Fishing and the British Nation
31 October 2026
Britain is an island country possessing a wealth of coastal assets. Fishing here has a long history, tied to the development of industry and the working class.
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Water industry failure and desperation
28 October 2026
During the dry summer, water companies and regulators launched a publicity campaign to reduce domestic water usage. But the companies themselves are the problem.
River Roding: dirty water
28 October 2026
The failure of privatised water companies seems unstoppable. Concerned local people try to take action, but run up against ineffective regulators.
Britain vs Houthis in Saudi
28 October 2026
The government has announced an expansion of its military support for Saudi Arabia. This marks further escalation in Britain’s entanglement in the Middle East.
Manufacturing: new London factory
28 October 2026
Recent new factory openings provide rare good news about London engineering – a glimmer of industrial regeneration.
Empty library shelves
28 October 2026
An academic study warns that England’s public library collections are being hollowed out. Yet public demand for books remains high.
The economic state of Britain
27 October 2026
Many comments ahead of the Budget talk about the need to spend on defence and that welfare payments are unaffordable. The country’s finances are unsustainable, but not for the reasons government and economists say.
EU youth scheme: no benefit for Britons
27 October 2026
The prime minister says that youth mobility will be one of the top items at his EU summit in November. This isn’t good news for young British workers.
Menwith Hill protests continue
27 October 2026
The deacdes-long movement to shut US bases on British soil and assert our independence continued with a protest at Menwith Hillon 24 October.
National grid on the edge
27 October 2026
Something odd is happening with the national grid. Details are emerging about potential failures by the National Energy System Operator, the government owned body charged with keeping the power on.
Steel: more woe
27 October 2026
The steel industry has suffered a further blow with the liquidation of Liberty Steels Newport in south Wales. This is the latest liquidation in the complex web of companies in the Gupta group.
Jackdaw approval cautious welcome
27 October 2026
The government has reluctantly approved Jackdaw but still hesitates to commit to North Sea oil and gas. It is unable to reconcile energy security with its net zero aims.