UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK PM Keir Starmer defends Labour’s economic stance but does not rule out tax hikes amid forecasts of a £51bn gap in public finances. As reported by The Independent, Sir Keir Starmer stood by Labour’s economic plans
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Glencore gives FTSE a major boost as it abandons plans to shift its stock market listing to the US, reaffirming its commitment to remain in London. As reported by The Telegraph, Glencore has abandoned plans to leave
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour plans to cap skilled foreign visas, requiring British firms to train local staff or face restrictions on hiring from abroad. As reported by The Telegraph, Labour proposes tightening skilled foreign visa routes and is urging companies
Kingston Upon Thames (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Kingston’s former PRYZM nightclub is set for a £3 million redevelopment by NEOS Hospitality, splitting the historic site into two new live‑music venues. Redesigned as two distinct clubs, Circuit and Bonnie Rogues, the former PRYZM nightclub
Barking & Dagenham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Two men were arrested in Dagenham after police uncovered stolen tools linked to multiple thefts. Officers urge victims to come forward with proof. During a warrant search in the Dagenham area today (August 5), Operation
Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – TfL has ruled out introducing a Docklands Light Railway (DLR) night service to Lewisham, confirming no overnight expansion will be implemented. Only a few weeks have passed since Lewisham Council demanded more DLR hours in order to
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Tory Mayor Jason Perry and Croydon Council appear in High Court amid legal challenge over sudden closure of Access Croydon without prior notice. The council’s £204,000 annual chief executive, Katherine Kerswell, stated in March that Access Croydon,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Michael Gove doubts Nigel Farage is ready to be PM and questions Reform UK’s election chances, while praising Farage’s communication skills and impact. As reported by The Independent, ex-Tory cabinet minister Michael Gove says Nigel Farage is
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Home Secretary Yvette Cooper introduces stricter shotgun licence rules after the 2021 Plymouth tragedy, including two referees and domestic abuse checks. As reported by The Telegraph, Yvette Cooper will tighten firearms licensing laws from Tuesday, following a
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barnet motorists are warned of six upcoming road closures on the National Highways network this week—check routes and plan detours accordingly. The good news is that all of them are only anticipated to create minor delays of
Kensington and Chelsea (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Kensington and Chelsea Council plans a new pitch at Henry Dickens Playground to boost winter play and reduce sports inequality in North Kensington. The council’s planning application states that the field, called a PlayZone, will
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform UK welcomed ex-Tory Rupert Matthews, a ghost and UFO author, drawing mockery amid criticism of the party’s credibility and priorities. As reported by The Independent, Reform UK faced backlash after naming a police and crime commissioner,
