Just prior to Christmas, the Prime Minister confirmed that the next General Election will take place in 2024. This was hardly surprising, as the poll could take place as late as January 2025. At least it rules out campaigns over Christmas. While most people are assuming that the election will happen in the autumn, there has been much speculation that it could be as early as May. The announcement of a spring budget has done nothing to dampen political gossip, though…

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A wide range of people have been recognised through the latest New Year’s Honours List. As in previous years, many of the “great and the good” are again among those receiving awards – surprise, surprise – as are numerous media professionals, celebrities and sportspeople.   I am trying not to sound too cynical and I agree that many people being honoured have done amazing work in their chosen professions or for  charity or their local community. How can we not be…

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