Alistair Thompson is the Director of Team Britannia PR and a journalist.
Concerts and festivals like Glastonbury contribute up to £900 million to the West’s economy, attracting two million visitors. According to UK Music, nearly 9,000 people were employed for shows in the region in 2023. The total number of music tourists attending live
The UK’s medicines regulator has approved Wegovy, a weight-loss treatment containing the drug semaglutide, for reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes in overweight and obese individuals. Semaglutide, already used by the NHS to aid weight loss in individuals with a
UK inflation remained at the Bank of England’s target rate of 2% in June, according to the latest official data. While discounts on clothing helped offset higher hotel costs, the overall inflation rate remained unchanged from May, providing some relief after years
As schools break up for summer across the UK, the typical summer weather seems to be on holiday too. July has started off cool and wet, with many parts of England, including East Anglia, the Midlands, and the south-east, already receiving a
Britain’s New Leadership Keir Starmer, following a decisive victory for the Labour Party, has committed to reversing the despair accumulated over 14 years of Conservative governance. He promises to lead a critical mission of national renewal amidst rising poverty, deteriorating infrastructure, a
Marriage Foundation has responded to the latest ONS marriage statistics showing around 115,000 missing weddings, even though marriage rates have rebounded to pre-pandemic levels. Its’ highly respected Research Director, Harry Benson, told parliament news.co.uk – “The latest figures for marriages in England
A recent study has highlighted serious deficiencies in the way menstrual health education is provided in English schools. The findings suggest that many students are receiving inadequate information, learning about menstruation too late, and facing stigma surrounding the topic. The research, published
A yellow heat-health alert has been issued as temperatures are predicted to reach 32°C (86°F) on Tuesday. This warning affects all areas of England, except the North East and North West, and will remain in effect until Wednesday. As temperatures rise, it
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), along with its partners, is actively investigating an outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O145. Since the last update on June 27, 2024, there have been 13 additional cases, bringing the total confirmed number to
The latest clash in the longstanding rivalry between Israel and Iran appears to be at a temporary standstill. Israel has yet to officially confirm responsibility for the recent attack in Iran, which occurred early Friday morning. Meanwhile, Iran’s leaders have downplayed the
The Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak is bracing himself for a major Parliamentary revolt by Conservative backbenchers, including two former prime ministers and a string of former ministers, as he seeks to outlaw smoking for the young. Simon Clarke the former chief secretary
William Wragg, the MP as the centre of the Westminster honeytrap scandal, has finally announced his resignation as Vice-Chairman of the influential 1922 Committee, the body that oversaw the election of Rishi Sunak as Prime Minster. It has been reported that he
