happy new year, everyone. i hope you had a great christmas.
Happy New Year everyone!Hope you had a great Christmas.
we can look back on a pretty momentous year. we’ve delivered record funding for the nhs and social care. schools in england are surging up the global league tables.
Looking back, it has been a very important year, with record funding for the NHS and Social Care (SC) and schools in the UK soaring in the global rankings.
we’re getting the economy growing. we’ve cut inflation in half. we’ve delivered the biggest business tax cut in modern british history.
We are contributing to economic growth, having halved inflation and achieved the largest sales tax cut in the UK's modern history.
and in just the last few weeks, we’ve seen an incredible £60 billion of investment into the uk. so my new year’s resolution is to keep driving forward.
In the last few weeks alone, we've seen a staggering £60 billion of investment coming into the UK. My New Year's resolution is to keep going.
in six days’ time, we’ll deliver a tax cut for 27 million people, worth on **erage £450.
In six days, we will have completed the tax cut for 27 million people, with an average value of £450.
inflation is set to fall further, cutting the cost of living for everyone. and we’re not stopping there.
Inflation will go down further, lowering the cost of living for everyone, however we're going further to grow our economy by reducing debt, cutting taxes, and rewarding hard work, building secure supplies of energy here at home, backing british business and delivering world-class education.
We will further develop our economy by reducing debt, cutting taxes, rewarding hard work, building safe energy** at home, supporting UK businesses and providing world-class education.
and we’re taking decisive action to stop the boats and break the business model of the criminal gangs.
We are taking decisive action to curb illegal immigration and combat gangster business crime.
From our incredible armed forces and NHS staff who take care of all of us, to our tech experts, scientists and innovators who are putting our economy at the global cutting edge.
To the technologists, scientists, and inventors who have put our economies at the forefront of the world, we should look forward full of pride and optimism for what we can do together to build a brighter future for everyone
We should look to the future with pride and optimism, and we can work together to build a brighter future for everyone.
that’s what i’m determined to do, and i wish you all a very happy 2024.
That's what I'm determined to do, and I wish you all a very happy 2024.
new words and expressions
momentousadjectiveuk/məˈmen.təs/
very important because of effects on future eventsSignificant, important.
the momentous news of the president's death** The big news of his death.
whether or not to move overseas was a momentousdecisionfor the family.Whether or not to move overseas is an important decision for the family.
deliververbuk/dɪˈlɪv.ər/
to take goods, letters, parcels, etc. to people's houses or places of work
Shipping, delivery, delivery.
mail is deliveredtoour office twice a day.The postman delivers mail to our office twice a day.
to achieve or produce something that has been promised
Implementation;generated;Deliver on (promises).
the government has failed to deliver (what it promised).* Not fulfilled (promised).
mainly us the republicans are relying on their agricultural policies to deliver the farmers' vote (= to persuade farmers to vote for them).The Republican Party relied on its agricultural policies to win the votes of farmers.
recordadjectiveuk/ˈrek.ɔːd/
at a higher level than ever achieved beforeRecord-breaking;Unprecedented.
the long hot summer has led to a record harvest this year.This summer was long and hot, making it a record harvest year.
inflation has reached record levels.Inflation is at an all-time high.
fundingnoun[ u ]uk/ˈfʌn.dɪŋ/
money given by a government or organization for an event or activity
Funding, funding provided.
alisha is trying to get funding for her research.Alysia is seeking funding for his research.
the nhsnounuk/ˌen.eɪtʃˈes/
abbreviation for the national health service
National Health Service (short for National Health Service) in the United Kingdom
many forms of cosmetic surgery are not**ailable on(= paid for by) the nhs.The cost of many types of cosmetic surgery is not covered by the NHS.
social carenoun[ u ]uk/ˌsəʊ.l ˈkeər/
care by public organizations and private companies for people in society who need special help in order to live comfortably, for example help with washing or eating
Social care, social care (refers to the care provided by public organizations and private companies to people who need special assistance in their lives, such as helping with laundry or cooking).
these demographic features of older age groups are important when considering future demands for social care .These demographics of older populations are important when considering future social care needs.
surgeverb[ i ]uk
sɜːdʒ/to increase suddenly and stronglySurge, steep, violently rise.
the company's profits h**e surged.The company's profits surged.
leaguenoun[ c ]uk/liːɡ/
a group of teams playing a sport who take part in competitions between each other
sports programs) federations, leagues, federations.
who do you think willwinthe league championship this year?Who do you think will win this year's league title?
economynounuk/iˈkɒn.ə.mi/
the system of trade and industry by which the wealth of a country is made and usedEconomy;Economic.
theglobaleconomy
inflationnoun[ u ]uk/ɪnˈfleɪ.ʃn/
a general, continuous increase in pricesInflation.
high low inflation.
the rate of inflation.
incredibleadjectiveuk/ɪnˈkred.ə.bəl/
impossible, or very difficult, to believeUnbelievable.
