Aid, not deterrence, is the answer to Britain’s immigration problem February 13, 2024 By treating the problem at the source, aid can be the answer to the UK's immigration crisis, writes Ryan Henson.
Free school meals for all sounds great, but eroding parental responsibility will come back to bite February 13, 2024 Free school meals and supervised tooth brushing sound appealing but Britain will come to regret eroding the norm of parental responsibility, writes Adam Hawksbee
Should Britain legalise cannabis? Virgin boss Richard Branson thinks so February 12, 2024 Virgin boss Richard Branson has appealed to the UK government to legalise and regulate cannabis, claiming it would save lives and bring in more tax. The entrepreneur and tycoon penned a heartfelt blog saying the move “makes sense”, and that the efforts to legalise it are ones he has “long supported”. Branson said he backed [...]
Northern Ireland’s historic new government marks a beginning, not an end February 12, 2024 Michelle O'Neill's historic appointment marks an era of cautious cooperation, with much to gain or lose on all sides, writes Eliot Wilson.
Major rail engineering work on weekdays due to change in travel patterns February 11, 2024 Major rail engineering work will take place on two weekdays this month in a trial responding to a change in travel patterns.
Sadiq Khan warns post-Brexit border checks will cause Eurostar chaos February 10, 2024 Sadiq Khan has urged ministers to prevent “chaos” for Eurostar passengers when the EU launches biometric border checks later this year.
Only fast fixes can save the London Stock Exchange from a 2024 exodus February 9, 2024 The London Stock Exchange has been bruised and battered over the past two years. James Ashton, CEO of the Quoted Companies Alliance, warns the Chancellor the time is now for action
Labour confirms £28bn green investment pledge has been scrapped February 8, 2024 The Labour Party has confirmed its £28bn green investment pledge has been scrapped, in a major U-turn announced by Sir Keir Starmer.
The woman bringing female bespoke tailoring to Savile Row February 8, 2024 Savile Row is globally famous for its tailors but until Alexandra Wood there were no women's bespoke services on the street
Wielding pitchforks and flinging cow dung, the EU is beholden to angry farmers February 8, 2024 Caving into romanticised notions of the ancient farmers' ways of old won't give us the modern, climate-friendly agriculture we so desperately need.