Ella Mitchell

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

Britain’s industrial heritage, once the foundation of its global power, is eroding at an alarming rate, threatening towns, communities, and livelihoods. 1. High Streets: Retail Despair The UK’s high streets are vanishing fast, with 47 shops closing daily in 2023. Household names like Wilko and Paperchase are gone, and the British Retail Consortium reported 150,000 … Read more

In the UK, the links between media, government, and business often skew the truth, steering public perception away from crucial issues. Here’s a closer look at 21 ways British tabloids shape our views, often at the expense of transparency and accountability. 1. The Phone Hacking Scandal’s Deep Roots The News of the World phone hacking … Read more

Ah, the good old days – when the world felt just a bit more British, and life wasn’t consumed by endless scrolling and political absurdities. Remember when Britain was about more than just chaos and corruption? What happened to the country we once knew? 1. The BBC’s Impartiality Back when the BBC was the nation’s … Read more

As the British Isles grapple with the whirlwind of globalisation and cultural shifts, one can’t help but wonder, is Britain losing the essence of what makes it British? Are we trading our rich heritage for a fleeting taste of the global marketplace? 1. High Street Homogenisation Once brimming with local shops, Britain’s high streets are … Read more

Britain’s recent turmoil paints a vivid picture of national pride gone awry. With streets turned into battlegrounds and political leaders rallying for calm, one must ask: at what cost does this pride come? 1. The Southport Trigger The riots ignited after three children were tragically stabbed at a holiday club in Southport on July 29, … Read more

From the perpetually damp weather to the incessant queuing, there’s a lot about British life that stirs a love-hate relationship among its people. Which ones can you relate to? 1. The Ritual of Overpriced Train Sandwiches Nothing unites Brits quite like their disdain for a soggy, overpriced train sandwich. It’s a national sport to complain … Read more