A Labour councillor in Haringey has been suspended after a xenophobic message stating “all foreigners need deporting” was posted in a WhatsApp group.
Southhall (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A major fire broke out in a West London warehouse suspected of storing fireworks and gas cylinders, prompting the London Fire Brigade to declare a major incident. Around 150 firefighters responded, leading to evacuations nearby and widespread
Ukraine & Russia (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ukraine’s military has confirmed successful strikes on a Russian oil refinery in the Krasnodar region and an oil terminal in the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk. These attacks are part of Ukraine’s intensified long-range campaign
Jubilee Gardens Medical Centre in Southall will receive up to £2m in government funding, part of a national initiative to expand healthcare services.
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK government has approved a 4.1% increase in the minimum wage effective April 2026, raising the National Living Wage for workers aged 21 and over to approximately £12.71 per hour. The rise will be larger for
Starmer vows steadfast UK support for Ukraine, condemns Russian attacks, backs allied peace efforts and supports plans for a peacekeeping mission..
Dowen Farmer Architects has submitted plans for 200 social homes in the next phase of the Battersea Power Station regeneration project in Wandsworth.
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Marks & Spencer is preparing a significant expansion of its food store network across Ealing, signalling renewed retail investment in the borough. Acton, West Ealing, South Ealing, Hanwell, and Northfields have all been identified by Marks &
Turley challenges Farage on Russia links
A Lib Democrat mayoral candidate Richard Howard says Croydon requires radical reforms to address long-standing governance and challenges ahead of election.