Alistair Thompson is the Director of Team Britannia PR and a journalist.
On Sunday, President Joe Biden surprised American voters and the wider world by announcing that he would drop out of the presidential race. His decision came after weeks of pressure from Democrat politicians, donors, including Hollywood icon George Clooney and party grandee
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
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to the Danish and British governments on Tuesday for their continued support as Russia’s aggression persists. Zelenskyy’s remarks follow the U.S. House of Representatives’ approval of $60.8 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine. The bill is
The number of whooping cough cases in the UK has sharply increased, prompting health officials to express concerns about declining vaccine uptake. In January alone, 553 new cases of the highly contagious infection were reported, according to the UK Health Security Agency
There are growing calls to bring back the Bingley Festival in time for Bradford 2025 after organizers announced that they couldn’t afford to hold the event this year. The festival, which featured performances from notable acts such as Noel Gallagher’s High Flying
A proposed new Holyrood Bill which would give people living with terminal illness a legal right to palliative care has won the support of medics who oppose the proposed assisted suicide legislation being drawn up by LibDem MSP Liam McArthur. A consultation
The budget at a glance: • National Insurance, cut by 2pence for employees and the self-employed• Freeze on alcohol duty to continue until February 2025• Non-dom tax regime to be replaced with new rules from April 2025• Full child benefits to be
On Wednesday, the families and friends of Israeli hostages began a significant march from the Nova festival site, where Hamas gunmen attacked on October 7, to Jerusalem. The site, near Kibbutz Re’im, was the location of a massacre, with hundreds killed and
Sweden (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Sweden officially joins NATO, marking a historic moment as its flag is raised in Brussels. Meanwhile, Pope Francis faces backlash over comments on negotiating with Russia, and India critiques Moscow over citizens duped into joining the Russian
The United Kingdom has announced plans to invest over £100 million ($125 million) in artificial intelligence (AI) research and training, aiming to position the country as a global leader in the field. Unveiled on Tuesday, the government’s initiative includes the creation of
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, visiting Iran on Tuesday, claimed that Israel is experiencing “unprecedented political isolation,” following the UN Security Council’s call for a ceasefire in the Gaza conflict. Speaking at a news conference in Tehran after meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister
The secret to a happy relationship appears to be going on ‘date nights’, according to a major new study published today. The study, Date Nights Really Work! from the Marriage Foundation finds that couples who regularly go on so-called date nights are
After 48 hours of high stakes political drama the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has succeeded in getting his key Rwanda bill through the House of Commons after a highly publicised Conservative backbench rebellion fizzled out yesterday. The bill, which aims to drastically
The divorce rate has plummeted to levels not seen since 1970, according to a major new report, published today, as women shun submitting applications. The study, Why are fewer women (but not men) divorcing? from the Marriage Foundation finds that the overall
In a rare bit of good news for the embattled Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak’s much talked about Rwanda Bill sailed through its second reading in Parliament yesterday evening. A jubilant Down Street was relived that after days of wrangling by MPs on
The Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, in a rare bit of good news has unveiled a “massive” investment deal in the UK’s Dogger Bank wind farm at COP28. Speaking at a press conference in Dubai, the PM confirmed UAE state-owned firm Masdar and
The Former Chancellor, Alistair Darling has died following a short illness aged 70, his family his family has said. Mr Darling, who was an MP from 1987-2015 served as Gordon Brown’s Chancellor between 2007 – 2010. He was a popular figure in
• Overall lifetime risk of divorce drops to 35 per cent• Study shows big drop in divorces filed by women• Report says annual ONS divorce stats fail to give the full picture • Official stats “overstate” divorce rate and “underestimate” the number
• 72 per cent of those who expressed an opinion want a Minister for Men• Seven in ten recognise the vital role played by dads in society • Three in 10 know a man or men who have committed suicide• Four in
The UK’s inflation rate dropped sharply last month to its lowest level in two years. The Office for National Statistics confirmed this morning that consumer prices in the year to October were 4.6 per cent higher than the year before, but this
Even by by-election standards, last night’s results were a disaster for the Conservative Government. Losing Tamworth, a bell weather seat, whose MP resigned after an eight-week suspension for drunkenly groping two men, is one thing, but to lose the ultra-safe Mid-Bedfordshire, is
On Monday the MP for North Norfolk, Duncan Baker, held an adjournment debate titled, ‘Light Pollution and Protecting Our Dark Skies.’ The debate focused not just on the impact of light pollution on the UK’s nocturnal wildlife, but also touch on how
As the banners and security hoardings are taken down from around the Conservative Party’s Manchester Conference venue, two lingering questions remain, can the Rishi Sunak win the next election and has his 7,500-word conference speech helped or hindered? Let me start, with
“Cowardly” senior politicians should stop ignoring the evidence and stand-up for marriage by ditching anti-family policies that penalise poor couples who tie the knot and embrace radical “Hungarian style” reforms to boost marriage rates, says a major new study from Marriage Foundation.
