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NHS England
— The Good Law Project has revealed NHS England’s opaque contract with Palantir, sparking concerns over privacy and transparency. The deal, lacking open tender, raises questions about data ethics and governmental accountability.
Abortion Rights
— In a historic Versailles session, the French Parliament overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment securing abortion rights, marking a groundbreaking moment for women’s rights. France becomes the first country in the world to enshrine abortion in its constitution.
Worker Rights
— Deliveroo riders’ strikes in London spotlight the gig economy’s challenges. Allegations of police interference, decreasing earnings, and demands for fair treatment and safety prompt a broader conversation on workers’ rights.
UK Politics
— Recent YouGov surveys illuminate public perception of UK Conservative Prime Ministers since 2010. Liz Truss is heavily criticised, Boris Johnson polarises, while Rishi Sunak’s leadership receives mixed responses.
US Elections
— The state of the Republican and Democratic Primaries with a chart that monitors delegates for the 2024 Presidential nominations.
Climate Change
— Green MP Caroline Lucas pulls the curtain back on the UK Government’s net-zero strategy, revealing a plan riddled with “inherent uncertainties and risk,” reliant on unproven technologies, and lacking concrete policies.
EU Citizens
— Unveiling the repercussions of stringent immigration policies, The3million advocates for compassion and clarity. Rising fines for landlords and employers, coupled with bureaucratic hurdles, jeopardise the lives of many EU citizens in the UK.
UK Politics
— A legal battle unfolds as new voter ID rules threaten to disenfranchise marginalised groups. Is this about preventing fraud or something more sinister?
COVID-19
— The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) advises the UK government on this year’s COVID-19 spring vaccine programme, prioritising vulnerable groups, extending eligibility to ages 6 months and above.
UK Politics
— The UK’s approval of North Sea oil and gas licenses, including for a major Conservative donor’s subsidiary, sparks controversy. Critics question environmental impact, conflicts of interest, and adherence to climate goals.
2024 Republican Party Presidential Primaries
— Donald Trump has secured the Republican presidential primary in New Hampshire, marking his second consecutive win in the GOP nomination process.
UK Politics
— A recent survey conducted by YouGov asked Brits to assess the current state of the UK in comparison to 2010. If Rishi Sunak and the Tories believe they have a chance to win a general election this year, the findings of this survey suggest they may be in for an unpleasant surprise.
UK Media
— In a candid interview with Radio Times, LBC’s Nick Ferrari recalled a time when Boris Johnson had a tendency to vanish off-camera during challenging radio interviews. Ferrari revealed how they eventually took measures to prevent this by securing the chair with bolts.
COVID-19
— A new study published in the Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy journal estimates that the use of hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19 was associated with nearly 17,000 deaths in six countries during the first wave of the pandemic.
COVID-19
— For a nation grappling with an invisible enemy, COVID-19, leadership became the compass, the difference between weathering the storm and succumbing to its fury. Yet, at the helm of the UK stood Boris Johnson, a man whose relationship with science resembled a blind date gone disastrously wrong.
