British HOAs are the worst [Obvious]

3 Reasons Why ‘Your Fault: London’ Works Better Than ‘Culpa Tuya’

The English version just hits harder!

Tiny UK village with ‘England’s prettiest street’ named ‘very best in the world’

Tiny UK village with ‘England’s prettiest street’ named ‘very best in the world’

9 common English words and phrases that take on entirely different meanings in England

American 'quite' and British 'quite' are quite the opposite. The post 9 common English words and phrases that take on entirely different meanings in England appeared first on Upworthy.

‘Respect? Don’t just say it, show it’

There’s something not quite right in British politics and people can feel it. Patrick Maguire in The Times The post ‘Respect? Don’t just say it, show it’ appeared first on LabourList.

The straight-talking Scouser ridding England of Southgate’s nice-guy culture

Thomas Tuchel's right-hand man is taking no prisoners this summer

'It's disgusting': The desperate measure being taken to avoid having Travellers as neighbours

'It's disgusting': The desperate measure being taken to avoid having Travellers as neighbours

London named the most 'World Cup-mad' city in the UK

London has been named the most World Cup-mad city in the UK, followed closely by Liverpool.

Keep calm and fail on: Britain’s endless scandal machine

If you are a citizen of the United Kingdom, I ask that you keep a stiff upper lip whilst reading this from an American across the pond this Fourth of July. Britain increasingly displays a pattern in which its institutions fail, inquiries identify the causes, reports are written, recommendations are issued, apologies are made, and []

Air Conditioning? It’s Illegal!

Britain is in even worse shape than I thought. From the Telegraph: “Air conditioning torn from homes under net zero clampdown.” Homeowners are being forced to tear out air conditioning from their private properties under climate laws, despite rising temperatures. Council planning officers ordered residents to remove air-con units over fears they produce too much carbon dioxide, stating they should only be used as a “last resort”. The net zero

BizNews Edge: Why the IRR's John Endres is more bullish on SA than Britain

BizNews Edge: Why the IRR's John Endres is more bullish on SA than Britain

Today marks the start of the Great British Pea Week, so find a friendly Brit and admire their pea-ness [Misc]

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Senior Russian senator says high time to stop calling Britain ‘Great’

According to Konstantin Kosachev, Britain is a unique country in many respects

At least 12 dead and 23 missing in wildfire in southern Spain

A local official said four of the victims may be British after a fire broke out near Los Gallardos, Almería.

The priciest places to live in the UK: See how your cost of living compares

The priciest places to live in the UK: See how your cost of living compares

In 1858 the Thames smelled so bad that Parliament fled and Disraeli called it a 'Stygian pool'

By the summer of 1858, three million Londoners were flushing their sewage into the Thames through an aging system that emptied directly into the river. Temperatures hit 48 °C (118 °F) in the sun. The water level dropped. Raw effluent sat on the banks. — Read the rest The post In 1858 the Thames smelled so bad that Parliament fled and Disraeli called it a 'Stygian pool' appeared first on Boing Boing.

Cold War in south London over chunk of Berlin Wall in man's garden

One neighbour, 18, said: ‘From a historical point of view, I think it’s bloody sick – I really like it’

‘Sweet dreams are made of cheese’: Canadians hyped up for Kraft Dinner’s ramen release

What to know Can’t pick between creamy KD cheddar and the spicy kick of ramen? Now you don’t have to, thanks to the new KD... The post ‘Sweet dreams are made of cheese’: Canadians hyped up for Kraft Dinner’s ramen release appeared first on NOW Toronto.

Meet the gang-rapists and murderers that Britain can’t deport

The post Meet the gang-rapists and murderers that Britain can’t deport appeared first on spiked.

The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 511

This week should be pretty quiz-toric Welcome to the 511th edition of the JOE Friday Pub Quiz! Since we last spoke 10 days ago, things in the UK have completely turned on their head. Where last time out we were talking about the rise of Andy Burnham—at Keir Starmer’s expense—following the Makerfield by-election, another by-election []

And now: John Oliver tells US about the incredibly popular David Frost and Laura Trott

Last Week Tonight viewers might have been confused as to who Britain's most popular politicians are - and they wouldn't be alone

Secret Menus of New England: Where To Go, What To Order, How To Ask

New Englanders are famous for being reserved, but our restaurant scene has a mischievous streak.

Harry Styles: Horrifying scenes as global pop star chokes and collapses to ground mid-performance in London

‘When he fell to his knees, my heart stopped in shock.’

‘Stop being so loud’: Indian woman in Japan backs reel ranking Indians among ‘worst travellers’, shares why

An Instagram reel that allegedly ranked Indians among the ‘top three worst travellers in the world’ has sparked widespread discussion online. However, what caught everyone’s attention even more with that it was an Indian woman living in Japan who said she ‘100 per cent’ agreed with the claim. She went on to share why. Khush []

Albanese told to ditch the 'Cool Albo' act after latest controversy

The Daily Telegraph’s Tim Blair says the Prime Minister's attempt to appear relatable is falling flat and becoming increasingly embarrassing. “The Prime Minister does have in his vocabulary the word no,” Mr Blair told Sky News host Chris Kenny. “He can drop the whole cool Albo act because aside from it being offensive, it’s just horrible viewing. “He’s a man in his 60s, and he’s carrying on with these sorts of interviews.”

Bringing together the flavours of Thailand and Jeremy Clarkson’s Hawkstone Beer in the heart of Fuengirola

What do authentic Thai cuisine and real British beer have in common? You can now enjoy both at Thai Garden []

A Homeowner In An HOA Is Fed Up With A Neighbor’s Loud Parties And Construction, But Neither The HOA Nor Police Will Help

A lot of people complain about HOA rules, but this HOA seems worthless. The post A Homeowner In An HOA Is Fed Up With A Neighbor’s Loud Parties And Construction, But Neither The HOA Nor Police Will Help appeared first on TwistedSifter.

Henry Nowak Is Britain

Henry Nowak Is Britain