Beth Malcolm is Scottish based Journalist at Heriot-Watt University studying French and British Sign Language. She is originally from the north west of England but is living in Edinburgh to complete her studies.
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves outlined reforms to ease City rules, promote stock market investment, and drive economic growth across the UK. As reported by The Guardian, Rachel Reeves announced new City reforms to cut rules and help grow
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The BMA says doctors deserve a 29% raise after Covid-era service and years of cuts, as strike action threatens NHS operations from 25 July. As reported by The Guardian, the British Medical Association has backed resident doctors’
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Unite’s Sharon Graham called Angela Rayner’s role in the Birmingham bin strike “abhorrent” and warned the union may cut ties with Labour. As reported by The Independent, Unite leader Sharon Graham described Deputy PM Angela Rayner’s actions
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Parliament’s watchdog says Iran’s threat to UK nationals has “significantly increased,” citing 15 foiled plots and urging stronger deterrence. As reported by The Independent, Britain’s parliamentary intelligence watchdog has warned that physical threats from Iran against UK
Westminster (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Westminster City Council approved 144 new homes at 291 Harrow Road, including 48 affordable homes and 24 for Adult Social Care. Councillor Ellie Ormsby supports this green, inclusive plan. As City of Westminster News reported, Westminster City
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – OBR warns UK debt could hit 270% of GDP by 2070s as Keir Starmer’s welfare U-turns leave Reeves scrambling to fix a deepening black hole in public finances. As reported by The Independent, the Office for Budget
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour’s NIC hike drives major fall in summer roles, with hospitality cuts pushing seasonal vacancies to their lowest level since 2018. As reported by The Telegraph, Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ jobs tax has pushed summer vacancies in bars
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lisa Nandy slammed the BBC over Bob Vylan’s broadcast, demanding answers and accountability for failing to act on anti-IDF chants at Glastonbury. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy voiced dissatisfaction with the BBC’s handling of the Bob Vylan row,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK faces criticism for cutting foreign aid and sending only a minister to a major UN development finance summit, raising questions about its commitment. As reported by The Independent, critics say Britain’s reduced aid funding and
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – TfL’s union duty bill surged to £9.2m this year for 843 staff, fuelling criticism of Labour leadership as service cuts and strikes continue. As reported by The Standard, Transport for London paid £9.2m to staff carrying out
