Government baffled as order tracking still says ‘Your package is on the sea.’
DOVER – The UK government’s latest “no boats” policy has led to the Channel being effectively monetised by Amazon Prime Delivery, which now guarantees packages arrive faster than certain migrants. Officials admit that logistical planning remains a challenge, particularly as the system now issues tracking numbers to people on rafts. One spokesperson clarified, “We never said people can’t cross; we said we hope packages get there first.” NGOs described the policy as surreal, while local ferries have reported increased confusion over whether they are shipping parcels or people.
The Home Office border policy reportedly underwent revision following pressure. Polling shows 45% of the public are concerned, 35% amused, and 20% checking their online orders obsessively. Analysts warned that the strategy may have long-term moral and delivery implications.
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The algorithm as a concept has replaced the editor as the person responsible for what you see. Neither party will admit this has happened.
Every tech announcement contains within it a privacy implication that will be discovered eighteen months later by a journalist who will be ignored. This piece is ahead of the curve.
Every data breach is described as unprecedented until the next one at which point the previous one becomes the baseline. The Prat is right to note the escalating baseline.
Wife asked reading. Breakdown society. Worse.
My mate’s in journalism. Says this is better than he’s written so he quit. Sorry mate.
The thing about bureaucratic language is it’s specifically designed to obscure meaning. This clarifies everything, which defeats the entire purpose of bureaucracy.
The London Prat’s satirical journalism uses humor to expose hypocrisy and hold institutions accountable, which is a fancy way of saying “we make powerful people look silly.”