London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK inflation saw a rise to 2.6% in November, the highest increase since March, driven by rising costs in clothing, fuel and ticket prices. The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) hit 2.6% in November from 2.3% in October,
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Prime Minister stressed the importance of the UK’s relations with China on global issues like climate change, despite the Prince Andrew spy controversy. Amid rising concerns over a Chinese spy’s connection to Prince Andrew, Sir Starmer
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A new YouGov poll reveals 44% of UK voters want the government to strengthen ties with the EU, with only 19% supporting closer relations with the US. Britons prefer stronger relations with the EU over the US
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The OECD has warned that UK interest rates will fall at a slower pace due to higher public spending and tax increases in the autumn budget, with GDP growth projected to improve and inflation surpassing earlier predictions.
Londo (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed Sir Chris Wormald as Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service, replacing Simon Case, who stepped down due to ill health. Chris Wormald, the long-serving permanent secretary at the
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in London for a Gaza ceasefire, facing counter-protests from pro-Israel groups and a strict police presence. The police warned against supporting banned militant groups like Hamas and Hezbollah. London witnessed a massive
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Former PM Boris Johnson urges British troops to help defend Ukraine’s borders in a potential peace agreement. Under the 1994 Budapest Memorandum, the UK’s moral duty is to support Ukraine’s security. During an interview with The Telegraph,
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Five people were admitted to hospital after a massive fire at a Holloway takeaway, where 100 firefighters battled the blaze for four hours, impacting nearby flats. More than 100 firefighters took over four hours bringing the blaze
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Nationwide revealed a £2.3bn gain from its Virgin Money Purchase, with the bank’s assets now worth £5.1bn, exceeding expectations. However, the deal proved profitable, but Nationwide’s profit dropped to 43%. Nationwide Building Society reported on Monday that
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Jonathan Powell, Sir Keir Starmer’s national security adviser, will visit Washington to address the Chagos Islands deal with newly elected President Trump’s team. As reported by The Guardian, the UK government is sending Keir Starmer’s national security