ATHENS, 5 June (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Greece is preparing new legislation to impose a 15% capital gains tax on cryptocurrency profits. This move aims to integrate cryptocurrency into the national tax code, providing regulatory clarity while exempting the first 500
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LONDON, 5 June (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The London FTSE 100 index rose on Friday, bucking global trends as positive Bank of England data suggested cooling inflation. The FTSE 100 climbed 0.45% as businesses reported lower price hike expectations, providing a
LONDON, 5 June (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The British Heart Foundation plans to close 150 charity
OTTAWA, 5 June (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Canada added 87,800 jobs in May, lowering unemployment to
LONDON, 5 June (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The British Heart Foundation plans to close 150 charity shops across the UK to address rising costs and shifting shopping habits. The British Heart Foundation will shutter these locations by 2028, aiming to protect vital funding
LONDON, 5 June (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The British pound sterling is heading for a third weekly gain against the dollar as steady oil prices ease inflation fears. The British pound sterling continues to strengthen as investors anticipate the Bank of England maintaining
LONDON, 5 June (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Apollo officially ended its £1.52 billion takeover pursuit of British firm Bodycote. Following the collapse, Bodycote shares dropped 12% on the FTSE 250 index. Under UK rules, Apollo is now restricted from submitting any new
LONDON, 5 June (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chief of the Defence Staff Richard Knighton warned that Russia is raising security stakes, necessitating urgent action. Richard Knighton highlighted that UK defense investment plans remain stalled, leaving the nation vulnerable despite mounting pressure to meet
LONDON, 5 June (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A new Bank of England survey shows UK firms now expect price growth of 4.0%, down from 4.4% in April. While energy shocks fade, UK firms continue managing costs as central bank officials remain divided on
LONDON, 5 June (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ofwat confirmed a £44.7 million enforcement package for Welsh Water after systemic wastewater failures. This enforcement action mandates direct investment into infrastructure and environmental remediation by 2030, ensuring the company, not customers, bears the full financial
Britain is not as prepared as it needs to be. In an era the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy describes as one of “radical uncertainty”, the threats we face are multiplying and our approach to resilience has not kept pace. This is not an issue confined to strategic papers in Whitehall. It is already shaping the daily lives
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Every time I get off the train at Poole after spending a
I am in no way opposed to lobbying. As a former lobbyist,
The release of the second tranche of the “Mandelson files” yesterday has sent ripples through Westminster, exposing a government described by its own informal advisers as “beleaguered and bereft.” Consisting of 1,500 pages of documents and thousands of previously private WhatsApp messages,
The atmosphere in Westminster this morning continues to be febrile. Following a set of local election results that can only be described as a “drubbing,” Prime Minister Keir Starmer finds himself in the most precarious position of his political career. The internal
In the high-stakes theatre of international diplomacy, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been playing a losing hand. After initially cosying up to the US President and rolling out the red carpet for a second state visit last year and basking in the
ATHENS, 5 June (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Greece is preparing new legislation to impose a 15% capital gains tax on cryptocurrency profits. This move aims
WASHINGTON, 5 June (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Morgan Stanley projects SpaceX revenue reaching $3.4 trillion by 2040, driven largely by artificial intelligence expansion. As a
LONDON, 5 June (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK house prices fell unexpectedly by 0.1% in May, reaching £298,806. Persistent inflation fears and elevated borrowing costs
LONDON, 5 June (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Evoke has agreed to a $326 million takeover by Bally’s Intralot. This acquisition includes the iconic William Hill
NEW DELHI, 5 June (Parliament Politics Magazine) – GOLD demand in India remains severely subdued as volatile prices and higher import tariffs force buyers to
Across Europe, governments and EU institutions are expanding taxes and regulations aimed at shaping personal behaviour. Excise policy has quietly become one of the most active fronts in Europe’s broader debate about public health, state intervention and fiscal pressures. Many of our
The European Commission announced last week that a new age verification app designed to protect children online would soon be made available to citizens across the EU. The move is welcome. But it arrives against a backdrop of rising concern about youth
Italy is moving to extradite a suspected Chinese hacker wanted by US authorities. The case highlights rising concerns around cybercrime and global enforcement cooperation. Experts say the outcome could influence Europe cybersecurity laws and global policy. ROME, ITALY, April 26, 2026 (Parliament
Brussels, European Union, April 2026 (Parliament Politics Magazine) The EU jet fuel shortage has moved from warning to reality faster than most officials expected. Since the US-Iran military conflict erupted on February 28, 2026, the Strait of Hormuz has been effectively shut, severing
Brussles, February 15, 2026 — Parliament News — European leaders met in Brussels this week to accelerate policy coordination surrounding EU military autonomy, signaling a defining moment in the continent’s evolving security architecture. The high level discussions, held against the backdrop of
Europe’s public health debate has become dangerously disconnected from reality, and young Europeans are paying the
Spain health officials are intensifying investigations after two suspected hantavirus-linked cases connected to Tristan da Cunha
Copenhagen, Denmark, April 14, 2026 (Parliament Politics Magazine) AI clinical trials optimization is rapidly emerging as
Geneva, Switzerland, February 11, 2026 — Parliament News — Senior health officials, policymakers, and scientific leaders
New York, February 7, 2026 — According to Parliament News, that The obesity treatment market is
Syria — January 2026 According to parliament news. that Syrian military operations are entering a decisive phase across northern Syria, as security authorities recalibrate their strategy toward containment, intelligence coordination, and long-term stability rather than large-scale battlefield confrontation. The shift reflects how the conflict has evolved after years of intense fighting, moving into a quieter but no less consequential stage
