London (Parliament Politics Magzine) – The Tories have cautioned that Labour will be culpable of breaking its manifesto promise on taxes if it enhances employers’ national insurance (NI) contributions in this month’s Budget. The assertion from shadow work and pensions secretary Mel
I made a flying visit to the conservative party conference in Birmingham this week, expecting to find a funeral gathering of party activists, the remaining MPs and supporters. However, I found the atmosphere surprisingly light, almost upbeat. What, you might ask has
Nurses in England have voiced dissatisfaction with the government’s decision to award a 5.5% pay increase, with two-thirds of Royal College of Nursing (RCN) members voting against the rise. The RCN argued that the pay of experienced nurses has fallen by 25%
Simon Case, the UK’s top civil servant, has announced his resignation due to health concerns. After receiving medical treatment for a neurological condition over the past 18 months, Case, 45, will step down by the end of the year. In his statement,
China’s engagement in the Middle East gained momentum this month following the assassination of Hamas’s political leader, Ismail Haniyeh. A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson condemned the attack, warning it could destabilize the region further. At a UN Security Council session, China’s permanent
The Ukraine war has intensified concerns over a potential future conflict between Russia and NATO. As Russia’s military has expanded, it continues to grapple with poor training, equipment shortages, and high casualties. Lessons learned from the war have led Russia to shift
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba is set to visit China on Tuesday for two days of discussions aimed at persuading Beijing to reduce its support for Russia and endorse Kyiv’s call for a “sustainable” peace. The main focus of Kuleba’s talks will
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has declared that the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah will “not go unavenged,” following his assassination in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut. Khamenei announced five days of mourning in Iran for what he termed the
Thunderstorms and heavy showers have hit parts of the UK, particularly in southern England and Wales, with Cornwall bearing the brunt of the storms. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for these regions, warning of potential flooding and travel
Bradford’s upcoming tenure as the UK City of Culture 2025 has sparked excitement and pride among its residents, with organizers reporting that locals are “standing up straighter” in anticipation of the year-long celebration. The reveal took place at the nearly full St