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

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

By Jamie Jenkins

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

By Jamie Jenkins

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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Bank of England a reason we are poorer through poor policy

By Jamie Jenkins

The Bank of England economist Huw Pill has said people in the UK need to accept that they are poorer in a recent US podcast. He said in response to higher prices, workers had responded by asking for wage increases and businesses were charging more. There is some truth to this, but what is key …

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Great banking rip-off as inflation is not demand-driven

By Jamie Jenkins

The Bank of England has increased the base interest rate for the 11th time in less than 18 months, with officials explaining they are trying to control inflation. But if you look at the key factors behind the increase in prices across the UK, and many other countries, it is not because consumers have too …

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3 million UK households cannot pay the energy bill this Autumn

By Jamie Jenkins

Ofgem announced on 26 August 2022 that the energy price cap would rise to £3,549, up from the £1,971 which came into force in April. The October cap is 178% higher than last winter with the prospect of rising to £5,300 at the deepest part of winter in January 2023, according to some analysts. But …

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China emits 30% of global Co2 emissions up from 5% in 1965

By Jamie Jenkins

The war in Ukraine and the reliance of many countries on commodities from Russia for energy have reopened the debate on energy security. This goes along with the increasing prominence of reducing Co2 emissions as countries pledge to hit net zero. The UK Government has launched its new energy strategy with a target that 95% …

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