An incredible story.
investmentnoun[ c or u ]uk/ɪnˈvest.mənt/
the act of putting money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or get an advantage, or the money, effort, time, etc. used to do this
Investment (the favorable condition of putting money, effort, time, etc., into the hope of making a profit or achieving something);The amount of investment.
the government wanted an inflow of foreign investment.**Hope to see an influx of foreign capital.
resolutionnounuk/ˌrez.əˈluː.ʃn/
an official decision that is made after a group or organization has voted
Resolution;Formal decision.
toapprove/adopta resolution Adoption of the resolution.
a promise to yourself to do or to not do somethingDetermination;Decision.
to infinitive ] imadea resolutiontogive up chocolate.I made up my mind not to eat chocolate anymore.
*eragenounuk/ˈæv.ər.ɪdʒ/
the result you get by adding two or more amounts together and dividing the total by the number of amountsAverage;Average.
the **erage of the three numbers 7, 12, and 20 is 13, because the total of 7, 12, and 20 is 39, and 39 divided by 3 is 13.The average of the three numbers 7, 12, and 20 is 13, because the sum of 7, 12, and 20 is 39, and 39 divided by 3 is 13.
secureadjectiveuk/sɪˈkjʊər/
positioned or fixed firmly and correctly and therefore not likely to move, fall, or break
Solid;Firm.
that ladder doesn't look very secure to me.I don't think the ladder is stable.
supplyverb[ t ]uk/səˈplaɪ/
to provide something that is wanted or needed, often in large quantities and over a long period of time**, provide, supply.
electrical power is supplied by underground cables.Electricity is delivered by underground cables.
decisiveadjectiveuk/dɪˈsaɪ.sɪv/
able to make decisions quickly and confidently, or showing this quality
Decisive, crisp;Decisive.
you need to be more decisive.You have to be more decisive.
a decisive reply.
rewardnoun[ c ]uk/rɪˈwɔːd/
something given in exchange for good beh**iour or good work, etc.
Repay;Compensation;Reward;Premium.
there's a rewardforwhoever finishes first.Whoever finishes first will receive a reward.
criminalnoun[ c ]uk/ˈkrɪm.ɪ.nəl/
someone who commits a crimeConvict.
a dangerous violent criminal
gangnoun[ c, +sing/pl verb ]uk
a group of young people, especially young men, who spend time together, often fighting with other groups and beh**ing badly
In particular, it refers to gangs, gangs, and gangs formed by young men who gather to fight and behave badly.
fights among rival gangs account for most murders in the city.The vast majority of ** cases in the city are caused by fights between rival gangs.
a group of criminals who work togetherCriminal gangs;Gangsters.
a gang of armed robbers.
innovatornoun[ c ]uk/ˈɪn.ə.veɪ.tər/
someone who introduces changes and new ideasInnovators.
she has won a reputation as a leading innovator in the industry.She has earned a reputation as a leading innovator in the industry.
the cutting edgenoun[ s ]uk/ˌkʌt.ɪŋedʒ/
the most modern stage of development in a particular type of work or activity
Frontiers of development;Leading position;Pioneer status.
a companyatthe cutting edgeofMobile Communications Technology is a leading company in mobile communication technology.
optimismnoun[ u ]uk/ˈɒp.tɪ.mɪ.zəm/
the quality of being full of hope and emphasizing the good parts of a situation, or a belief that something good will happen
Optimistic;Optimism.
there was a note of optimism in his voice as he spoke about the company's future.When it comes to the future of the company, he speaks with optimism.
determinedadjectiveuk/dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd/wanting to do something very much and not allowing anyone or any difficulties to stop youDetermined, resolute, determined.
to infinitive ] i'm determinedtoget this piece of work done today.I am determined to finish this work today.