass strike action that involves two million employees, bringing the country to its knees. Amid the confusion unfolding in Westminster this week, the Prime Minister has been dealt another political broadside, this time by the Trade Union Congress (TUC), inContinue reading “Here Comes The Winter Of Discontent”
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A Petition Calling For An Early General Election Is Signed By 500,000 People
Almost half a million people have signed a petition demanding an early general election in the wake of Liz Truss’ turbulent time in office. Parliament will now argue the UK government and parliament petition after it passed the 100,000 threshold on September 29, the day Miss Truss pledged to stick by her contentious economic strategy.Continue reading “A Petition Calling For An Early General Election Is Signed By 500,000 People”
A ‘Devastating’ New COVID Wave Has Already Begun In The United Kingdom, Say, Experts
Experts have warned that Britain is already at the start of a devastating new COVID spiral that may incapacitate the NHS this winter. Early data showed that new subvariants of Omicron are developing around the immunity that was built up through vaccinations and COVID infections. Some scientists fear the new immune evasive variants may causeContinue reading “A ‘Devastating’ New COVID Wave Has Already Begun In The United Kingdom, Say, Experts”
It Is Expected That Patients Will Receive GP Appointments Within Two Weeks, According To The Health Secretary
Therese Coffey has pledged to free up over a million appointments a year by employing more support staff and installing new phones. Therese Coffey will tell the Commons that patients with the most pressing concerns should also be seen on the same day, as part of a campaign to improve access to doctors’ appointments. TheContinue reading “It Is Expected That Patients Will Receive GP Appointments Within Two Weeks, According To The Health Secretary”
This Is The Bizarre Moment Boris Johnson Waffles On About Buying A New KETTLE To Ease The Cost Of Living Crisis
Boris Johnson has been slated on social media after announcing Brits should purchase a new kettle which could save them £10 a year on their soaring energy bills. The outgoing Prime Minister said in his final major policy address that those suffering from the cost of living crisis should spend £20 for a new kettleContinue reading “This Is The Bizarre Moment Boris Johnson Waffles On About Buying A New KETTLE To Ease The Cost Of Living Crisis”
It’s Been A Lot More Challenging Than We Believed
It’s a lot harder than anticipated to take in a family of Ukrainian refugees, a retired couple has cautioned. It comes as a quarter of British hosts are set to quit the government-backed Homes for Ukraine scheme in the forthcoming weeks, noting a lack of help amid the cost of living crisis, inflation and skyrocketingContinue reading “It’s Been A Lot More Challenging Than We Believed”
No Fuel Available For M25 Drivers After Eco-Mob Smash Petrol Pumps
Eco protesters have blocked service stations and damaged pumps on the M25, enraging drivers at the height of rush hour on the UK’s busiest motorway. Nine people have been arrested as they attempt to force the government to act now on fossil fuels by damaging petrol pups so that no fuel is available. At leastContinue reading “No Fuel Available For M25 Drivers After Eco-Mob Smash Petrol Pumps”
A Million Households Are Likely To Miss Out On £150 In Council Tax Rebates
New figures show that a million households could miss out on the £150 council tax rebate to help with the cost of living. Ministers have been cautioned that those who don’t pay council tax through direct debit risk being left out in the cold if they forget to apply by the end of the month.Continue reading “A Million Households Are Likely To Miss Out On £150 In Council Tax Rebates”
Centrica’s Obscene Half-Year Profits Increase FIVE-FOLD To £1.34 Billion, Igniting Fury
British Gas owner Centrica sparked outrage after declaring profits had increased fivefold to £1.34 billion, just as it emerged UK household energy bills could soar to £500 a month amid Russian threats to cut Europe’s gas reserves. The bumper operating profit for the six months to the end of June compared to the £262 millionContinue reading “Centrica’s Obscene Half-Year Profits Increase FIVE-FOLD To £1.34 Billion, Igniting Fury”
Have We Gone Back In Time?
Households might have to turn down their thermostats and switch off lights to avoid blackouts under emergency plans. Government measures to tackle the energy problem this winter would include appeals to the public to cut down on energy usage in the event of an electricity or gas supply deficit. A document of contingency plans byContinue reading “Have We Gone Back In Time?”
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