PM Starmer vows to reset UK-EU relations at summit

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – PM Keir Starmer has pledged European leaders he will reset Britain’s relations with their countries as the prime minister employs his first international summit on domestic soil to mark a line under years of fractious relations with

New EU tariffs on Chinese EVs spark trade concerns

London (Parliament News) – The EU has imposed tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, dismissing trade-war concerns. China seeks a resolution, while European carmakers warn of potential industry impacts. The EU’s top trade administrator, Valdis Dombrovskis, has skimmed aside worries of trade-war retaliation

Rail Companies Misuse Courts in Fare Evasion Cases

London (Parliament News) – Rail companies misapplied courts, sentencing thousands for fare evasion in secret fast-track hearings. Train companies used a single justice procedure improperly, prompting calls for reform after uncovering systematic legal misuse. Rail companies have been accused of misapplying the

UK Expels Russian Defense Attaché Amid Escalating Sanctions

London (Parliament News) – Amid escalating sanctions against Russia, the UK expels a Russian defence attache, citing concerns over malign activities. Additional measures include removing diplomatic status from properties and imposing visa limitations. Russia’s defence attache is an “undeclared military intelligence officer”

London Restaurant Faces Backlash for App Payment Fee

London (Parliament News) – London’s Gloria restaurant faces backlash for adding a £2.99 ‘checkout fee’ to payments made through its Sunday app. Diners criticize the charge, prompting discussions on social media and concerns about transparency. An Italian restaurant in east London has

UK PM Rishi Sunak’s Call to Combat Cancel Culture

London (Parliament News) – Rishi Sunak urges Britain to confront the “chilling effect” of cancel culture, emphasizing the importance of free speech and democracy amidst global authoritarian threats and challenges posed by rapidly advancing technology. The Britan must contain the “chilling effect”

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