Prorogation is the suspension of Parliament in formal terms between sessions declared by the monarch on the advice of the Prime Minister. Prorogation is a commonplace constitutional practice but can become politically controversial to the extent that prorogation is seen as a
In the UK, when a deceased person leaves assets, property, or money, that can take benefit of that inheritance. In some cases, it is common for a person to not want to keep the inheritance and pass that benefit onto someone else.
Receiving a property through inheritance can be financially rewarding in the UK, but it may also give rise to tax obligations. Most people think of Inheritance Tax (IHT) first, but there’s another tax for which many are not prepared, like Capital Gains
Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lewisham residents can now attend free sewing sessions to mend clothes, thanks to a partnership between Make Mee Studio and the council’s waste team. Nearly 300 garments have been mended or are undergoing repair during the last
Constitutional conventions in the United Kingdom are general principles that inform the political and legal behavior of government institutions. They exist together with statutes, common law, and various other sources of law, but they rest on established practices rather than legislation. Conventions
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Jason Ofori has been appointed as the new Headteacher of Chestnut Park Primary in Croydon, marking a new chapter for the thriving GLF school. In its most recent inspection, Ofsted rated Chestnut Park as “Outstanding,” citing its
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The shortlist for the 2024 Young Ealing Foundation Awards has been unveiled, celebrating youth achievements and supporters ahead of the borough’s big event. The awards, which are organized by the Young Ealing Foundation (YEF), will be held
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Cllrs Sam Foster and Ketzia Harper have been suspended from Labour after defying the party whip in July’s Southwark leadership vote, now listed as independent. During a full council meeting on July 9, Cllr King was formally
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy vows to tackle AI copyright issues, promising a balanced approach to protect creatives while supporting innovation. As reported by The Independent, Lisa Nandy pledged that AI and copyright issues will be addressed, admitting
The prospect of nuclear warfare is one of the most compelling security dilemmas of the current era. For the United Kingdom, that raises an obvious question: can the country defend itself against a catastrophe of this nature? While no country can claim
