Author: Dave Carter

UK house prices experienced a significant drop in June, marking the largest monthly decline in over two years, as reported by mortgage lender Nationwide. The prices fell by 0.8% last month, the most considerable decrease since February 2023, potentially due to weaker demand following the adjustments to stamp duty in April. Despite this, prices still… Continue reading House prices see biggest monthly fall for over two years

Culture reporter Emma Saunders noted that the UK’s Chief Rabbi strongly criticized the broadcasting of “vile Jew-hate” at the Glastonbury festival. During Bob Vylan’s performance, the band’s singer led the crowd in chanting “death, death to the IDF [Israel Defense Forces]”. Sir Ephraim Mirvis expressed his dismay on X, stating, “This is a time of… Continue reading Chief rabbi says 'national shame' that BBC aired Bob Vylan Glastonbury chant

On the weekend of Scotland’s largest music festival, the Glasgow Subway workers are set to strike for three consecutive days. Last week, Unite organized three days of action, but this time it will align with the TRNSMT festival at Glasgow Green. The dispute arises from Unite and subway operator Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) over… Continue reading New Glasgow subway strike dates clash with TRNSMT festival

Alix Hattenstone & Jonathan Fagg from the BBC England Data Unit reported on a significant increase in reports of animal cruelty across England and Wales last summer. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) received 34,401 cruelty reports between June and August 2024, which was a notable increase from 25,887 in… Continue reading Animal cruelty reports rise by a third in a year

A legal challenge is looming as parents seek justice against a predatory teaching assistant convicted of heinous crimes against children with disabilities and special educational needs. Daniel Clarke, currently serving a sentence of seven years and six months, pleaded guilty to offenses involving six boys, but authorities suspect he may have victimized upwards of 81… Continue reading Daniel Clarke: Parents to sue over abuse of disabled children

Helen Catt, a political correspondent, reports that Members of Parliament are set to vote on the government’s welfare reforms today. Despite concessions made by ministers, many Labour MPs are still planning to vote against the proposed changes. The Conservatives, on the other hand, have declared their opposition to the plans, labeling them as lacking in… Continue reading MPs to vote on welfare bill as unrest rumbles on

The BBC received an accolade for its Glastonbury coverage last year, but this year the network is facing backlash over certain performances. Bob Vylan’s set, which followed Kneecap’s performance on the West Holts stage, has garnered particular attention. Despite the festival organizers standing firm against political pressure, the prime minister criticizing the event, and one… Continue reading Did BBC's focus on one potential Glastonbury controversy miss another?

In an effort to save costs, Buckingham Palace has announced that the royal train will be decommissioned by 2027. This decision marks the end of dedicated trains for monarchs, a tradition that dates back to Queen Victoria’s reign. The move is part of an initiative to ensure value for money, with the announcement coinciding with… Continue reading Royal train to be cut in Palace cost-saving measure

One government minister jokingly remarked that they have not had as much interaction with their colleagues since the Brexit battles. This remark encapsulates the ongoing dispute within the Labour Party over benefits, despite the government’s significant majority and notable policy shifts. It is unusual for such debates to persist one year into a government term,… Continue reading Chris Mason: Labour still has a big persuasion job ahead

In the lead-up to the crucial vote on the proposed welfare bill, The Guardian reports that Labour’s attempt to sway rebel members has turned into disarray. Rachel Maskell, a vocal rebel MP, expressed to the paper that the plans were unraveling in the Commons due to numerous flaws in the government’s proposals. The front page… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Chaos on eve of welfare vote' and 'Red-hot Brits'