Cliff Notes – Is the EU preparing for war The French government plans to distribute a “survival manual” to households, advising residents on preparations for…
Day: 20 March 2025
Cliff Notes – NASA reveals what’s next for astronauts NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams returned to Earth after spending over nine months on…
Our picks of tonight’s must-watch TV tonight in the UK from the Nations League to the hot new Netflix comedy The Residence.
The UEFA Nations League is back in action tonight with the first leg of the playoffs – which will see Scotland take on Greece (BBC iPlayer) and the first leg of the quarter-finals.
Labour Minister Luke Pollard dismissed claims that the government is “centre right,” asserting that recent cuts aim to enhance work opportunities and bolster defence funding.
The front page of the Daily Mail this morning 20/03/2025:
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This week News Briefing editorial looks at The real cost of political priorities. How can a modern economy cut welfare like 3rd world economy.
Uk welfare cuts in the UK are increasingly out of touch with the needs of the public, especially against the backdrop of rising foreign aid to Ukraine and increased NATO spending. This has left many Brits asking: why is our health and well-being not being prioritised?
The answer may be simpler—and more strategic—than it seems. When people are struggling to pay their bills and put food on the table, they have less time to question the actions of those in power.
By keeping the public in a state of financial insecurity, politicians maintain control while diverting spending towards areas that benefit their financial backers. But where is all our tax money actually going, and why are we always told to tighten our belts while government spending skyrockets?
The front page of The Irish News this morning 20/03/2025:
The front page of The National Scot today 20/03/2025:
F1 boss and TV pundit Jordan dies aged 76 in Cape Town earlier this morning. Eddie Jordan, the loved and flamboyant former Formula 1 team…
An independent review into the official UK data recording of people’s biological sex and their gender identity has spun several stories as the media reacts to the data.
The review was led by Alice Sullivan, a professor of sociology and research specialist at University College London, who said the guidance should be updated to make sure both sets of data were recorded in a clear and distinct way.
Cliff Notes – Minister denies misleading voters over benefits cuts Minister Stephen Timms asserts Labour did not mislead voters regarding a £5bn package of benefit…
Cliff Notes – Man killed by a police car in Birmingham A man in his 40s has died following a collision with a police vehicle…
Nicholas Prosper, 19, has been sentenced to 49 years behind bars. The teen was sentenced for the triple murder of his own family members. He had attempted to carry out a school massacre plot in a bid to become an infamous school shooter. Prosper idolised American gunman Adam Lanza was planning to kill 34 people – one more than Lanza’s deadliest shooting.
Police were able to stop Prosper from reaching the school after a neighbour called the police that morning due to the noisy attack. Cops arrived at the family flat at 05:50 am where they found his little sister, brother and his mother slain. Police arrested him after he escaped to a wooded area, stopping him from carrying out his school massacre plot.
Cliff Notes – Bank of England mulls interest rate decision Wage growth remains robust, with wages excluding bonuses rising by 5.9% in the three months…
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will unveil her Spring Statement next week just a week after massive backlash to the government’s plans to overhaul the welfare system.
The papers have been given a preview of the Spring Statement and they report there will be no more tax rises but austerity cuts on the way – the heavy cuts to public spending and benefits are to close the budget deficit.