Oliver Grant

Born and raised in Birmingham. My path to journalism started with a curiosity for how local decisions shape communities, leading me to contribute to regional newspapers and online platforms. Driven by a desire to grasp the broader dynamics at play, I relocated to London. Here, I focus on unraveling the nuances of UK politics, offering readers a closer look at the forces steering our society and how they impact everyday life.
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UK military faces massive cuts while Storm Shadow missiles hit Russian soil

UK military faces massive cuts while Storm Shadow missiles hit Russian soil

British-made Storm Shadow missiles struck Russian territory for first time as Defence Secretary announces £500M in military cuts. The cuts affect major equipment programs across navy‚ army and air force

Economics, Politics •   •  28 views
Teen dies in Laos: What happened at popular backpacker spot?

Teen dies in Laos: What happened at popular backpacker spot?

Four tourists lost their lives in Laos after suspected drink-spiking incident. Multiple travelers from different countries got sick after visiting bars in Vang Vieng tourist area

Society, Politics •   •  17 views
UK housing minister faces reality: Million-home promise harder than expected

UK housing minister faces reality: Million-home promise harder than expected

Labourʼs housing target of 1. 5 million new homes hits unexpected roadblocks. Planning minister **Matthew Pennycook** admits challenges while defending governments commitment to solve housing issues

Economics, Politics •   •  17 views
Ex-police ambassador reveals untold story behind sudden departure over BLM dispute

Ex-police ambassador reveals untold story behind sudden departure over BLM dispute

A former hate-crime ambassador tells how she lost her position after questioning BLM statements at police conference. Her story connects to recent investigation of well-known journalist

Society, Politics •   •  72 views
UK military faces tough choices as defense cuts hit drone program

UK military faces tough choices as defense cuts hit drone program

British defense ministry plans to cut £500M from budget by removing key military equipment including main drone system. Decision comes while global security needs rapid military tech updates

Politics •   •  119 views
Myanmar leads world in deadly landmine toll as conflict gets worse

Myanmar leads world in deadly landmine toll as conflict gets worse

Latest report shows Myanmar topped global landmine casualties last year with over 1000 victims. Both military forces and opposition groups keep using these weapons as civil war continues

Society, Politics •   •  175 views
Tesco pulls popular Greek dip from shelves due to health risk

Tesco pulls popular Greek dip from shelves due to health risk

Tesco needs customers to return its store-brand tzatziki dip after finding dangerous bacteria during quality checks. The recall affects products with late-november use-by dates

Society, Business •   •  501 views
MP raises concerns over police questioning of well-known journalist at home

MP raises concerns over police questioning of well-known journalist at home

Police officers showed up at Telegraph writers house to discuss social-media post but refused to give details. Labour MP brought this up during PMQs raising questions about police priorities

Society, Politics •   •  562 views
New Swedish study shows unexpected link between exercise and brain health

New Swedish study shows unexpected link between exercise and brain health

Scientists tracked over 60‚000 people to find connection between fitness and brain disease risk. Research shows that regular exercise could be a game-changer for people with genetic risks

Society, Science •   •  505 views
92-year-old faces court for unsolved Bristol murder from 1960s

92-year-old faces court for unsolved Bristol murder from 1960s

A cold-case from Bristol dating back to 1967 takes unexpected turn as elderly man faces murder charges. Police made breakthrough arrest for death of 75-year-old woman found in her home

Society •   •  219 views
London's Elizabeth Line gets new operator as Chinese firm loses contract

London's Elizabeth Line gets new operator as Chinese firm loses contract

Transport for London picks Tokyo Metro joint venture to run Elizabeth Line instead of Chinese state-owned MTR. The change comes as Western countries re-think their business ties with China

Business, Politics • November 20 2024 , 08:42 AM  •  591 views
British Army tests new super-gun system just miles from Russian territory

British Army tests new super-gun system just miles from Russian territory

British military conducted first-ever test of its new long-range artillery near Russian border. The exercise brings together troops from 28 countries in Finlandʼs largest training ground

Politics • November 19 2024 , 04:11 PM  •  381 views
From nightclub doors to celebrity protection: One man's security journey

From nightclub doors to celebrity protection: One man's security journey

A former bouncer shares his path from nightclub security to protecting A-list celebrities and running his own company. His story shows how the UK security industry changed over two decades

Society, Business • November 19 2024 , 01:34 PM  •  531 views
Baltic Sea mystery: Underwater cables cut raises questions about sea security

Baltic Sea mystery: Underwater cables cut raises questions about sea security

Two important under-sea communication lines in Baltic Sea stopped working within days. German and Swedish officials started looking into possible non-accidental damage to cables between several countries

Society, Politics • November 19 2024 , 12:15 PM  •  328 views
British mining boss detained in Mali as company agrees to huge payment deal

British mining boss detained in Mali as company agrees to huge payment deal

A London-listed mining firm must pay $160m to Maliʼs government after its British executives were held in the capital. The companyʼs stock dropped while negotiations about their release continue

Business, Politics • November 19 2024 , 04:27 AM  •  264 views
UK leader breaks silence on next week's crucial assisted dying vote

