The Lord Speaker, Lord McFall of Alcluith addressed the British Group of the Inter Parliamentary Union (BGIPU) this week at the Kelvingrove Museum in Glasgow to share his thoughts on how the government can aim to reach the goals set out at
The ongoing debate between the UK and the French government regarding fishing rights in Jersey’s waters has continued into a second week as tensions escalate. Back at the start of 2021, a trade deal came into force that now requires EU
Traditionally, importing people was the primary strategy to solve skill and labour shortages in the UK. Recruiters roamed villages in Bangladesh to recruit workers for tyre factories. London transport sent recruiters to the Caribbean; the NHS heavily recruits nurses from abroad, etc.
The Royal Air Force’s participation in a military exercise in the Middle East did not go unnoticed. They joined the US Air Force, Israeli Air Force, Emirates Air Force, and other air forces in military exercises. It was another episode in a
The Bank of England “kept calm and carried on” with no change in interest rate. Inflation was not considered as much of a concern as the fragile state of the recovery. Where does this fragility come from? Let’s think of the
Six of Donald Trump’s top campaign associates have been subpoenaed by the Democratic-led House select committee investigating the deadly January 6 insurrection. The committee is still in need of testimony and document from key witnesses. The six people subpoenaed were involved
In mid-October, Azerbaijani leader Ilham Aliyev laid into Iranian officials in a short video. He wore a military uniform and said, “Don’t make us angry. Calm down. If you say something about us in the media again, we will walk over your
Since becoming President of the United States, Joe Biden took his first big win when Congress passed the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill. This bill was one of the biggest, if not the central pillar, of Biden’s domestic agenda. It was
China and Russia are both major superpowers in the east and both have a keen eye as to the happenings of Central Asia. They both want to diminish the United States influence and power on the region, and with the Taliban retaking
Government may be required to act in the case of unethical university contributions — the Oxford don
The government may be required to intervene in the case of unethical university contributions — the Oxford don As proof of elite institutions accepting millions from the Mosley wealth surfaced, an Oxford professor said that the government may need to intervene to
As part of a “national goal” to avert a return of coronavirus restrictions during the holidays, the elderly and fragile have been advised to obtain their Covid-19 booster shots. In his plea, Sajid Javid adds: “We know immunity begins to wane after
With inflation reaching an all-time high in August rising to 3.2% it’s no wonder that families up and down the country are struggling to make ends meet. Add in the upcoming price rises to energy bills, national insurance, and cuts to universal
