Scenic view of Big Ben and Westminster Bridge over the Thames River at sunset in London, UK.

A further UK Population Boom: 6 Million Increase through migration by 2040

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The UK is on the cusp of a further significant population shift, with projections indicating a 6 million increase by 2040. This surge is largely attributed to net migration, with a staggering 6.4 million individuals expected to arrive between 2024 and 2040. While a natural decline (437,000 fewer births than deaths) is anticipated, migration will …

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Wales has too many politicians, not hospitals

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Former First Minister Mark Drakeford has shockingly admitted that Wales has “too many hospitals” and that the NHS is “over-hospitalised.” This statement will undoubtedly infuriate patients facing agonising waiting lists and struggling A&E departments. This revelation, made on the “For Wales, See Wales” podcast, further exposes the Labour government’s callous disregard for the needs of …

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Public Opposition Grows Against 20mph Speed Limits in Wales

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A recent poll conducted by Redfield & Wilton Strategies reveals that the majority of people in Wales are against the nationwide imposition of 20mph speed limits on restricted roads. This new speed limit, implemented on September 17, 2023, has garnered significant criticism from motorists, businesses, and residents, with a petition to “rescind and remove the …

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Two-year NHS waiting times 100x higher in Wales than in England

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The COVID-19 pandemic and the policy response that led to fewer patients receiving routine treatment have had a significant impact on NHS waiting lists, with significant backlogs across each of the countries within the UK. However, patients in Wales are suffering more when it comes to long waits for treatment than those in England. Two-year …

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UK winter Covid wave falls back naturally without new interventions

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As we moved into the New Year with the usual winter NHS pressures, there were media reports the UK Government was considering last-resort plans to advise Britons to wear masks on public transport, work from home and bring back social distancing. At face value, the headlines looked like scaremongering as I could see nothing official, …

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