LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The chair of the levelling up select committee has suggested that ministers need to “get a grip” on the mechanism that gives households in England a £150 council tax rebate. The scheme is set to begin next
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – P&O Ferries has refused the government’s appeal to postpone the deadline for the 800 workers who were fired to accept the offers of redundancy until next week, claiming that the majority of them had already signed contracts
Do you often feel that your work day is too short? If the work keeps piling up, chances are you’re still busy in the evenings or weekends. But with these 10 hacks you will boost your productivity so that your evenings and
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Are you one of those people who better be left alone in the morning? Or do you know someone who would like to turn their heads over the whistling birds? With these 6 tips you will frolic
LONDON, (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Dawn Butler, a Labour MP, revealed to the BBC that she underwent a surgery after being diagnosed with breast cancer during a regular check-up. The 52-year-old MP for Brent Central was diagnosed with breast cancer in December
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Union leaders warned on Sunday that unless millions of public sector employees receive wage raises that in the least matches the spiralling inflation rate, civil service, schools and hospitals will face a mass exodus of vital personnel.
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The government of Britain has seized private jets which belong to a sanctioned Russian businessman, indefinitely. For three weeks, the two jets which belong to billionaire oil mogul Eugene Shvidler were being investigated at Farnborough and Biggin
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Vitality in the workplace is essential. Because when you feel good about yourself, you perform better. The higher your vitality, the more motivated, attentive and productive you are. A healthy mind in a healthy body is the
LONDON (ParliamentPolitics Magazine) – Boris Johnson has vowed serious repercussions if Ukraine is attacked with chemical weapons, but has declined to elaborate. The Prime Minister claimed there was visceral fear at the idea of Russia President Putin deploying weapons of mass destruction
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – “Work life balance” is a buzzword that circulates in many companies. Not only for employees, but also for employers. Elke Stultjens does not believe in it. The reason? Every day is different. In order to stay in
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Boris Johnson has stated that P&O Ferries looks to have broken the law when it abruptly laid off 800 employees, and that the government will pursue legal action. P&O Ferries’ parent firm, DP World, could face millions
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rishi Sunak will give the mini budget while hinting to help the Britons cope with the rising living costs in the UK Spring budget for 2022. Inflation and pricing increases have angered business owners across the
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The previous month, the cost of living continued to rise, highlighting the problem facing the chancellor ahead of his spring budget statement on Wednesday. Fuel, electricity, and food expenses soared, causing prices to rise by 6.2 percent
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Today, a group of Conservative MPs is poised to defy the government on a number of proposed refugee and immigration policies. The Nationality and Borders Bill, which the critics have dubbed “barbaric”, returns to the House of
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Three hoax calls to the Cabinet ministers of the UK were made by Russia, according to Downing Street. After Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Home Secretary Priti Patel were targeted in what Downing Street believes was a
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – According to Sajid Javid of Sky News, the UK has awarded 9,500 visas to Ukrainian relatives of British citizens fleeing the Russian invasion. The government said a week ago that 4,000 visas had been granted under the
LONDON (Parliament Politics magazine) – According to London mayor Sadiq Khan, the government has failed to implement a single suggestion from the public investigation into the Grenfell Tower incident. Mr Khan questioned if the government and the housing industry were taking steps
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Rishi Sunak has refused to disclose how many more people may be driven into fuel poverty as a result of increased energy prices, stating only that people shouldn’t be afraid. In the run-up to Wednesday’s spring fiscal
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Met Police are being sued by a black student who was strip-searched upon being falsely accused of drug possession. According to the legal firm Bhatt Murphy, the 15-year-old, otherwise known as Child Q, is pursuing a
LVIV, Ukraine (Parliament Politics Magazine) – According to the mayor of the western Ukrainian city of Lviv, several missiles struck and damaged a structure near the airport. The aircraft repair complex was hit by cruise missiles launched from the Black Sea, according
By Ted Hennessey, PA Additional safeguards to protect journalists and freedom of expression are needed in the Government’s proposals for new internet safety laws, an industry body for the UK press has said. The Online Safety Bill, which has been in progress
By Sarah Marshall, PA – As vaccination rates rise, our favourite destinations are relaxing Covid entry requirements and the need for PCRs. During the last few months, as vaccination rates have risen, the biggest hurdle facing travellers has been costly tests and
By Neil Lancefield, PA Transport Correspondent – P&O Ferries has suspended sailings amid speculation it is preparing to sack hundreds of workers. The ferry operator said in an internal statement it will make “a major announcement” which will “secure the long-term viability
By Jemma Crew, PA Social Affairs Correspondent – The Government has been urged to set up an emergency airlift for Ukrainian refugees on the Polish border, ahead of the Homes for Ukraine scheme opening on Friday. Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey
By Ian Parker, PA – Liverpool’s 2-0 win at Arsenal on Wednesday night has moved Jurgen Klopp’s side to within a point of Premier League leaders Manchester City and set up what should be a thrilling finish to a title race that