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Taskmaster Season 21 lineup announced, featuring Kumail Nanjiani, Joanna Page, Amy Gledhill,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ex-Little Mix star Jesy Nelson revealed her
Canadian star Evangeline Lilly suffered a traumatic brain injury in a Hawaii
French film legend and animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot has died at
LONDON, 5 June (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The London FTSE 100 index rose on Friday, bucking global trends as positive Bank of England data suggested cooling inflation. The FTSE 100 climbed 0.45% as businesses reported lower price hike expectations, providing a rare boost
OTTAWA, 5 June (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Canada added 87,800 jobs in May, lowering unemployment to 6.6 percent. While employment surged, wage growth slowed to 3.2 percent from 4.8 percent in April. This cooling wage growth remains a critical metric for the Bank
MUMBAI, 5 June (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Reserve Bank of India has launched a coordinated suite of measures to maximize dollar inflows and defend the rupee. By easing investment rules and incentivizing foreign capital, India aims to stabilize its economy amid record
WASHINGTON, 4 June (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Recent Trump ceasefires are struggling to contain ongoing violence across Gaza, Lebanon, and the Gulf. Despite these diplomatic efforts, military operations persist as combatants leverage truces for strategic gains, leaving the Middle East in a state
WASHINGTON, 4 June (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wall Street banks in New York are aggressively promoting the upcoming SpaceX initial public offering. Major firms like JPMorgan and Bank of America are hosting exclusive events to drum up investor interest as SpaceX prepares
OTTAWA, 4 June (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Canada unveiled a national AI strategy in Toronto, projecting the creation of 250,000 jobs and a 3% GDP boost by 2031. This initiative provides massive funding for domestic firms, aiming to enhance productivity while strengthening consumer
LONDON, 4 June (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The FTSE 100 in London fell to a two-week low today as energy and banking stocks declined. Market sentiment in London suffered following reports of new China offshore account restrictions and a contraction in the domestic
LONDON, 3 June (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A fatal UK Navy helicopter crash in Devon killed three crewmembers during a training exercise near Dartmoor. The UK Navy has launched a full investigation into the tragedy, as military and police teams secure the site
LONDON, 3 June (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK summoned the Russian ambassador today following a drone strike that hit a residential building in Romania. Officials demanded an explanation for this grave breach of NATO territory, marking a critical escalation in diplomatic tensions
LONDON, 3 June (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The British trade secretary stated that the UK rejoining EU structures would not fix domestic issues. Amid cabinet splits over the UK rejoining EU market frameworks, leadership rejects a full return despite escalating pressure. Domestic structural
ATHENS, 5 June (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Greece is preparing new legislation to impose a 15% capital gains tax on cryptocurrency profits. This move aims to integrate cryptocurrency into the national tax code, providing regulatory clarity while exempting the first 500 euros of
LONDON, 5 June (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The London FTSE 100 index rose on Friday, bucking global trends as positive Bank of England data suggested cooling inflation. The FTSE 100 climbed 0.45% as businesses reported lower price hike expectations, providing a rare boost
LONDON, 5 June (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK government has rejected claims of “two-tiered policing” after the US State Department commented on the murder of Henry Nowak. Senior officials dismissed the remarks as a caricature, while the Liberal Democrats urged the Prime
LONDON, 5 June (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The British Heart Foundation plans to close 150 charity shops across the UK to address rising costs and shifting shopping habits. The British Heart Foundation will shutter these locations by 2028, aiming to protect vital funding
OTTAWA, 5 June (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Canada added 87,800 jobs in May, lowering unemployment to 6.6 percent. While employment surged, wage growth slowed to 3.2 percent from 4.8 percent in April. This cooling wage growth remains a critical metric for the Bank
WASHINGTON, 5 June (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Morgan Stanley projects SpaceX revenue reaching $3.4 trillion by 2040, driven largely by artificial intelligence expansion. As a lead underwriter for the historic $75 billion IPO, Morgan Stanley remains highly bullish on the firm’s long-term financial
LONDON, 5 June (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The British pound sterling is heading for a third weekly gain against the dollar as steady oil prices ease inflation fears. The British pound sterling continues to strengthen as investors anticipate the Bank of England maintaining
LONDON, 5 June (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Apollo officially ended its £1.52 billion takeover pursuit of British firm Bodycote. Following the collapse, Bodycote shares dropped 12% on the FTSE 250 index. Under UK rules, Apollo is now restricted from submitting any new
LONDON, 5 June (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chief of the Defence Staff Richard Knighton warned that Russia is raising security stakes, necessitating urgent action. Richard Knighton highlighted that UK defense investment plans remain stalled, leaving the nation vulnerable despite mounting pressure to meet
LONDON, 5 June (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A new Bank of England survey shows UK firms now expect price growth of 4.0%, down from 4.4% in April. While energy shocks fade, UK firms continue managing costs as central bank officials remain divided on
Britain is not as prepared as it needs to be. In an era the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy describes as one of “radical uncertainty”, the threats we face are multiplying and our approach to resilience has not kept pace.
LONDON, 5 June (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ofwat confirmed a £44.7 million enforcement package for Welsh Water after systemic wastewater failures. This enforcement action mandates direct investment into infrastructure and environmental remediation by 2030, ensuring the company, not customers, bears the full financial
