Issue 32: 2015 12 10: Week in Brief: UK

10 December 2015 Week in Brief: UK STORM DESMOND: Record rainfall in Cumbria has led to widespread flooding with much of the city of Carlisle underwater.  The 15.9 inches of rain which fell within a 48-hour period at Thirlmere, Cumbria, was a new record, beating the previous record of 15.6 inches set in 2009.  Water… Continue reading Issue 32: 2015 12 10: Week in Brief: UK

Issue 25: 2015 10 22: Week In Brief: UK

22 October 2015 Week In Brief: UK TAX CREDIT:  The Chancellor’s plan to withdraw tax credits from next spring has come under fire from members of his own party who are concerned at the effect on low-paid working families.  Those members include Lord Tebbit and the Bow Group.  Since the changes are being introduced by… Continue reading Issue 25: 2015 10 22: Week In Brief: UK

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