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.
Waltham Forest (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Waltham Forest Council’s pension committee faces criticism for slow progress on divesting from arms companies, despite agreeing to explore options last July. Waltham Forest council members see the slow pace of divesting from businesses connected to
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon & Lewisham leisure centres join National Health Service (NHS) promoting breast screenings in communities, aiming to save lives through early detection. The ‘Better’ leisure centres are run by the charitable social enterprise GLL, in collaboration with
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Tory amendment to Labour’s employment bill exempts sports and hospitality venues from workplace harassment rules, drawing criticism from Labour. As reported by The Independent, the Tories are pushing for an exemption that would remove restaurants, pubs,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK government unexpectedly halted farming subsidies, leaving rural communities facing budget shortfalls, as farmers condemn the move as a major betrayal. In a sudden decision, the government has suspended farming subsidies, delivering a fresh setback to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour health minister Stephen Kinnock states that private firms could assist in providing legal assisted dying under National Health Service guidelines. A health minister confirms Labour is open to private firms offering assisted dying services. What did
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Justice Secretary Shabaan Mahmood opposes the sentencing council’s new guidelines, which she fears could introduce a “two-tier” legal system. Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood is set to confront the Sentencing Council this week after the body warned her
Kingston Upon Thames (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Kingston University’s cut Humanities department axe on job uncertainty. Closure planned for September 2025, amid concerns for the borough’s educational future. The university has attributed its decision to a broader trend in the higher education
Waltham Forest (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Vestry House Museum in Waltham Forest receives £150k National Lottery grant to support major refurbishment, boosting local heritage and community engagement. The museum’s goals of making its exhibits and artifacts “more accessible and inclusive” will be
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Defense Secretary John Healey reassured on US-UK intelligence sharing, stressing strong defense ties and collaboration to counter the growing Russian threat. John Healey has emphasized the UK’s commitment to enhancing its “exceptional defense partnership with the US”
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Data analysis reveals nearly a third of toddlers in Barnet are underdeveloped, raising concerns over early childhood education and development in the borough. According to new data, almost one-third of Barnet toddlers missed important developmental milestones last
Kensington And Chelsea (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Transport for London launches mobile charging trial in Kensington, with FM Conway, Volvo CE, SMT, and Charge Fairy for electric construction equipment operations. Access to charging electricity is a problem for a lot of urban
Bexley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A shocking football injury leaves 30-year-old Crayford dad,Tom Carlse, unable to speak, after an elbow to the throat during a match in Bexley. Joe Foster, a friend, has been gathering money to support his wife and 18-month-old
