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) – Refugee charities warn that the Home Office’s cut of the asylum move-on period from 56 to 28 days could force thousands onto the streets. As reported by The Guardian, charities warn that changes to asylum accommodation rules
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform UK leader Nigel Farage outlines plan to detain and deport up to 600,000 asylum seekers, including women and children, if elected. As reported by The Independent, Nigel Farage confirmed children could face mass deportation under Reform
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour plans to abolish most short prison terms in England & Wales, boost community punishments, and allow early release via a Texas-style scheme. As reported by The Guardian, the UK government plans to scrap most short sentences,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Research shows omega fatty acids may lower Alzheimer’s risk in women, with distinct lipid patterns highlighting the need for further trials. As reported by The Independent, a new study suggests omega fatty acids from fish or supplements
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British PM Sir Keir Starmer interrupted his Scotland holiday for Ukraine talks in Washington, returning to continue discussions with international allies. As reported by The Independent, Keir Starmer returned to Scotland after pausing his family holiday to
Kyiv (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned Russian strikes killing civilians, urged reliable security, and warned Moscow must not be rewarded. As reported by The Guardian, Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the overnight Russian strikes in Ukraine, describing them as a
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK health authorities urge Britons to avoid sharing towels and razors amid rising MRSA cases, urging hygiene to curb the spread in gyms and clubs. As reported by The Independent, health authorities warned Britons after a rise
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A musical production celebrating the anniversary of the Windrush will be performed in Croydon, honouring the legacy and cultural impact of the Windrush generation. Jamaica Love, written and directed by Mervyn Weir and nominated for Best Musical
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – England and Wales prisons hit 88,238 inmates, a near record high, rising despite early releases; “deport now, appeal later” plan seeks to ease overcrowding. As reported by The Independent, official figures show the prison population in England
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Pollsters warn Labour’s move to lower the voting age to 16 could benefit smaller parties like Reform and Jeremy Corbyn in the 2029 elections. As reported by The Independent, leading pollsters say Labour’s plan to lower the
Barking and Dagenham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A weekly roundup of planning applications validated in Barking and Dagenham, including housing, commercial developments, and community projects. The application is one of several that Barking and Dagenham Council recently approved, including roof conversions, home
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – HMRC data shows over 2.6 million savers will face tax bills in 2025 due to frozen thresholds and high interest, with the average bill hitting £2,300. As reported by The Telegraph, more than 2.6 million UK taxpayers
