UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Pat McFadden says scrapping PIP cuts will affect the budget, while IFS warns tax hikes after £5bn PIP savings plan is dropped. As reported by The Guardian, a senior minister in Prime Minister Keir Starmer‘s team has
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour rebellion leader Meg Hillier backs welfare bill after securing concessions, but many MPs remain opposed ahead of Tuesday’s Commons vote. As reported by The Guardian, Meg Hillier, a key figure among the rebels, confirmed she will
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK GDP grew fastest in the G7, yet households faced a 1% drop in real income and declining savings, signalling ongoing pressure from rising costs. As reported by The Guardian, official data shows that in the first
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – NHS funding may soon depend on patient feedback, but experts warn this could unfairly penalise services struggling with deeper systemic issues. As reported by Sky News, the government is considering linking NHS funding to patient feedback, potentially
Hounslow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hounslow Council has submitted its emerging Local Plan to the Secretary of State for independent examination, outlining development goals through to 2041. The Plan presents a bold and sustainable vision for Hounslow’s future, addressing the climate crisis,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform UK’s Rob Howard quits as Warwickshire council leader after five weeks, with 18-year-old deputy George Finch stepping in as interim leader. As reported by The Guardian, a Reform UK councillor stepped down as council leader just
Hague (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Britain will purchase 12 F-35A jets to reintroduce a nuclear role for the RAF and join NATO’s nuclear mission for the first time since the Cold War. As reported by The Guardian, the UK will acquire at
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Shadow Foreign Secretary Priti Patel accused the British government of freezing ties with Israel and failing to back US strikes on Iran. As reported by GB News, Priti Patel has criticised ministers for what she called a
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Clifton George, 44, has been charged after Annabel Rook, a women’s rights advocate, was found with fatal stab wounds in north London. As reported by The Guardian, police have charged a suspect with the murder of a
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney’s mayor says the borough is tackling financial pressures head-on amid mounting concerns over the perilous state of local government finances in England. According to a new analysis released on Wednesday, central government plans to support local