UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Home Office minister Jacqui Smith admits small boat crossings have surged past 49,000, while shifting blame to the prior administration. As reported by The Independent, the government has admitted failure to tackle the small boats crisis, with
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour peer Baroness Debbonaire urged the removal of the Clive of India statue, calling it historically inaccurate and damaging to UK-India ties. As reported by The Telegraph, a Labour peer has called on the government to remove
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Britain rejected Canadian scholar Heather Scott’s visa renewal over mental health issues despite appeals and medical proof. As reported by The Guardian, a Canadian academic faces a UK ban from the Home Office after missing her visa
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Haringey Councillors have rejected a bid by a floating bar on the River Lee Navigation to serve alcohol, citing concerns over public safety and disruption. In order to sell alcohol on the grounds of a converted yacht
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Experts warn of weight regain, urging the NHS to provide structured support for those stopping Wegovy or Mounjaro treatment. As reported by The Independent, health experts warn that patients risk regaining weight after coming off weight-loss jabs
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council says the Town Centre Taskforce is working to make the borough “cleaner, safer and healthier” as part of an Executive Mayor priority. This is a reference to Jason Perry, the mayor, who raised the council
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – HSBC CEO Georges Elhedery warns the UK economy could suffer if bank taxes rise, as profits fall 29% due to economic challenges in China and Hong Kong. As reported by The Guardian, HSBC’s chief expressed concern shared
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Peter Kyle accused Reform UK leader Nigel Farage of supporting “extreme pornographers” after his party pledged to repeal the Online Safety Act if elected. As reported by The Guardian, Technology Secretary Peter Kyle has claimed Nigel Farage
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – NHS England spent £850k on trains between London and Leeds in 2023–24, raising criticism over rising costs despite remote work options. As reported by The Telegraph, Britain’s top quango spends around £850,000 each year on rail travel
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – NHS hospitals plan to reschedule strike-hit visits in two weeks, but warn that the rescheduling will cause delays for other patients across England. As reported by The Independent, NHS England said hospitals plan to reschedule strike-hit appointments
