The Hot Take

  In  recently announced  government policy, the UK is set to slash the energy bills of over 7000 UK companies in a bid to try spark some life into the economic growth of UK businesses and cut operating costs. Electricity costs for eligable businesses would be cut by up to 25% in the proposed plans set to launch from 2027, but who will pay for it and how will it be funded? The answer to that question is quite simple, it will be funded by reducing green levies on those select businesses and reducing carbon pricing. This seems to run contrary to the governments climate efforts and seems to appear they are just stealing Reform UKs ideas to slash the carbon taxes and climate charges. is this a admission that Reforms policies are infact cost effective after all and can provide inspiration on how to make up extra funding and investment? it appears so doesnt it? This marks a departure from the climate-first rhetoric the government has long championed, and arguable mirrors the ki...

  USA bombs iran Overnight, the United States launched airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear sites using B2 bombers. The goal: delay Iran’s nuclear ambitions. But could this move backfire — especially for the UK? The goal was clear, to set back irans nuclear programme and prevent them from obtaining nuclear weapons. but yet in my opinion the mission seemed a bit pointless, if iran is to obtain nuclear weapons they would do so easily no matter if their nuclear facilities were taken out. its very easy to see in this political climate that russia themselves could offer or give them nuclear weapons to stirr the pot if they so chose to. which to me is a possability due to Irans allignment with Russia and China and the fact America has sided against Iran. This puts Iran firmly on Russias side, and if they want nuclear weapons, Russia could at any time give them one if they decide to escalate things globally or take the attention off their "military operation" in Ukraine. Could Russia Arm Ir...