by Ram ben Ze’ev The So-Called Jerusalem Cross: A Symbol Misunderstood When photographs emerged of now–Secretary of War Pete Hegseth proudly displaying the tattoo of what he calls the “Jerusalem Cross” on his chest, the reaction among Democrats and Leftists in the United States was immediate and predictably hysterical. They condemned it as “Christian nationalism,” “Crusader imagery,” and a threat to “diversity.” Yet, as usual, their outrage was both selective and shallow — be

by Ram ben Ze’ev The Company He Keeps: Why Zohran Mamdani’s Candidacy Demands Jewish Scrutiny New York is no ordinary city. It is home to the largest Jewish population outside Israel — a city scarred by Islamist terror and yet a city whose compassion often leads it to forget what that terror cost. Now, with Zohran Mamdani rising as the presumptive mayoral winner, New Yorkers are being asked to overlook a record that demands scrutiny. Mamdani, the son of Ugandan immigrants of

Key figures in scheme to undermine insolvency system banned as directors Seven-Year Bans for Sisters Who Aided Insolvency Evasion and Endangered Creditors Karen Mortimer and Joanna Seawright have been disqualified for their part in a scheme designed to subvert insolvency legislation  Both facilitated the Atherton corporate rescue scheme by becoming directors of a combined 138 struggling companies without independently verifying their financial positions, failing to look into

Taxpayer-Funded British breakfasts for primary school kids as government joins forces with household brands British Brands Back Taxpayer-Funded Breakfast Clubs Children up and down the country will have better access to healthy meals as British household brands sign on to back the first 750 taxpayer-funded breakfast clubs – supporting parents, backing schools, and unlocking opportunity. ADVERTISEMENT: Invest Smarter. Zero Fees. Robinhood Trading Platform In a landmark move t

Craig Smith lied about his turnover to secure the maximum loan available Dudley Director Jailed for Falsely Claiming £50,000 COVID Bounce Back Loan Craig Smith was charged with fraud after receiving £50,000 he was not entitled to  Smith was jailed earlier this month following Insolvency Service investigations  The boss of a property maintenance company who lied about his turnover to secure a maximum-value Covid Bounce Back Loan has been jailed.  Craig Smith, of Saltwells Road

by Ram ben Ze’ev The Global Burden of Uninvited Empathy The Internet was meant to connect the world — and it has. But in doing so, it has blurred the boundaries between awareness and intrusion, between caring and carrying . What began as an exchange of information has become a contest of opinions. Everyone feels compelled to speak on everything, everywhere, as if silence were an act of betrayal . Social media has made this even worse. The platforms that claim to “connect” us

Bolstered powers for Environment Agency to hold water companies to account Water companies who commit environmental offences could face quicker penalties of up to £500,000, under changes being considered by the government.      A consultation has been launched to expand and strengthen the current range of financial penalties available to the Environment Agency in a bid to clamp down on more offences.   Currently, the Environment Agency struggles to impose financial penalties

Children exposed to the family courts will be protected from harm under plans by the Government to repeal the presumption of parental involvement (22 October) Government Action to Protect Children from Abusive Parents Government announces plan to repeal presumption of parental involvement from the Children Act 1989 New evidence shows that always prioritising contact can perpetuate child abuse in the worst cases Part of Plan for Change to protect children, standing up for vict

The builder received more than £30,000 for the project Kent Builder Hid Bankruptcy After Taking Payment for Unfinished Home Improvements Wayne Miller hid his bankrupt status from a customer who he convinced to pay £30,000 for home renovations  The home improvements, which included a new kitchen and two-storey extension, were never completed despite numerous promises by Miller  Miller was handed a suspended sentence and ordered to pay compensation following investigations by t