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The article presents an economic, political and social outlook for Great Britain as of August 1, 1951. Although the country experienced a 42% increase in imports, its export prices increased by only 18%. The author points that many British people have a gambling habit. The gambling industry is valued at 1,000,000,000 U.S. dollars per year. The author further believes that if there will be a Parliamentary election, the Socialistic government will be ousted.

A letter to the editor is presented on the topic of socialism and Great Britain as of October 1950.

The article looks at government policy led by the socialist Labor party in Great Britain as of September 1, 1950. The author discusses government agriculture subsidies for potatoes and poultry which are meant to prevent shortages in case of war, comments on the consequences of a free health care system, and criticizes the British workers.

A letter to the editor is presented which criticizes the attitude of business magazine "Forbes" columnists toward the political and economic conditions of Great Britain as of December 1, 1948.

The article announces the end of wartime controls in Great Britain effective April 1953 as stated by the government of Prime Minister Winston Churchill.

The article focuses on the participation of Elizabeth II, reigning Queen of Great Britain, in the opening of Britain's Parliament in 1952. From the palace, Elizabeth II entered the Irish State Coach were crowds are waiting. She went through a speech, which was written by her ministers, having a note of authority in her voice. Such speech focused on her plan to preserve peace and save the economy.

The article reports on the results of the seventh by-election held in Great Britain in 1952. Tories and Socialists participated in a campaign for the Member of Parliament seat of Tory William Waldorf Astor, who was promoted as Viscount Astor following his father's death. Tory John Hall won the seat, receiving 350 more votes than Astor did in 1951.

The article presents updates on the political situation in Great Britain as of July 1952. Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden will keep his position but will also be in charge of some economic duties formerly handled by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rab Butler. According to British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, despite calls for his resignation, he is staying in his position as long as he is still mentally and physically capable to do so.

The article attributes the recognition of Red China's Premier Mao Tse-tung by the British Labor government to the British firms who had hoped to do business with the Communists. Among these were William Jardine and James Matheson who opened China to world trade especially after the Suez Canal became passable. All this stopped when the Communists in Mainland China imposed confiscatory taxes on foreign companies and denied exit to British nationals. On the last week of May 1952, Great Britain ordered British merchants to liquidate their assets in China.

The article reveals why the British government's Labor Party as well as its Conservative Party are demanding for a general election in fall 1951 from Prime Minister Clement Attlee, a Labor Party member. The Conservatives feel that they have a chance of winning because of Great Britain's failure in the war in Iran while left-wing Labor Party members want the election before Great Britain makes more commitment in Iran's defense at the expense of the British people. It speculates that Attlee will most likely call an autumn election.

The article discusses the decision of the Newsprint Supply Co. Ltd., the nonprofit cooperative through which the publishers allocate their newsprint supplies, to reimpose the wartime rationing system. With this, papers might freeze its circulation or reduce its size from eight to six pages to comply with the limit on the use of newsprint. It is noted that the Labor Government exported 75,000 tons of British newsprints to Australia and rejected all Canadian newsprint imports to save credits.

The article offers information on the perspectives of Foreign Secretary of Great Britain Alexander Frederick Douglas-Home, 14th Earl of Home, on the British foreign policy. He states that basic objective of the British foreign policy is to provide security and food. He notes that it is their responsibility to convince the Communists that limited war is equally dangerous. He emphasizes that countries can coexist if one response to Russia's Jekyll and Hyde performance with a certain duality.

The article focuses on the attack of Maurice Macmillan against the governance of his father Harold Macmillan Prime Minister of Great Britain.

The article offers a brief profile of Anthony Wedgwood Benn, member of parliament (MP) from South-East Bristol, England. It mentions that while his peers dreamed of becoming locomotive engineers, Benn aspired on becoming an MP and at the age of 25, he became transport minister in the Labor Party ranks. It also notes that after Benn plotted to eliminate his peerage as Viscount Stansgate, the House of Lords refused.

The article reports on the decision of the government of British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan to reduce its standing army to 165,000 professional soldiers and to rely heavily on nuclear weapons.

The article reports on the downfall of the Labor Party's government in Great Britain. It states that the party's proposal to nationalize its 40-year-old constitutional pledge has scared off the middle-class and working-class voters, which contributed to its three straight defeat in the elections in the country. It also mentions the party's worsening differences following its member's disagreement on nuclear weapon and economic policies.

The article reports on the response of Great Britain regarding the elected Communist Cheddi B. Jagan. It mentions that British Governor Patrick Renison has used his appointive powers to name Jagan as Minister of Trade and Industry, his wife Janet as Minister of Labor, Health and Housing as well as nine additional councilmen. Moreover, the constitution which was revised after the 1953 fiasco has given the governor enough power to discipline Jagan when he gets out of control.

