Public voices: From energy crisis to teddy bears - what bothers British people today

In Sherborne a former serviceman points out serious energy-security issues: his solar panels dont work during cloudy days and theres no wind for turbines. The situation raises concerns about power-supply reliability (especially with Europe-dependent infrastructure)

The Swedish governments recent choice to stop Baltic Sea wind-farm projects shows growing worries about Russian threats; this decision reflects wider European concerns. Meanwhile German leadership faces internal disagreements about net-zero targets — which might affect other EU countries policy-making

Americans and the English are separated by more than our common language

The high-speed rail project faces criticism for its priorities: a £100-million bat shelter construction gets attention while public services need funding. This kind of spending creates heated debates about resource-allocation in mega-projects

Church-related issues came up when Justin Welby faced criticism for handling abuse cases; his leadership choices raised questions about accountability in religious institutions. The independent report showed serious oversight problems that went un-addressed for many years

Charity sector representatives share worries about new tax rules: Rainbow Trust Childrenʼs Charity explains how National Insurance changes might affect their work with terminally-ill children. The extra costs could limit support for about 75 families yearly

RAF veterans share interesting stories about royal encounters: one ex-training captain describes helping clear landing space for then-Prince of Wales aircraft in foggy conditions. Another writer recalls a 70s flight where pilots circled an erupting Mt Etna

Personal wartime memories bring touching perspective: one reader still keeps a tiny teddy bear that went through D-Day landings with her father. The well-worn companion (wrapped carefully in tissue paper) carries battle scars from its journey through Holland and Germany