UK Buzz

Keir Starmer isn’t your typical politician – he’s a force to be reckoned with, unafraid to shake up the status quo and prove that he is anything but boring. 1. Roasting Boris Johnson Roasting Boris Johnson: Starmer has a knack for delivering scathing critiques of Boris Johnson’s policies and leadership style. Whether it’s tearing apart … Read more

Local Government Ombudsman complaint data reveals the councils facing the highest levels of discontent among residents. Here’s what the data revealed says about the 10 worst councils in England. 1. Haringey Council Topping the list with 45.3 complaints per 10,000 residents, Haringey Council in Greater London faces the highest level of dissatisfaction.  Despite a relatively … Read more

Meet the real boss of the GP surgery: the receptionist. She’s the ultimate gatekeeper, determined to keep you from seeing the doctor unless absolutely necessary. Can you survive her interrogation? 1. “Is It Really an Emergency?” You might think your situation is urgent, but unless you’re clutching your chest or bleeding profusely, she’s not impressed. … Read more

Think the next election’s result is certain? Think again. UK polls have a history of being wrong. Here are 20 times UK polls were way off. 1. 1970 General Election Polls predicted a comfortable Labour victory; however, Edward Heath’s Conservatives won, leading to a major upset and questions about polling accuracy. 2. 1992 General Election … Read more

The European Union, a beacon of unity and cooperation, seems to be showing signs of discomfort. Are these mere blips on the radar, or is the bloc really starting to sweat? 1. Rising Populism Across Europe, populist parties gain traction, challenging the EU’s foundational ideals of cooperation and open borders. It’s a growing concern that … Read more

Is rejoining the EU really a smart move for the UK? Consider how it might make the UK look. Here’s why it could undermine our democracy and turn us into a joke. 1. A Crisis of Democracy Would rejoining the EU make a mockery of our democratic vote to leave? Flipping our stance now could … Read more

Brits are known for their politeness, but let’s face it, there are some truly infuriating habits we can’t stand about ourselves. Are you guilty of any of these? And is one of the things you hate… yourself? 1. Queue Jumping Nothing sparks British rage quite like queue jumping. Are you one of those despicable creatures … Read more

Modern life for millennials often feels like navigating a minefield of absurd expectations. Why does it seem like every generation is out to critique our every move? 1. Buy a House by 30 Despite stagnant wages and skyrocketing house prices, we’re still expected to own a home by 30. In cities like London, where the … Read more

As much as we’d like to paint a rosy picture of the UK economy bounding back like a spring lamb, the reality might be more akin to an old bulldog trying to get up from a nap. Here’s a jaundiced eye at the less-than-stellar signs that the UK’s economic recovery might be more of a … Read more

As Reform UK edges closer to political significance, what would a right-wing coalition mean for everyday life in the UK? From your pint down the local to the way your streets are policed, the potential impact could be far-reaching. How ready are you to see these changes unfold? 1. Stricter Immigration Policies Expect tighter controls … Read more