FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Nics - The Untold Story

Second Amendment Roundup: A Tale of Two Waiting Periods

The First and Tenth Circuits conflict on whether “cooling-off” periods violate the text of the Second Amendment.

Reason · May 7

NICS Approval Delay: Why Background Checks are Taking 10 Days in February

Waiting for a background check can feel like being stuck in a loop you can’t control. You filled out the paperwork, paid the fees, and followed every rule, yet the approval still hasn’t come through. It’s easy to take the delay personally, but in most cases, the holdup has nothing…

Budget and the Bees · Feb 13

Rising job losses and cooling wage growth pose a challenge for Rachel Reeves

The rise in NICs, Trump’s tariffs and weak consumer spending have hit firms but there are crumbs of comfort for the chancellor

The Guardian - UK · Aug 12, 2025

This Under-$10 Stock Soars 585% in a Year. What Analysts Think Will Happen Next.

This stock, priced under $10, has experienced a remarkable rally over the past year, reflecting the strength of its core businesses and its exposure to fast-growing sectors such as data centers and AI infrastructure.

Barchart · Jul 8, 2025

Phillipson: Family hubs will give parents freedom to focus on loving children

It comes alongside plans to offer £4,500 to specialist teachers, in a bid to attract staff to nurseries.

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2025

Has UK-India trade deal ‘sold out British workers’ as Farage and Badenoch claim?

Row over exemption of national insurance contributions for Indian short-term workers overshadows deal

The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2025

Bank of England rate-setter says US tariffs likely to push down on inflation

Megan Greene was speaking weeks ahead of the Bank’s next monetary policy meeting, where it is expected to cut interest rates.

The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2025

Reeves defends Labour’s £40bn tax rise as businesses prepare for NICs hike

Chancellor says autumn budget enabled £25bn of extra investment into NHS and shorter waiting lists

The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2025

Social care sector faces collapse as NICs and wage rises loom, providers warn

Independent care providers say the government’s planned increases will push many to the brink

The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2025

UK’s oldest brewer forced to hike beer prices in ‘challenging’ market

Shepherd Neame, a brewer and pub group, said it must mitigate the rising taxes and wage costs taking effect in April

The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2025