Category: UK Politics
Mind the Grab: Purple Pavement Line Launched to Stop Phone Snatchings in London
Currys PLC launched 'Mind the Grab'—a purple pavement line on Oxford Street, London—to combat phone theft after 34,203 devices were stolen in Westminster in 2024. Backed by police and Birkbeck researchers, the nudge campaign aims to change behavior, not just enforce laws.
Nov 29 2025
Trump Announces 54% Tariffs in Bold Bid to Reverse Nixon’s Economic Legacy
Donald J. Trump imposed tariffs up to 54% on imports from 180+ countries in April 2025, aiming to reverse the 1971 Bretton Woods system. Experts warn this 'anti-Nixon Shock' could trigger inflation, financial chaos, and a betrayal of his base.
Nov 24 2025
Angela Rayner Resigns as UK Deputy Prime Minister After Ethics Inquiry Into Home Tax Issue
Angela Rayner stepped down as UK Deputy Prime Minister on September 5, 2025, after an ethics inquiry into alleged underpayment of tax on a home purchase. The government has not released full details. Her departure reshapes the top of government and sets up a fast cabinet reset. The case echoes earlier UK controversies over ministers’ tax affairs and the ministerial code.
Sep 7 2025
