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The question of integrity
When news broke of Matt Hancock’s affair a few weeks ago, I was neither shocked or surprised. Nobody was. There have been so many moral failures (not just in this government or this country) – affairs, using public money incorrectly, press leaks and bullying.... read more »
Why Dan is my hero
You’ve probably never heard of Dan Price, a business owner in the United States who pays all his employees a basic salary of $70,000? It was in 2015 that the young CEO, whose Gravity Payments finance company is based in Seattle, decided to reduce his... read more »
A price worth paying…
So, you’re looking to buy a new car – but you can’t make your mind up about the model you want. All you know is you want a set of wheels that represents great value for money! In such a situation, there is an obvious... read more »
Fighting for the poor
This week, as the UK Parliament returns from its summer recess, MPs find themselves confronted with the tough decisions they have made, decisions about Afghanistan and their role on the global stage as well as plans to reform our social care system, writes Gwyn... read more »
Revelling in Emma’s rise
You do not have to be a tennis fan to appreciate the accomplishments of rising British star, Emma Raducanu. Last night, I watched the 18-year-old sweep aside Swiss Olympic champion, Belinda Bencic in the last eight of the US Open, and I was amazed at... read more »
Brits embrace sustainability
According to new research published this week, over 55% of Britons now say they are living ‘sustainably’ – while one in six of us (17%) admit we are not. According to The Pru, the financial services company that compiled the statistics, Brits are in the... read more »
Quashing ‘first-time’ fears
Even if it helps someone buy their dream home, the idea of having a 25-year mortgage fills a lot of people with dread – particularly the uninitiated first-time buyer! In truth, getting any finance deal can be difficult, even for the most straightforward of cases.... read more »
Masking the real problem
It’s time to re-frame the debate on mask-wearing, writes Tim Farron. It appears that the choice about whether to wear a piece of cloth on our faces has become the latest front in the culture war. I don’t know anyone who isn’t sick of all the... read more »
Gambling our lives away
The other evening, I was sat in front of my TV watching an hour-long pre-watershed programme on Channel 4. As I relaxed with my cup of tea, the first batch of adverts slapped me around the face – I suddenly became aware of how... read more »
The big films… all sorted!
So, we are in the latter part of summer when (in theory) we can still pack up a picnic and head for the beach and enjoy a well-deserved holiday. Or at least that’s the reality for some! For others, it’s time to head for a... read more »