Tag: United Kingdom

Britain, Now Switzerland—Something Is Going to Get Broken

Commentary  First Britain, now Switzerland. The United Kingdom’s massive fiscal mess has made all the news, capturing the world’s attention for its sudden descent into drama more typical of undeveloped countries. London hadn’t always been the clean money center it now projects in recent decades. The pound had experienced almost frequent problems under the previous…


United Kingdom Aerial Views | Simple Happiness Episode 39

The United Kingdom is one of the most beautiful places in the world. Relax and let your worries be replaced by stunning aerial views from some of the UK’s most beautiful and iconic landscape locations. This drone film is paired with a brand new calming piano musical masterpiece. You can use the video for relaxing,…


England Winding Down Offering COVID-19 Vaccines to Children Under 12

Authorities are winding down COVID-19 jabs for children aged 5–11, except for those in clinical risk groups, as they said this offer was only applicable to children who only recently turned five years old. In line with previous plans, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) confirmed that children who had not turned five by the…


Capitol Report (Sept. 5): Judge Grants Trump Special Master; US Ambassador to Russia Stepping Down

In a win for former President Donald Trump in the DOJ’s ongoing investigation into the documents seized from his home, a Florida district judge has granted Trump’s request for a special master, blocking the DOJ from using sensitive documents for investigative purposes. President Joe Biden again targeted “MAGA-Republicans” Monday. What did he say, and how…


Electricity Thefts Hit Record Levels as Cost of Living Crisis Worsens

A record number of people stole electricity in England and Wales last year, according to new figures released by the Home Office. Police forces received 3,600 reports of “dishonest use of electricity” in the 12 months to March 2022, an increase of 13 percent on the previous year and the highest level since records began…


Hong Kong Passport Ranks 18th Globally for Travel Freedom

The Hong Kong passport ranked 18th among the world’s best travel documents, with hassle-free entry to 171 destinations, according to the latest ranking by London-based immigration consulting firm Henley & Partners. The Japanese passport once again ranked first, providing hassle-free entry to 193 countries. Singapore and South Korea share second place with hassle-free entry to…


Scandal Trumps Boris Johnson’s Triumphs

Commentary As I’m writing from the United Kingdom for the next couple of weeks, I thought I would offer a take on Boris Johnson’s resignation that involves one huge missed opportunity and one indefensible decision. On the one hand, we’ll touch on how he fed the left-wing British media a juicy scandal via his own…


Chinese Communist Party Threat Is ‘Massive’: FBI and MI5 Directors

Leaders from the British and American domestic intelligence agencies delivered a rare joint statement on July 6, warning that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is the greatest threat to the international order. “The most game-changing challenge we face comes from the Chinese Communist Party,” said MI5 Director General Ken McCallum. “It’s covertly applying pressure across the…


UK Domestic Abusers Could Get 5 Years in Jail for Trying to Strangle Partners

Men who strangle their wives or girlfriends without killing them could go to jail for up to five years after new domestic abuse legislation came into force in England and Wales on Tuesday. The offence of non-fatal strangulation was drawn up after the Ministry of Justice listened to domestic violence survivors who said they were…


US Confirms Monkeypox Virus in Massachusetts After UK, Spain, Portugal Cases in Men

A single case of the rare but serious monkeypox virus has been confirmed in Massachusetts in a man. Recent cases in the United Kingdom, Spain, and Portugal have been linked to men who have sex with other men. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed the U.S. case on Wednesday, after initial testing completed late Tuesday…