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Best of Brakfast Episode 174 Yana Bolder
How career dreams have changed from the 80s to today It’s a question nearly everyone remembers being asked at school. In the UK of the 1980s, the answers were often simple, familiar, and shaped by what you could see around you. Fast forward to today, and the range of answers is wider than ever. So what’s changed? 🏫 The 1980s: clear paths, familiar jobs In the 80s, career aspirations were […]
Donald Trump has been urged to resume military strikes if Tehran continues to be provocative during peace talks. Republican senator Lindsey Graham said the president should finish the job and stand up to Iran. He also said the United States must take whatever action is necessary to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping and remove Iran's leverage. A nineteen year old has been charged with false communications after […]
From ancient rituals to a modern bank holiday May Day is one of those dates that feels very British. A long weekend, a chance to relax, maybe a local event or two… but the history behind it goes back much further than bank holidays and days off work. In fact, May Day has been celebrated in different ways for thousands of years. 🌼 Ancient beginnings: welcoming summer The roots of […]
A failed asylum seeker has been found guilty of attempting to break into the Israeli embassy in London to launch a knife attack. Abdullah Albadri, a thirty-four-year-old born in Kuwait, was tackled by armed police officers after he leapt up an embassy fence in Kensington last May. He was armed with two four-inch knives. Jurors at the Old Bailey heard he intended to exact revenge for the killing of children […]
What actually goes on behind those red benches? Yesterday was the last day that hereditary peers sat in the House of Lords… but have you ever wondered what goes on in there? It’s often talked about, occasionally criticised, and not always fully understood. While the House of Commons gets most of the attention, the House of Lords plays a key role in how the UK is governed. So what does […]
Sir Keir Starmer has faced protests during a visit to Golders Green following yesterday’s double stabbing. Some demonstrators held posters with messages critical of the prime minister, while chants were heard as he arrived. Shouts of “shame on you” were also directed at him during the visit. The response came as he attended the area after the incident, with tensions evident among those gathered at the scene. Iran’s supreme leader […]
The fortunes of UK entrants over the last 40 years For many artists, Eurovision is either a launchpad… or a full stop. In the UK, it’s often been a bit of both. Some acts have gone on to major success, while others have struggled to turn that one big night into a long-term career boost. Here’s a look at what’s typically happened to UK Eurovision acts since the mid-1980s, using […]
Police have raided three properties and made several arrests as part of an investigation into allegations of sex offences involving a religious group. Officers were alerted in March to claims of forced marriage and modern slavery and carried out searches in Crewe on Wednesday. Detectives say the offences are believed to involve one woman and are thought to have taken place in 2023 A Scottish travel influencer has disappeared in […]
It’s one of Brits’ favourite talking points… but what actually controls it? Whether it’s too hot, too cold, too wet, or “not like it used to be,” the weather is a daily topic of conversation in the UK. But behind every grey sky or surprise sunny spell, there are a number of factors working together to create what we experience outside. Here’s what really affects the weather. ☀️ 1. The […]
The King was greatly touched by the warm reception to his address to Congress, Buckingham Palace says. A spokesperson said he was deeply honoured to be invited as the first British monarch to deliver such an address and appreciated the warmth and generosity shown in response to his speech by those present at the event MPs have rejected a motion calling for the prime minister to face a parliamentary inquiry […]
