UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK businesses warn EHRC’s new toilet guidance is “unworkable,” citing high costs, operational challenges, and unclear rules on trans inclusion. As reported by The Guardian, British firms fear the EHRC’s new guidance on toilets and changing rooms
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British PM Sir Keir Starmer says digital ID scheme will tackle illegal working and curb migrant inflows, amid concerns over privacy and enforcement. As reported by The Independent, Keir Starmer said digital IDs will prevent illegal employment
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Survation poll for LabourList shows 53% of Labour members want a new leader before the next election, with only 31% backing Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. As reported by Sky News, a survey reveals a majority of
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK Defence Secretary John Healey says Britain will mass-produce drones with Ukraine to build a “drone wall” protecting Nato from Russian threats. As reported by The Telegraph, John Healey confirmed British-made drones will form a “drone wall”
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces pressure from Labour ministers to loosen fiscal rules and fund manifesto promises ahead of the party conference. As reported by The Telegraph, Rachel Reeves faces ministerial revolt, under pressure to scrap borrowing rules.
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Housing Secretary Steve Reed says Labour will reject any Islamophobia definition that curbs free speech, saying people “don’t have a right not to be offended.” As reported by The Telegraph, Steve Reed warns Labour may reject any
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – New figures reveal Barnet Council’s spending on temporary accommodation for homeless residents rose sharply last year amid growing housing pressures. Charity for the homeless Private companies are “cashing in” on the housing crisis by demanding “eye-watering sums”
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth Labour council has failed to refund up to £1.4m in fines issued to drivers in an unlawful low-traffic neighbourhood, sparking outrage. A High Court judge ruled in May that Lambeth Council had illegally implemented the West
Sports (Parliament Politics Magazine) – West Ham United have appointed Nuno Espírito Santo as manager following the sacking of Graham Potter, marking a swift change in leadership. Nuno, who was fired by Nottingham Forest earlier in the season, signed a three-year deal
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Croydon East selection fraud case has been referred to the Crown Prosecution Service, intensifying scrutiny over alleged malpractice in the process. The Crown Prosecution Service has received a dossier from the Metropolitan Police about the alleged
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour confirms English households face £9.4bn council tax rise by 2029, as ministers plan maximum allowed increases, hitting bill payers hard. As reported by The Telegraph, Labour admits English households face a £9.4bn council tax increase. How
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Prime Minister Keir Starmer asked Conservative peer Charles Banner to draft a planning bill limiting judicial reviews to fast-track Heathrow expansion. As reported by The Guardian, Keir Starmer tasked Lord Banner to draft a planning bill restricting
