Leaving to move to Australia from the UK
Why I finally understand why people leave the UK for Australia My change of mind came this Christmas, after visiting my brother who.
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Britain is quietly preparing for war in a more dangerous world
A noticeable shift in Britain’s political and national mood As we head into 2026, something has changed in Britain’s national mood. It is.
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After the applause: The hidden struggle of heroes when the cheers subside
The fading echo of glory The moment applause ends is never dramatic. There is no sound to mark it, no curtain falling on.
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China draining global silver reserves as demand for solar soars
Beijing has assumed control of the world’s physical silver market For decades, the price of silver has been largely determined in the trading.
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The honours system is broken – Birmingham proves it
Is Britain honouring the right people in the right areas? If the honours system genuinely reflected modern Britain, Birmingham and the West Midlands.
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‘After a 10-month job search, I’m finally back in work’
Despite 300 knock-backs, Megan never gave up Britain’s jobs market is getting tougher. Each month, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) publishes its.
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Is legislating lobster cooking a mark of moral progress?
Creating laws on cooking crustaceans – evidence of a government that has lost its way At a moment when Britain is wrestling with.
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HOPE Worldwide UK continues to support storm-ravaged Jamaica
Jamaicans, particularly in the west of the island, continue to rebuild their lives following the country’s worst-ever storm Christian charity HOPE Worldwide UK.
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Forecasting 2026: Crypto, the demise of ‘woke’ and fewer shots fired
Societal pragmatism, a banking revolution and a push towards peace As we stare down the barrel of 2026, the world appears poised for.
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Nissan’s Sunderland coup is good news for the West Midlands car-making supply chain
Headlines in the North East have an impact across the UK, not least in Cov, Brum and the Black Country Every so often,.