Archive for December, 2014

Will 2015 be a year of discontent for the French?

Will 2015 be a year of discontent for the French?

Currently in France there has been a huge increase in the number of people losing their jobs. The economy is not very stable at the moment. People are relying more and more on food banks. Accident and Emergency departments are currently on strike, while doctors have also joined the fight for their rights and refuse to work, including pharmacists. However[Read More…]

Are we being poisoned?

Are we being poisoned?

Over the last decade there has been a phenomenal increase in the number of people affected by asthma, and being diagnosed with this chronic illness, for which today there is no cure. It is particularly difficult for sufferers during the winter months, but it seems to extend now into the summer months. For several years now, the governments have been[Read More…]

New charge introduced for motorists using the M25

New charge introduced for motorists using the M25

The last month the company responsible for the Dartford Tunnel and Bridge has recently introduced a pre-pay as you go. It is a good idea in theory. However, the thousands of motorists that are unaware of this new regime could end up being fined. It is especially disconcerting for tourists travelling North as it is likely to cause confusion and[Read More…]

The secret origins of Christmas

The secret origins of Christmas

Christmas is something that means a lot of different things for different people. For many, particularly those in the West, it is just a way of chilling out with friends and family, opening presents, getting drunk and having a good time. Others see it as a time of spiritual or religious worship, whereas some see it as a pagan festival[Read More…]

Anti-cop posters pop up across London bus stops

Anti-cop posters pop up across London bus stops

The high-profile cases of police brutality across the US and UK has prompted a wave of protests in recent weeks. However, in London recently, those demonstrations have taken on a whole new dimension. Anti-police brutality posters have appeared at bus stops all over the city last week, condemning the police force for the way they target individuals suspected of possessing[Read More…]