British Isles
Friday, 28 October 2022 12:26
Call for free school meals
Teaching organisations have asked the prime minister for free school meals to be given to children in households on universal credit. Jamie Oliver said the rule change would help 800,000 of the ‘most vulnerable’ children. However…
Friday, 28 October 2022 12:25
Northern Ireland - children waiting to see consultants
In 12 months, there has been an 184% increase of children having to wait over four years on consultant waiting lists and waits are longer for children needing help with mental health issues, speech and language…
Friday, 28 October 2022 12:24
October retailers rebound
On Oct 27th Reuters reported that British retail sales rebounded this month, according to an industry survey. This contrasted with other, gloomier gauges of the consumer economy. ‘The Confederation of British Industry's monthly retail sales balance…
Thursday, 20 October 2022 23:37
Prime minister resigns
Plymouth Christian MP Sir Gary Streeter called on the Conservative party to replace Liz Truss, saying the party should ‘swiftly’ change the leader to someone who can gather more respect in the parliamentary party. ‘IWe are…
Thursday, 20 October 2022 23:35
Liz Truss amidst Conservative chaos
On 17 October Jeremy Hunt reversed 60% of the promised recent tax cuts and committed to reduce the two-year energy price guarantee to six months, while introducing ‘a new approach’ to the most needy after winter.…
Thursday, 20 October 2022 23:33
Jeremy Hunt, new chancellor of the exchequer
55-year-old Jeremy Hunt, a Christian, had previously been former foreign secretary and health secretary. He is a big supporter of the cause of freedom of religion or belief. In 2018, while foreign secretary, he commissioned an…