By Katie Wright, PA Fashion and Beauty Editor – This season is all about interesting colours and soft shapes, says Katie Wright. Women’s tailoring has come a long way in recent years. What started as something of a niche catwalk trend has
By Jack Evans, PA Motoring reporter- Rising fuel costs could see many people considering a switch to a more fuel-efficient car, says Jack Evans. Continued fuel price increases are hitting drivers hard. With the cost of a full tank still rising, many
By Ella Pickover, PA Health Correspondent – The risk of women passing on Covid-19 to their newborn babies is “low”, according to a new study. The chance of transmitting the virus while pregnant, during labour, or after the baby is born is
Dan Biggar has relished ‘responsibility’ of Wales captaincy in Six Nations By Andrew Baldock, PA Rugby Union Correspondent Dan Biggar says he has relished his role as Wales captain in this season’s Guinness Six Nations Championship.The Northampton fly-half took over from Alun
By Anthony Brown, PA – Hearts and Hibernian have expressed shared disappointment over ticket pricing for their Scottish Cup semi-final next month. The Scottish Football Association confirmed that the Edinburgh derby last-four showdown will take place at Hampden at 12.15pm on Saturday
By Geraldine Scott, PA Political Correspondent Former prime minister David Cameron has lamented the cut in the UK’s aid budget and said the Government could do more to help Ukraine, as he defended his own relationship with the Kremlin.Mr Cameron called on
By PA Reporters [STANDFIRST] There is also new music from Feeder and Cypress Hill. FEEDER – TORPEDO In one sense, Torpedo is a departure for Grant Nicholas and Taka Hirose, who are nearing their 30th anniversary as Feeder. The duo look towards
By Laura Harding, PA Deputy Entertainment Editor – [STANDFIRST] The comedian’s filthy alter-ego talks drinking, superheroes and her love of TikTok with Laura Harding. Catherine Tate’s outrageous, flatulent, foul-mouthed character Nan is sitting in a London hotel room, cardigan on, hair askew,
Lord Falconer, who also served as solicitor general and was the first justice secretary, attempted to legalise euthanasia in 2013 by proposing an Assisted Dying Bill for people with less than six months to live. Speaking in favour of Lord Forsyth’s amendment,
By Nick Purewal, PA – Chelsea have been handed a big boost for their FA Cup quarter-final with the Government raising the Blues’ travel budget for the Middlesbrough trip, the PA news agency understands. The Stamford Bridge club have been hit with
The former prime minister told Channel 4 News: “If the argument is that somehow Russian investment in Britain, or very small numbers of Russians supporting the Conservative Party, somehow changed our policy, I would say that it’s complete nonsense.” He refused to
David Cameron called for a dedicated aid minister in the Cabinet as he said more could be done to support Ukraine with the humanitarian crisis.The former prime minister was asked on Channel 4 News whether he would rule out putting a no-fly
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – As Russia’s attack on Ukraine continues to impact world oil prices, diesel costs in the UK have risen by an average of over 2p in a day. On Tuesday, the price of fuel hit a new high
BELFAST (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Northern Ireland Brexit protocol isn’t “simple or straightforward,” but it is legal, according to the Belfast Court of Appeal. It was concluded by Dame Siobhan Keegan, Northern Ireland’s lady chief justice, and two other judges in
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Boris Johnson is set to visit Saudi Arabia the next week for oil talks as part of his effort to wean the UK off its reliance on Russian energy supply. Despite Downing Street’s insistence that the trip
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Do you get up an hour earlier in the morning to go for a jog? Or are you going to do a few dozen laps in the pool after work? Exercising before or after work has its
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – According to the latest figures given by the Office for National Statistics, covid infections are on the rise in the UK, with one in every 25 persons affected (ONS). Coronavirus has infected 300,000 people in Scotland, or
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A minister has warned that if Vladimir Putin decides to deploy chemical weapons in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Nato may be forced to interfere. Russia should think twice about taking such a stance, according to James Heappey, Armed
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Due to the war going on in Ukraine, Douglas Ross, Scottish Conservatives leader has withdrawn his letter of no confidence in Boris Johnson, which he had submitted over the “partygate” dispute. The middle of an international crisis
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Ukraine invasion has entered its third week. Liz Truss will warn that the West must “never again” allow violence like Vladimir Putin’s “to grow unchecked.” On Thursday, the 15th day of the Ukraine invasion, the foreign
LONDON (Parliament PoliticsMagazine) – Veterans and serving British soldiers who believe they can “do a couple of weeks” in Ukraine and “take some selfies” should not travel to oppose Russian aggression, according to James Heappey, Armed Forces Minister. Mr Heappey told Sky
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The British government has been accused of “betraying” women and girls after a leaked report revealed the negative consequences of its aid cuts. The equalities assessment report, which was completed months before the government announced which aid
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Britons with Ukrainian partners have called the visa scheme of the UK for refugees running from the war in Ukraine “a shambles.” Despite being eligible, Chris Bosworth and Luke Morgan said their wives’ families were still unsure
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK must expedite the visa processing for refugees escaping the conflict in Ukraine, according to the defence secretary. According to the BBC, Ben Wallace stated that the government could and would do more to assist refugees,
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Energy too short? Don’t start your working day with a dip, but go for it enthusiastically. With these 10 tips, which do not involve caffeine, you will give your energy the necessary boost! 1. Sports Regular exercise