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?

According to the government's tax and spending watchdog, low-paid migrant workers are an immediate drain on the public purse, costing UK taxpayers more than £150,000 each by the time they hit state pension age.

The Media is full of gloom and doom, predicting that a one-degree increase in climate temperature will substantially increase government spending and corresponding funding needs. So, how does "climate-change temperature increase" adversely affect government spending?

In 2024, the National Health Service (NHS) in England faces significant challenges, with long waiting times for medical treatment leading to a concerning rise in unnecessary deaths. Reports indicate that these delays are not merely administrative issues but profoundly affecting millions of patients' health outcomes.

The recent debate, 10 Sept 2024, between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris has been characterised by contentious exchanges and notable missteps. My aim here is to provide an objective overview of the events during this highly publicised debate, highlighting key moments and reactions from various stakeholders.

Don Miguel Ruiz, a Mexican author and spiritual teacher, is best known for his book "The Four Agreements", published 01 January 1997. This influential work presents a code of conduct based on ancient Toltec wisdom to promote personal freedom and a fulfilling life.
The four agreements serve as practical guidelines to help individuals transform their relationships with themselves and others.

The legend of Atlantis has fascinated historians, writers, and explorers for centuries. In his influential 1882 book Atlantis: The Antediluvian World, Ignatius Donnelly thoroughly investigated what he considered Atlantis's lost civilisation. This post reviews Donnelly's theories, the historical background, and the continuing influence of his ideas on popular culture and modern scholarship. A copy of Donnelly's book is linked to this Blog Post.

The Holocaust remains one of the most tragic events in human history, and the responsibility for addressing its consequences has been a significant focus for Germany since the end of World War II. This article explores the financial reparations made by Germany to Holocaust survivors and their families.

In recent years, Germany has continued to address its historical responsibilities regarding Holocaust reparations. As of 2024, the country has announced significant financial commitments to support Holocaust survivors globally. This article explores the details surrounding these payments, their implications, and the broader context of reparations.

The Holocaust, a period during World War II marked by the systematic extermination of six million Jews and millions of others by the Nazi regime, has left a profound impact on history. In the aftermath of this atrocity, Germany has taken various steps towards making reparations to the victims and their descendants.

The issue of Germany's reparations after World War II is complex and has evolved over several decades. Understanding when and how Germany completed its reparations payments requires examining the historical context, agreements made, and the eventual resolution of these financial obligations.