Public Affairs News Summary, January 2025
Monday 10-02-2025 - 17:48
Storm Éowyn, the Strongest Storm in this Decade Expected to Hit the UK
Storm Éowyn, the most formidable storm to hit the UK in a decade, wreaked havoc with hurricane-force winds reaching 114mph. Over a million homes were plunged into darkness, travel came to a standstill, and tragically, a young man lost his life in County Donegal. Across Britain and Ireland, fallen trees and infrastructure damage left thousands still without power. Scotland’s first minister urged patience as repairs continued, with some areas facing up to 10 days without electricity. Meanwhile, meteorologists warn of further extreme weather, with heavy rain, fierce winds, and snowfall set to add to the country’s turmoil.
Source: The Guardian “Storm Éowyn ‘probably the strongest’ to hit UK in 10 years, says Met Office”
Donald Trump Inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States of America
Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th U.S. president, vowing a "golden age of America" and a wave of executive orders. His inauguration, held indoors due to extreme cold, marked a dramatic political comeback. Trump pledged aggressive immigration policies, a national security overhaul, and economic changes, including new tariffs. He framed his presidency as reversing America's decline, calling his survival from an assassination attempt a divine mission. Biden left office with low approval, warning of growing oligarchy. With Trump back in power, the U.S. faces an uncertain future, bracing for political turbulence and radical policy shifts.
Source: The Guardian “Trump sworn in as 47th president as US braces for a new era of disruption and division”