The Westminster Government must listen to parents over their concerns about new Relationships and Sex Education Regulations being imposed on post-primary schools and stop treating Northern Ireland differently to other parts of the United Kingdom according to the findings of a major
In recent years, the political landscape in the United Kingdom has experienced significant shifts and realignments. One such development has been the dominance in Scotland of the Scottish National Party (SNP). Under their two previous leaders, Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon the
In January, in what was largely seen as a “reset” the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, delivered a keynote speech promising to deliver “peace of mind” to the public, even as his government grappled with war in Ukraine, a cost of livingcrisis and
The Labour Party claims a Treasury fund originally designed to profit from the Bank of England’s quantitative easing programme has turned from a £73.6 billion asset into a £177.6 billion liability in the space of just three years. The black hole in the Treasury’s bond fund
Labour has today set out plans to deliver a national Warm Homes Plan which would boost job opportunities for almost four million workers, including those working in construction and other skilled trades as well as those joining these professions over the coming
The Labour Party have issued a stark warning about a new generation of sofa surfers as mortgage costs hit their highest level for 15 years with the rate on a two-year fixed deal hitting an eyewatering 6.66%. Mortgage costs have been soaring
Labour has today set out plans to deliver a national Warm Homes Plan which would boost job opportunities for almost four million workers, including those working in construction and other skilled trades as well as those joining these professions over the coming
Labour has pledged to save taxpayers billions of pounds paid by schools each year to teacher recruitment agencies through its new plan to embed “world-class teaching for every child” and drive “high and rising standards” in schools. Labour’s Shadow Education Secretary
During a visit to British Steel in North Lincolnshire, the Labour leader, Sir Keir Starmer will today (Thursday) commit a future Labour government to invest alongside the steel industry in the latest green technologies and innovation. Attacking the Conservative, Sir
MPs from across the political spectrum will today take part in the first-ever parliamentary debate on ‘preventing obesity and fatty liver disease’ to address the growing liver disease epidemic caused by skyrocketing rates of obesity in the UK. The debate coincides
While not quite unanimous in their speculation over what this month’s local elections mean for the coming General Election, there is broad consensus that it was a pretty rotten night for the Tories even if, as The Sun put it, ‘short of
The Government should stop funding abortion services overseas finds new poll, as a major new report concludes that money from UK taxpayers in the form of international aid, have funded coerced terminations in China. The poll was released ahead of the
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch has confirmed the government is watering down its EU Retained Law Bill – the Bill designed to remove near 4,000 EU laws by the end of the year. Following media speculation, Ms Badenoch issued a Ministerial Statement
The British Government has become NATO country to agree to supply the Ukraine military with cutting edge long-range missile. At a cost of £2.2 million, the missiles have a range of nearly 200 miles, longer than the American made M142 HIMARS
Tomorrow will see the crowning of the UK’s new King, Charles III, a once in a lifetime event, but what should we expect from this major state event, which combines ancient ceremony, a religious service and is the fulfilment of the British
