Public Trust in Keir Starmer Drops, Ipsos Poll Shows The latest Ipsos poll shows Keir Starmer’s approval rating is only 25 percent. In the first few months as Prime Minister, Starmer’s leadership has faced problems like public protests, winter fuel payments, and a scandal about accepting donor gifts. The poll now says that Starmer is…
UK consumer confidence has fallen drastically because of concerns about the government’s upcoming budget, which could affect the country’s economic recovery. Recent research from GfK, a company that tracks people’s feelings about the economy, shows that confidence has dropped to its lowest level since March. This erases the progress made earlier in the year to…
UK Debt Now Equals Entire Economy’s Output Debt Reaches Highest Level in Over 50 YearsThe UK’s national debt has now reached the same value as the country’s total annual economic production, a level not seen since the 1960s. Debt Rises by 4.3% in One YearThe national debt has increased by 4.3 percentage points in the…
According to Richard Tice, the party’s deputy leader, Reform UK plans to copy the Liberal Democrats’ approach of building local solid support by increasing the number of local councillors and activists. Tice made this statement before Reform UK’s annual conference, focusing on expanding its base and gaining more support nationwide. Celebration and Challenges at the…
The Bank of England has decided to keep interest rates steady at 5%. It means the cost of borrowing money stays the same, helping households manage their budgets. The decision was made after inflation remained above the Bank’s target. Vote Against Lowering Interest Rates The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted 8-1 against lowering interest…
Sue Gray’s Pay Raise Surpasses UK Prime Minister’s Salary Sue Gray, Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff, has received a salary increase, making her the highest-paid special adviser in the UK government. Her new salary of £170,000 is £3,000 more than the prime minister’s. This pay rise has caused some government insiders to raise concerns…
Sir Mark Rowley, the head of the UK police force, has revealed that about two police officers get seriously hurt every week. He shared his concerns about the growing criticism and lack of trust in the police. Every day, around 18 officers face assaults, including being hit, bitten, or verbally abused, while the government’s support…
Nick Read, the head of the Post Office, will leave next year. He has faced months of criticism about how he runs the company and how much he earns. Now, he is getting ready to answer questions in the investigation into the Horizon IT scandal. This investigation looks at a serious issue with the Post…
Inflation Holds Steady in August The UK’s annual inflation rate remained 2.2% in August, matching July’s figure. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), higher airfares, especially for European destinations, countered the benefit of lower petrol prices. This rate continues to hover above the Bank of England’s target of 2%, keeping pressure on household…
Leading charities and humanitarian groups are urging the UK government to act quickly to prevent a drastic reduction in overseas aid spending, which could drop to its lowest level since 2007. According to over 100 NGOs, without immediate action in the upcoming budget, the aid allocation in 2024 is expected to shrink to just 0.36%…