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Not quite so discontented yet

Trade unions are a force for good, says MP Simon Hoare, but the issues get sticky. And dealing with inflation leads to some tough...

Other brands of government are available …

The New Year provides the opportunity to reflect on the past 12 months, and also to look ahead. My personal highlights of 2022 include...

Are those fresh green shoots of hope?

Generally I consider myself towards the glass-half-full end of the spectrum, but I must admit the events of last year had me beginning to...

After 12 years, we’ve all had enough

It doesn’t seem that long ago that Rishi Sunak and Co stood on their doorsteps every Thursday night along with the rest of us,...

Love through football

It won’t have escaped anyone’s attention that there’s a World Cup going on in Qatar right now.The first World Cup I remember was Mexico...

Does the UK need to be worrying about food production?

With Putin’s warmongering having further exposed the fragility of our food supply, it is worth reflecting on another Vladimir, Lenin, who wrote over a...

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Jo Rimmer combines competing with producing young horses and training riders of all ages. She’s a 5* event rider, UKCCL3 BE coach PMP and...

The BV puzzles – January 2026

Welcome to January's BV Puzzles page – your free spot for a quick brain workout. Complete the crossword, test your logic with a classic...

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