Discover what the British Empire was, how it became the largest empire, and why its influence on trade, language, and politics still endures.
The Waltham Forest Poetry Competition, run by Forest Poets Stanza since 2018, continues its tradition, drawing talent and spotlighting community voices.
USA (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The US Supreme Court heard arguments on 10 December 2025 in Hamm v. Smith, grappling with whether Alabama can execute Joseph Clifton Smith, deemed intellectually disabled by lower courts despite IQ scores of 72-78, due to testing margins
Hackney Council’s new electric car club plans face uncertainty as Zipcar prepares to end UK operations, disrupting services for more than 650,000 users
Lambeth Palace says a complaint against the Bishop of London was not properly followed up, raising concerns over procedural handling within the Church.
Last night the Palace of Westminster came alive as we hosted the 2025 Parliament News Awards. It was an evening to celebrate leadership, impact and real commitment across Parliament—none more so than our winners, who are driving change in their fields. Kicking
Was the Roman conquest of Britain violent or strategic? This article explores how Rome used force, diplomacy, and planning to seize and control Britain.
Learn how the Le Touquet Agreement shapes UK–France border checks, boosts security, and streamlines travel with pre-departure controls.
Barnet students unveil an art campaign highlighting online misogyny, now displayed across the borough’s bus stops to raise public awareness.
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Bromley tops UK councils with 365,344 FixMyStreet complaints from 2007-2025, followed by Westminster (171,661) and Hounslow (223,726), all London boroughs dominating the list per Sell House Fast analysis. Street cleaning and fly-tipping drive Bromley’s lead, with residents
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ysgol Bro Myrddin in Carmarthen entered lockdown on 10 December 2025 as police responded to a reported threat against a pupil, with students kept inside amid a heavy emergency presence. Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed all pupils and staff
Plans to build nearly 300 homes next to High Barnet Station have been rejected following concerns over scheme’s scale and its impact on surrounding area.