While local councils have the legal power to provide street lighting under UK law, they are not legally mandated to keep streets lit at night, leaving them free to turn off or dim lights to cut costs. Norfolk is celebrated for its exceptionally dark skies and designated Dark Sky Discovery Sites, which offer prime conditionsContinue reading “Blackout Britain: The Cost-Cutting Dark Ages”
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Record Rise. Rich Nation. Kids Suffering
Child poverty in the UK has surged to record levels, and the data is brutally clear: the rise isn’t just “substantial” — it’s one of the worst increases in the developed world. The UK has seen the largest increase in relative child income poverty of all 37 high‑income countries between 2013 and 2023 — aContinue reading “Record Rise. Rich Nation. Kids Suffering”
Burham Says He’ll Cut Benefits – Will This Be His Downfall?
Andy Burnham has spoken about lowering the welfare bill, but he has not proposed crude cuts to benefits. In fact, his record shows he has frequently criticised harsh benefit cuts and warned that they push people into poverty. Burnham has said he wants to reduce the overall welfare bill, but not by cutting people’s payments.Continue reading “Burham Says He’ll Cut Benefits – Will This Be His Downfall?”
Lord Mandelson Investigated For Relieving Himself Against A Garden Wall
Shamed Labour grandee Peter Mandelson could find out the real cost of ‘spending a penny’ after he was caught short in public last week. If it is determined that the former US Ambassador violated local bylaws by urinating on the street in exclusive Notting Hill, west London, he will be fined. Following the Daily Mail’s first coverageContinue reading “Lord Mandelson Investigated For Relieving Himself Against A Garden Wall”
Not Much Cheer With Keir?
According to a recent survey, three out of four Britons believe the Labour Government is doing a poor job of handling the cost-of-living situation. According to the YouGov study, 74 percent of respondents are unhappy with Sir Keir Starmer’s handling of the matter, while only 15 percent believe his government is handling it well. ThereContinue reading “Not Much Cheer With Keir?”
Falmouth Is Preparing To Refit A Giant Barge That Will House 500 Migrants
A giant barge that will accommodate 500 migrants has anchored in Cornwall, with ministers promising more vessels in the future. The Bibby Stockholm arrived in Falmouth for renovations ahead of going into service next month. It was towed from Italy and will now undergo safety checks as well as being refitted to increase the onboardContinue reading “Falmouth Is Preparing To Refit A Giant Barge That Will House 500 Migrants”
A Couple’s Wedding Is Canceled Because The Venue 300 Miles Away From Channel Will Be Used For Asylum Seekers
A couple told of their devastation after their wedding in a luxury hotel 300 miles away from the English Channel was cancelled due to the venue being secured by officials to accommodate asylum seekers. Simon Pritchard and Lucy Campbell, 28, were just five weeks away from tying the knot at the four-star Hilton Garden InnContinue reading “A Couple’s Wedding Is Canceled Because The Venue 300 Miles Away From Channel Will Be Used For Asylum Seekers”
