Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Police launch a murder investigation after a 29-year-old woman was fatally stabbed at a home in Greenwich. Detectives are leading enquiries at the scene. On Wednesday, August 27, at around 10.20 p.m., Greenwich Police were called to
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – New figures reveal private rents in Barnet have become less affordable over the past year, adding pressure to tenants amid rising housing costs. Renters in England and Wales are “facing the most backbreaking costs,” according to the
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Home Office has restricted asylum seekers from spending on luxury goods and non-essential services, citing misuse of their weekly allowances and cards. As reported by The Guardian, the Home Office has limited asylum seekers’ spending, barring
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves reviews VAT rules to aid small firms, but internal divisions threaten her growth-focused Budget strategy. As reported by The Telegraph, Rachel Reeves is weighing a higher VAT threshold, framed as a growth measure to
Bromley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Labour think tank report suggests taxing tourists and building homes on Bromley’s green spaces to help fund the Bakerloo line extension. According to the research, “wealthy” London should be provided with the means to fund its
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council is consulting on proposals after reviewing the Webb Estate and Upper Woodcote Village Conservation Areas Appraisal and Management Plan. Residents’ opinions were heard during the Council’s recent review of the conservation area, which was established
Hammersmith and Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Families celebrated Hammersmith & Fulham’s young carers at a summer showcase featuring film, music and dance performances. With an exciting finale exhibiting their final efforts, local young carers celebrated the conclusion of their summer program.
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour has launched a last-minute appeal for candidates to stand in Croydon’s upcoming council elections, amid concerns over local representation. There are no more candidates ready to represent Croydon Labour in the municipal elections scheduled for May.
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Haringey will introduce two new School Streets next week, bringing the total to 36, helping hundreds more children travel safely and healthily to school. When the two new programs begin on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, the Streets
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon pub landlords face annual bills of up to £30,000 for Sky Sports licences to screen Premier League football, sparking concern over rising costs. Additionally, the Builders Arms, a well-known backstreet bar on Croydon‘s Leslie Park Road,
Hounslow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hounslow Council will double its Extra Care housing, starting with a 50-apartment development at Nene Gardens in Hanworth to support older residents. While living freely in your own self-contained apartment, Extra Care housing gives you access to
Hammersmith and Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Plans to convert part of a Hammersmith and Fulham cinema into an indoor sport and fitness venue could see its number of screens almost halved. The current theater at the Hammersmith and Fulham Broadway Vue,
