UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves promised £2bn for 18,000 affordable homes, yet questions remain as she faces pressure over potential spending cuts. To address the housing shortage, the government has revealed plans to build thousands of houses across England.
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Peers will vote on reversing Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner’s decision to cancel local elections, citing democratic concerns. As reported by The Telegraph, the House of Lords is set to challenge Ms Rayner’s move to cancel local
Bromley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Bromley Council reveals development plans, featuring 68 new homes, a classroom block, and solar panel installations, set to enhance the area’s infrastructure. In Orpington, a planning application has been made to construct 68 affordable dwellings. 100 Mickleham
Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Rupert & Teddy delicatessen and restaurant to open in Greenwich, on a community-focused vibe, despite controversy surrounding its alcohol licence application. Located on Horseferry Road, Rupert & Teddy will provide home-cooked meals and artisan deli goods from
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Former Croydon cabinet member Manju Shahul-Hameed, Newman Numpty, seeks for Labour mayoral candidate nomination, setting for contentious election battle in May. After a six-month delay, the Labour Party today informed its Croydon members that they may choose
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK pay growth remains high at 5.8%, maintaining pressure on the Bank of England to avoid interest rate cuts amid concerns over inflation and economic stability. As reported by The Guardian, the official data shows that pay
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Tanni Grey-Thompson slams welfare cuts, describing them as reckless and harmful, as campaigners warn of increasing hardship for disabled individuals. Paralympian and disability advocate Tanni Grey-Thompson has warned that toxic rhetoric surrounding benefit cuts has sparked hatred
Hammersmith & Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hammersmith and Fulham Council slams Thames water for E.coli levels, accusing the company of failing to protect the environment amid rising sewage discharges. Residents “deserve a clean Thames – rather than increasing bills and a
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Women’s Aid CEO Farah Nazeer warns that 65% of women seeking shelter from domestic abuse are denied due to a severe shortage of refuge services. The Women’s Aid chief executive has warned that only one in three
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Bermondsey, Southwark, headteacher calls smartphones a ‘bastion of all ills’, calling on parents to support and mitigate the impact on young students’ minds. Mike Baxter, the headteacher at City of London Academy, is leading the push to