Hazel Scott

Britain has long been a master of burying scandalous truths under a polished veneer of politeness, but it’s the public’s ignorance that costs the most. 1. Grenfell Tower: The Deadly Cost of Negligence In June 2017, a fire ravaged Grenfell Tower, killing 72 people. The real scandal? Years of ignored warnings about fire safety, exacerbated … Read more

The Labour government has made plenty of promises, but the gap between the rich and poor continues to grow. How much longer can this disparity be ignored? 1. Tax Cuts for the Wealthy, Scraps for the Poor The Labour government’s recent tax policies have drawn sharp criticism for favouring the wealthy, with capital gains tax … Read more

For decades, the UK has sold off essential public services to private companies. The result? Higher costs, poorer service, and a lack of control over things that impact our everyday lives. So, was it really worth it? 1. Railways: Expensive and Unreliable If you’re a regular train user, you’ve likely felt the pain of privatisation. … Read more

Britain’s iconic landmarks aren’t all what they used to be — crumbling under neglect, mismanagement, or simply out of touch with the times, these sites are now more relics than reflections of a glorious past. 1. Blackpool Tower, Lancashire Once a beacon of British seaside charm, Blackpool Tower now feels like a tired attraction struggling … Read more

In Britain, when something goes wrong, there’s always someone to blame. But why do we never look up the ladder? 1. Single Mothers Single mothers are often unfairly blamed for the breakdown of society. They’ve been labelled as a drain on the welfare system, despite evidence from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation that suggests many are … Read more

Rural Britain is facing unprecedented challenges. Are these picturesque landscapes and close-knit communities on the brink of vanishing? 1. The Assault of Urban Sprawl Urban sprawl continues to encroach on rural areas, swallowing up farmland and natural habitats. As cities expand, the pressure on rural land intensifies, leading to the loss of agricultural space and … Read more

After over a decade of Tory-imposed austerity, the impact lingers into 2024, despite Labour’s efforts to repair the damage. The scars left behind are deep, affecting nearly every facet of British life. 1. Life Expectancy Shortfall Austerity has contributed to nearly 190,000 excess deaths between 2010 and 2019, according to the London School of Economics. … Read more

We love to complain, and it’s practically an art form here. But why is complaining so deeply ingrained in the national psyche? 1. The Weather We’ve all heard it before. If it’s not raining, it’s too hot. The unpredictability of British weather has long been a national pastime for complaints, and it’s not going anywhere. … Read more

The reality is stark: many British towns are teetering on the edge of obscurity. Can anything be done to reverse their decline? 1. The Disappearing Act of Burnley Burnley, a former textile powerhouse, now faces a dire economic situation with a jobless rate exceeding 8% among its working-age population. Once a symbol of industrial success, … Read more

When did green promises become hollow excuses? Is the UK’s environmental policy driven more by profit than preservation? 1. The Sewage Scandal Despite repeated promises, England’s rivers are drowning in sewage. In 2023, the Environment Agency revealed that water companies released raw sewage into rivers and seas over 300,000 times. The outrage over executive bonuses … Read more