Although mobile phone technology was first developed in the 1940s, it became widely available only in the mid-1980s. The UK’s first mobile phone call was made in 1985 on the newly launched Vodafone network.
Never before in the milestones of government stupidity and self-serving has so much been taken from so many, especially the elderly and the needy, by so few politicians...
In a significant shift towards enhancing workplace attendance, PwC, has announced implementing a monitoring system for its employees. This initiative aims to ensure that employees adhere to the company's new hybrid working model, which requires at least three days in the office each week.
I was perusing the major UK newspapers this morning, full of gloom, doom and political sleaze as usual, and my mind drifted to the line from William Shakespeare's Henry VI, Part 2, Act IV, Scene 2, that says: "Let's kill all the lawyers." Many commentators interpret this line as criticism of how lawyers maintain the "privilege" of the "wealthy and powerful"...
Keir Starmer, the UK Labour PM, has been criticised for his potential alignment with elitist tendencies at Davos 2024. While attending the World Economic Forum (WEF) in January 2024, Starmer’s comments and actions have raised concerns about his commitment to democratic principles.
Starmer Considers a New Migrant Removal Scheme and faces a backlash from his MPs over talks with "neo-fascist" Italian PM Giorgia Meloni. The Conservatives' defunct Rwanda Migrant Removal Scheme cost UK taxpayers £700m. What will Starmer's Albanian Migrant Removal Scheme cost us?
We are living in perilous times. Due to short-sighted, self-serving politicians, the interests of the military-industrial complex, and big pharmaceutical corporations, the UK could become entangled in a conflict with Russia. What are the potential dangers of Ukraine using long-range UK missiles (Storm Shadow) against Russia?
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer suggests that the UK should reimpose "COVID-style" lockdown restrictions to prevent rioting. Starmer believes that measures similar to those taken during the pandemic should be employed to control the current unrest.
The authorities in the United Kingdom (UK) are seeking to pursue those who criticise their mass migration policies, which have led to increased violence across Great Britain.
The situation surrounding Pakistani celebrations in the UK on 14 Aug presents a notable irony, particularly in the context of historical events and migration. Here are some pointers to understand the irony.
The UK government is facing increasing pressure to address the issue of unemployment, as data reveals that 9.4 million Britons are neither employed nor actively seeking work. This accounts for over a fifth of the working-age population and includes a near-record number of individuals on long-term sickness leave.
This document is a Consultation Paper issued jointly by the Bank of England and HM Treasury concerning the "digital pound." It seeks feedback on the policy and technical work undertaken so far to inform a future decision on whether or not to progress with building and launching a digital pound.