UK leader breaks silence on next week's crucial assisted dying vote

Next week UK parliament faces historic vote on assisted dying law-change. Cabinet members take opposing sides while **Sir Keir Starmer** confirms his participation in upcoming free-vote

Society, Politics • November 18 2024 , 05:29 PM  •  350 views
UK landlords stuck in 6-month queue due to system overload

UK landlords stuck in 6-month queue due to system overload

Property owners face half-year delays when trying to remove problem tenants from their houses. Court system struggles with lack of staff while planned law changes might make situation even more complex

Society, Economics, Politics • November 18 2024 , 01:48 PM  •  550 views
Property expert warns: New mega-rental buildings might change British cities forever

Property expert warns: New mega-rental buildings might change British cities forever

Build-to-rent developments are reshaping UKʼs urban landscape with super-dense housing projects. These modern rental-only communities raise questions about future housing market balance and long-term social impact

Society, Business • November 18 2024 , 01:19 PM  •  574 views
Private school parents risk retirement savings to handle new education costs

Private school parents risk retirement savings to handle new education costs

Many UK parents choose risky pension-fund solutions to keep kids in private schools due to upcoming fee changes. Financial experts warn about long-term effects of early retirement-fund withdrawals

Society, Economics • November 18 2024 , 01:17 PM  •  374 views
Former president plans major military leadership shake-up if elected again

Former president plans major military leadership shake-up if elected again

A shake-up of military leadership is being planned by the previous presidents team focusing on the Afghanistan exit about 3 years ago. The initiative includes possible legal actions against top-brass officials

Politics • November 18 2024 , 01:13 PM  •  301 views
Secret energy deal might change how Europe gets its gas next month

Secret energy deal might change how Europe gets its gas next month

A complex gas-swap arrangement between Russia and Azerbaijan could reshape Europes energy landscape. The deal would let European nations buy Russian gas through a middle-man while avoiding direct business with Moscow

Economics, Politics • November 18 2024 , 01:12 PM  •  580 views
Inside Truth Social: How Trump built his own internet kingdom worth billions

Inside Truth Social: How Trump built his own internet kingdom worth billions

After getting kicked-off Twitter about 4 years ago Trump made his own social-media platform. Now with recent election success Truth Social became a multi-billion business despite having few users

Business, Politics • November 17 2024 , 06:11 PM  •  1051 views
City of London's future: Top politician makes promises but delivers confusion

City of London's future: Top politician makes promises but delivers confusion

UK Chancellor wants more risk-taking in finance sector but offers weak solutions. Her Mansion House speech shows gap between big talk and real actions in fixing over-regulated British banking system

Business, Economics, Politics • November 17 2024 , 11:07 AM  •  662 views
Fashion giant Boohoo brings back controversial supplier after major scandal

Fashion giant Boohoo brings back controversial supplier after major scandal

UK fashion retailer Boohoo re-establishes business with previously-cut manufacturer through its Morocco facility. This move comes during a heated leadership dispute with its largest shareholder

Business, Politics • November 17 2024 , 06:17 AM  •  650 views
Oil boss who drank fracking fluid gets Trump's nod for top energy post

Oil boss who drank fracking fluid gets Trump's nod for top energy post

Trump picks Liberty Energy CEO **Chris Wright** as energy secretary nominee - a tech-savvy oil executive known for unique demonstrations. His stance against net-zero goals and climate-change views draw attention

Business, Politics, Science • November 17 2024 , 05:43 AM  •  647 views
UK police waste time on tweets while real crimes need attention

UK police waste time on tweets while real crimes need attention

Police officers show-up at writers homes to investigate social-media posts as hate-crimes. Former top officials speak-up against this practice saying cops should focus on real street crime

Society, Politics • November 17 2024 , 05:40 AM  •  466 views
Former top coroner raises red flags about new assisted dying proposal

Former top coroner raises red flags about new assisted dying proposal

A fresh report questions safety measures in upcoming assisted-dying legislation ahead of late-november vote. Ex-chief coroner joins other legal experts highlighting risks of potential law expansion

Society, Politics • November 17 2024 , 02:55 AM  •  682 views
Azerbaijan's oil boss hosts world's biggest climate talk, and its getting weird

Azerbaijan's oil boss hosts world's biggest climate talk, and its getting weird

67000 people flew to oil-rich Azerbaijan for another climate meeting while most world leaders stayed home. Nations talk about cutting emissions‚ yet private jets at the event doubled from last year

Society, Politics • November 16 2024 , 09:02 PM  •  702 views
Trump's NATO demands push Europe into urgent military spending boost

Trump's NATO demands push Europe into urgent military spending boost

European nations rush to increase defense budgets as Trump threatens to withdraw US support from NATO. UK faces tough decisions about military spending while dealing with tight budget constraints

Economics, Politics • November 16 2024 , 08:07 PM  •  638 views
Energy secretary's sudden u-turn on boiler penalties leaves industry puzzled

Energy secretary's sudden u-turn on boiler penalties leaves industry puzzled

British government makes unexpected changes to its home heating policies as consumer costs become main focus. Energy secretary drops penalties on boiler makers while trying to keep green goals on track

Economics, Politics • November 16 2024 , 03:01 PM  •  202 views