The article focuses on the conference called by Great Britain's Prime Minister Harold Macmillan that was held at the Cabinet Room at 10 Downing Street in London, England. It states that the conference aimed for the discussion of the defense cutbacks of Great Britain, Suez incident's political and economic aftermaths, and European Free Trade Area flirtation. However, the conference was attended by only four Commonwealth Prime Ministers because some were either unwilling or occupied at home.

The article offers information on the activities and political leadership of Great Britain Prime Minister Harold Macmillan. It states that when Macmillan handled the British government, it is considered to be a weak government left by former Prime Minister Anthony Eden. It mentions that in Macmillan's four months as Prime Minister, he had practiced to tell his colleagues what he wanted to do and had talked with U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower on the relationship of Great Britain and the U.S.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to the article "Two-Line Editorial" in a previous issue as of October 1, 1948.

The article discusses the attitudes of citizens of Great Britain towards the Labor Party government as expressed by governor of the Bank of England, Lord Thomas Catto. Lord Catto describes the inability of the government to balance imports and exports. Topics mentioned include the opinions of the working class, opposition to the Labor government, and emigration to the United States, Canada, and South Africa.

The author offers his opinion on the U.S. and international political conditions as of February 15, 1948. Topics include the U.S. presidential elections, their impact on the stock market, business, and economy, as well as the political situation in Great Britain and Russia. Particular focus is given to the Stalin-Molotov political regime, communism, and dictatorship in Russia compared to U.S. democracy.

Comments on the influence of Great Britain's parliamentary election results in 1951 on U.S. politics. Significance of political trends in Great Britain on the anti-Fair Deal faction in the U.S.; Importance of the British economy on the success of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization; Support of the author to the British Conservative Party.

Criticizes the British Labor Party for its naivete on the issue of ruling class. Information on the campaign handbook of the Labor Party; Allegations of the Labor Party against the Conservative Party; Discussion on the so-called ruling class as identified by the Labor Party; Examination on the background of former political leaders identified by the Labor Party as belonging to the ruling class; Flaws in the thinking of the Labor Party about government and public administration.

Presents information on the association of Great Britain with the United Nations (UN) on various political issues. Remark by politician Alexander Frederick Douglas-Home that the UN encourages policies that endanger law and order; Comment of Harold Wilson, Foreign Minister in the Labor Party, on the alliance of ex-colonial powers whose one aim is to prevent the UN from becoming an instrument of peaceful change; Criticism of the Government's equivocal maneuvers on behalf of Katanga's provincial regime.

Focuses on the political conditions prevailing in Great Britain following the annual conference of the British Labor Party. Identification of a drift in European politics away from the extreme leftist positions; Success of extreme leftists in the British Labor Party in passing a resolution that makes the policies of the conference binding upon the Parliamentary Party; Plan of the extreme leftists to challenge the leadership of Hugh Gaitskell, the moderate leader of the Parliamentary Party.

Presents news briefs on economic and political issues around the world as of August 16, 1958. Increase in the permanent government debt ceiling of the U.S.; Actions taken by the Conservative Party in Great Britain to address the issue of rising consumer prices; Decision of the Kremlin to abolish gasoline rationing coupon in the capital of the Soviet Union.

Features British Labor politician Aneurin Bevan. Anecdote which illustrate Bevan's personality; Occurrences which show Bevan's oratorical weakness; Political views of Bevan.

Offers a prediction on the general election that will be held in Great Britain in 1959. Expectations from the country's major political parties; Issues concerning the defense policy in Great Britain; Factors affecting the efforts of the British War of Office to improve the conditions of military service life.

Identifies the causes of internal trouble among the unions and major political parties in Great Britain as of July 15, 1957. Dispute over the kind of person to be selected to stand for Parliament; Expression of discontent among the Socialists; Factors that shaped the unions and the British Labor Party.

Comments on the proposed reduction of British forces in Germany in March 1957. Alternative to the withdrawal of British troops from the continent; Factors that must be considered before making a final decision on a British forces withdrawal; Analysis of the political and economic conditions of Great Britain.

A caption is presented to a 1951 photograph of a supporter of the Conservative Party during that year's political campaign for national elections.

Reviews the repeat broadcast by the BBC Parliament of the live coverage of the 1964 general election results. Anchor of the broadcast, Richard Dimbledy; Political and social conditions of Great Britain in the 1960s as the election is taking place; Politicians on the ballots and the outcomes of specific races; Other anchors of the broadcast and their futures in the news industry.

Focuses on Harold Wilson's election as leader of the British Labour Party on February 14, 1963. Wilson's achievements.

Focuses on an article from the March 16, 1946 issue of `The New Statesman and Society' in which Edward Sackville West made an assessment of British politician Clement Attlee's radio performance.

The article provides an account of happenings during the reign of King Edward III of Engand. It indicates that the English military fame was being look up to by the world, but happenings inside the country were associated with turbulence, rapine, and misery. It claims that fraud, corruption, and oppression dwelt in both the church and the state.