The declining popularity of British Prime Minister David Cameron
Charlotte Hudson, Staff Writer
February 15, 2013
The clash between the U.S. Republican party and its factional radical right-wing Tea Party mirrors a predicament transpiring in the U.K. The Conservatives of the U.K. — also known as the Tories — have been emphasizing values similar to the U.S. Republican Party. Free enterprise and private ownership... Read more »
Contaminated meat versus local food sources: Europe, U.S. question quality
Chloe Lindeman, Staff Writer
February 15, 2013
What do Ireland, England, France and Romania all have in common? Horsemeat. The discovery of horsemeat sold as beef is the center of a growing food scandal in Europe. Britain and France removed several food products from their shelves after DNA testing indicated the presence of up to 100 percent horsemeat... Read more »
UK pension pots are wide open: dig in
Jordan Smith, Staff Writer
October 5, 2012
A friendly reminder that the U.S. is not the only country suffering from a poor economy: the U.K. has proposed a plan allowing residents to tap into their pensions for financial assistance. Primarily, the scheme was designed to help boost the housing market, as many citizens were struggling to afford... Read more »
The UK has got your Number: New legislation to watch web use
Justyn Melrose
April 13, 2012
Do you ever get the feeling that someone is watching you? Soon, a new law in the U.K. will allow the government to monitor citizens’ internet use. “There’s two parts,” said Nick Pickles, director of Big Brother Watch to The Guilfordian in an email interview. “Firstly, it involves asking service... Read more »




