EJ Ward

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Childminders ignored in Labour’s nursery expansion – a looming childcare crisis Childminders ignored in Labour’s nursery expansion – a looming childcare crisis. Picture: Alamy/LBC By EJ Ward Keir Starmer and Bridget Phillipson have promised thousands of new nursery places from September 2025 as part of the first wave of 300 school-based nurseries. However, this falls drastically short of the 70,000 new childcare spaces Phillipson pledged by September.

1 month ago | lbc.co.uk | EJ Ward

British military in 'sorry state' and needs 'well north of 3% of GDP for a decade', ex-Army chief warns Former Head of the Army, Sir Peter Wall, discusses ceasefire prospects By EJ Ward The former head of the British Army has warned that the UK's military is in a "sorry state" due to years of underfunding, calling for a significant increase in defence spending to address growing security threats.

1 month ago | lbc.co.uk | EJ Ward

Rite in the Rain’s Latest Field Gear: A Compact Hand Desk and All-Weather Notebook You Can Rely On 11 March 2025, 18:12 | Updated: 11 March 2025, 18:19 The Monsoon hand desk/folder. Picture: RITR By EJ Ward As a journalist who spends a lot of time on my feet, reporting in all kinds of conditions, I’ve relied on Rite in the Rain products for years. Their newest offerings, the Monsoon Hand Desk and Top Spiral Notebook, are game-changers for anyone working in the field.

1 month ago | lbc.co.uk | EJ Ward

My 72 Hours of British Watchmaking Greatness I wish I was as good at taking photos as I am at writing words... Picture: LBC By EJ Ward This past few days was nothing short of a showcase of British craftsmanship, innovation, and passion. Over the course of 72 hours, brands, enthusiasts, and industry insiders came together to celebrate the growing force that is British watchmaking.

1 month ago | lbc.co.uk | EJ Ward

Review: Fortis Day Sack 25L – The Best Bargain in Bags? Yeah, I think it is... The Fortis Day Sack in one of the least challenging environments imaginable... Picture: LBC By EJ Ward I’ve spent years cycling through EDC and travel bags, switching between Mystery Ranch, GORUCK, and countless others—sometimes changing bags daily. I've carried small daysacks like the LBT 14ltr, and huge 38 ltr ones from Camelbak.