This year marked the 30th anniversary of the Nolan Principles of Public Life. For too much of that time, these seven principles – integrity, honesty, accountability, openness, leadership, selflessness, and objectivity – have been frequently invoked but less reliably observed.
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Our troops have been put in an impossible position: defend themselves and the equipment we need to fight – or defend the homeland and our people. This is the strategic failure on air and missile defence that now haunts not
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A new YouGov poll reveals 44% of UK voters want
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK house prices hit a record high of £298,083 in
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A new YouGov poll reveals 44% of UK voters want the government to strengthen ties with the EU, with only 19% supporting closer relations with the US. Britons prefer stronger relations with the EU over the US
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Britain’s defence minister warns that the army could face collapse within six months during a major war, urging for stronger reserves to address readiness and recruitment struggles. The UK defence minister has issued a stark warning that
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The OECD has warned that UK interest rates will fall at a slower pace due to higher public spending and tax increases in the autumn budget, with GDP growth projected to improve and inflation surpassing earlier predictions.
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Qatar will invest £1 billion ($1.3 billion) in Britain’s climate tech sector, revealed during a visit by the Emir, which will benefit Rolls-Royece’s energy and other green energy initiatives. During a two-day state visit to Britain, Qatar’s
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Government plans to expand prison capacity by 20,000 spaces face a five-year delay and £4.2bn cost overrun, with a projected shortage of 12,400 spaces by 2027, a National Audit Office report reveals. According to a damning report
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK government is introducing new measures to inform stalking victims of their perpetrator’s identity and strengthening stalking protection orders. Under new government measures, the process for stalking victims to learn their perpetrator’s identity will be sped
This year marked the 30th anniversary of the Nolan Principles of Public Life. For too much of that time, these seven principles – integrity, honesty, accountability, openness, leadership, selflessness, and objectivity – have been frequently invoked but less reliably observed. Labour’s emphasis on a politics of service, and its manifesto pledge to uphold “the highest standards of integrity and honesty”,
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Our troops have been put in an impossible position: defend themselves and
We need to do everything we can to prevent lives being lost
In the next few weeks we expect the white paper on local
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The British Prime Minister appointed Heidi Alexander
London (Parliament Politics Magzine) – Keir Starmer urged an inquiry into social media’s role in inciting violence amid recent riots. Keir Starmer is under pressure to order an inquiry into social media platforms’ role in fuelling recent riots, with ministers claiming online
London (Parliametn Politics Magzine) – UK evaluates defence commitments as Trump’s approach to Ukraine raises questions on future alliances. The UK is examining all possible options when it comes to the US president-elect Donald Trump’s approach to Ukraine, the chief secretary to
London (Parliament Politics Magzine) – Treasury Minister Darren Jones urged big businesses to accept National Insurance increases to support the state. Treasury Chief Secretary Darren Jones has suggested that big businesses hit by the recent National Insurance (NI) increase should “suck it
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK house prices hit a record high of £298,083 in November, with a 1.3% monthly increase, marking the fifth
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – CBI warns of negative growth expectations for the first time in 2024, with firms forecasting declines across sectors after
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Bank of England highlighted rising trade barriers and financial uncertainty as threats to growth and inflation, though UK
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – ONS data reveals UK net migration hit a record 906,000 in 2023, revised figures show, with stricter visa rules
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Nationwide revealed a £2.3bn gain from its Virgin Money Purchase, with the bank’s assets now worth £5.1bn, exceeding expectations.
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Trump adviser says UK must pick between US economic model or EU’s ‘socialism.’ A leading adviser to the US president-elect, Donald Trump, has expressed the UK should align itself with the US “free enterprise” economic model instead
In a significant ruling, the Hague Appeals Court has overturned a previous decision that required oil giant, Shell, to significantly reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. The decision, handed down by Judge Carla Joustra, rejected the claims made by environmental groups, including Milieudefensie
London (Parliament Politics Magzine) – UK’s Single Trade Window, aimed at simplifying post-Brexit trade, paused due to cost concerns. The Single Trade Window (STW) was designed as a key component of the UK’s post-Brexit border strategy. Its goal was to streamline trade
London (Parliament Politics Magzine) – Callum Tindal-Draper, 22, dies fighting in Ukraine’s foreign volunteer platoon, despite family pleas. Callum Tindal-Draper, a 22-year-old from Cornwall, was killed while fighting in Ukraine for the country’s foreign volunteer platoon. He had joined the fight against
London (Parliament Politics Magzine) – Nine boats carrying 572 people were intercepted in the Channel, with rising deaths and new security plans. The Home Office reported that nine boats carrying a total of 572 people attempting to cross the English Channel have
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The National Health Service (NHS) in London encourages eligible individuals to
Ahead of the Second Reading debate in the House of Commons over Kim Leadbeater MP’s Terminally
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK government has launched a review of physicians and anaesthesia
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – It has been reported that High street eye scans on the
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Health Secretary raised concerns over cosmetic surgery deaths for safer
Italian authorities have successfully dismantled a sprawling network of European art forgers responsible for producing and attempting to sell fake works attributed to iconic artists like Andy Warhol, Banksy, and Pablo Picasso. This criminal operation, involving 38 individuals across multiple countries, was discovered to be selling these counterfeit pieces to unsuspecting buyers with the assistance of complicit auction houses. Italian
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Robbie Williams, the beloved British pop icon, is making a triumphant return
The Centenary Building at Salford University, which won the prestigious Stirling Prize
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which would allow adults
Stretching from the coast to the moors, dales, and beyond, North Yorkshire’s
This year marked the 30th anniversary of the Nolan Principles of Public Life. For too much of that time, these seven principles – integrity, honesty, accountability, openness, leadership, selflessness, and objectivity – have been frequently invoked but less reliably observed. Labour’s emphasis
Our troops have been put in an impossible position: defend themselves and the equipment we need to fight – or defend the homeland and our people. This is the strategic failure on air and missile defence that now haunts not just the
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A man, 42, was killed in a dog attack in East London, and the dog’s owner, Leanne McDonnell, faces multiple charges. Metropolitan Police confirmed that a 42-year-old man died after a dog attack in East London on
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A new YouGov poll reveals 44% of UK voters want the government to strengthen ties with the EU, with only 19% supporting closer relations with the US. Britons prefer stronger relations with the EU over the US
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK house prices hit a record high of £298,083 in November, with a 1.3% monthly increase, marking the fifth consecutive increase, although affordability remains a concern for many buyers, especially first-time purchasers. According to the UK’s biggest
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Sir Keir Starmer confirmed no plans for further tax increases before the next election but left room for changes in unforeseen circumstances. The British Prime Minister admitted that some of his decisions might not always be popular,
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has approved Marks & Spencer’s plan to demolish and rebuild its iconic Marble Arch store on Oxford Street after years of legal and political delays. The British government has given the green light
We need to do everything we can to prevent lives being lost to suicide. That is why I want to see anti-depressant medication packets carry warning labels. This would not replace patient information leaflets, or advice given by the GP or pharmacist,
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The National Health Service (NHS) in London encourages eligible individuals to book Covid-19 and flu vaccinations online by December 19 to protect against winter viruses. People have only 14 days left to book vaccination appointments for COVID-19
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Britain’s defence minister warns that the army could face collapse within six months during a major war, urging for stronger reserves to address readiness and recruitment struggles. The UK defence minister has issued a stark warning that
