Federica Calabrò is a journalist at Parliament News, She is covering Business and General World News. She is a native of Naples, commenced her career as a teller at Poste Italiane before following her passion for dance. Graduating in classical dance, she showcased her talents with two entertainment companies, enchanting audiences throughout Italy. Presently, Federica serves as the general secretary at the Allianz Bank Financial Advisors financial promotion center in Naples. In this capacity, she manages office forms, provides document assistance for Financial Advisors, oversees paperwork for the back office, and ensures smooth customer reception and assistance at the front office. Outside her professional obligations, Federica indulges in her passion for writing in her leisure time.
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney welcomed UK recognition of Palestine, urging further action, including sanctions, trade cuts, and ICC cooperation. As reported by The Independent, John Swinney called on the UK Government to take further action after
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour may benefit from a rule change allowing unions to donate without member consent, potentially adding £11m to party funding. As reported by The Telegraph, analysis shows Labour could receive up to £11m from unions under relaxed
Politics (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A senior UK minister has publicly dismissed former US President Donald Trump’s advice to deploy the military to control the United Kingdom’s borders, reaffirming the government’s preference for a measured and lawful approach to immigration and border
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK labour market weakens with wages slowing to 4.8% and unemployment steady at 4.7%, signalling rising job losses and economic pressure. As reported by The Guardian, official figures show the UK jobs market is weakening, pay growth
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Citizens Advice says 4.5 million renters rationed energy last winter and urged the government to enforce stricter landlord efficiency standards by 2030. As reported by The Guardian, Citizens Advice, a consumer charity, revealed that over 40% of
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson says Labour must unite to beat Reform UK as she launches her deputy leadership bid against Lucy Powell amid party unrest. As reported by The Independent, Bridget Phillipson vowed to unite Labour and
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – London Mayor Sadiq Khan and his team flew 473,000 air miles over eight years, producing 43 tonnes of carbon while attending international events. Sir Sadiq Khan has flown a distance nearly equivalent to a round trip to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – John Lewis Partnership’s losses tripled to £88m from restructuring, tax, and packaging costs, though rising sales fuel hopes of full-year profit growth. As reported by The Guardian, John Lewis and Waitrose posted £88m losses in the first
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney juice bar Faith in Nature’s Juices has been refused permission for four outdoor tables, with the owner calling the council’s decision “ridiculous.” The proprietor of Hackney‘s Faith in Nature’s Juices claimed that after waiting years for
Warsaw (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Poland PM Donald Tusk says airspace was violated by a “huge number” of Russian drones, with some shot down as NATO jets were scrambled. As reported by The Telegraph, Donald Tusk said Poland’s airspace was violated overnight
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson joins Labour deputy leader race, pledging to unite the party and deliver opportunities for working people. As reported by The Guardian, Bridget Phillipson has become the first cabinet minister to enter Labour’s deputy
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned Russia’s strikes on Ukraine, saying Russian President Vladimir Putin “is not serious about peace,” after the strikes. As reported by The Telegraph, Sir Keir Starmer said Vladimir Putin is “not serious
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ministry of Defence invests £182m in cyber sixth forms to prepare teens for defence careers and tackle skills shortages in engineering and cyber warfare. As reported by The Telegraph, the British government will invest £182m to teach
Israel (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Israeli records show 25% of Gaza prisoners are fighters, with most detainees being civilians, including children and the elderly. As reported by The Guardian, Israeli military data shows 25% of Gaza detainees are fighters, while most civilians
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Former PM Liz Truss warned Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is “unlikely to win” the next election, citing party failures and not ruling out joining Reform UK. As reported by The Independent, Liz Truss said Kemi Badenoch’s Conservatives
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour has frozen council transport funding ahead of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s Budget, delaying allocations as the government prepares its new spending plan. As reported by The Telegraph, Labour paused council transport funds ahead of Rachel Reeves’s Budget.
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK groups call to stop office-to-home conversions, warning 28,000 affordable homes lost and poor-quality housing under PDR rules. As reported by The Guardian, an open letter from multiple groups called on authorities to scrap office-to-residential conversions in
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Study finds weight-loss jabs semaglutide and tirzepatide reduce hospital admissions in HFpEF heart failure patients by over 40%. As reported by The Independent, research suggests diabetes and weight-loss drugs semaglutide and tirzepatide could lower hospital risk for
Kyiv (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ukraine says a Russian drone attack on the Odesa region left 29,000 without power, damaged homes and offices in Chornomorsk, and injured one civilian. As reported by Reuters, Odesa governor Oleh Kiper said a Russian drone strike
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Home Office suspended Reform UK councillor Paul Bean from his asylum role while investigating whether he violated rules on political impartiality. As reported by The Guardian, Reform UK councillor Paul Bean, who worked at the Home
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans to replace Nin Pandit as private secretary, marking the third senior Downing Street exit in less than 12 months. As reported by The Telegraph, the Prime Minister is expected to remove
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Energy bills in Great Britain will rise 2% from October as Ofgem lifts the cap to £1,755, adding £35 to annual costs for 9 million households. As reported by The Guardian, millions of UK households are expected
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform UK leader Nigel Farage outlines plans for mass deportations, aiming to remove illegal migrants and bypass international law to tighten borders. As reported by The Guardian, Nigel Farage will present Reform’s strategy to curb small boat
Tehran (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Iran may cut uranium enrichment to 20% to prevent UK and UN sanctions, balancing internal political pressure and international diplomatic demands. As reported by The Telegraph, Tehran plans to lower uranium enrichment to prevent the UK and
Berlin (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Germany plans to scrap automatic legal aid for rejected asylum seekers to accelerate deportations and reduce court backlogs. As reported by The Telegraph, Germany may remove legal aid for rejected asylum seekers to fast-track deportations. What changes
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK borrowing fell to £1.1bn in July, well below forecasts, easing pressure on Rachel Reeves ahead of her autumn budget despite rising debt over the year. As reported by the Guardian, official data shows the UK borrowed
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK inflation rose to 3.8% in July, driven by higher food, travel, and fuel costs, surpassing forecasts and delaying further Bank of England rate cuts. As reported by The Guardian, Britain inflation climbed to 3.8% in July,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Poll shows 71% of Labour members oppose British PM Keir Starmer’s Palestine Action ban amid arrests and public debate over the government’s move. As reported by The Telegraph, a new survey found that most Labour members reject
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour minister Stephen Kinnock says lifting the two-child benefit cap is under discussion, but final Budget decisions rest with Chancellor Rachel Reeves. As reported by The Telegraph, Stephen Kinnock signals potential lift of two-child benefit cap in
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Find Out Now poll shows nearly 9 in 10 Britons back deporting foreign sex offenders, while 47% say immigration threatens local women’s safety. As reported by The Telegraph, a new Find Out Now survey shows 90% of
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust launches a three-year strategy to cut carbon emissions and brace for the escalating impact of climate change. By 2040, the trust, which employs over 9,000 people in Ealing and Brent,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A new poll suggests Reform UK could win 357 seats in the 2029 elections, taking all Conservative constituencies and ending Labour’s dominance in the region. As reported by the Doncaster Free Press, Nigel Farage’s Reform UK is
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces backlash after 532 arrests at Palestine Action protest, with critics warning of free speech threats and police overreach. As reported by The Independent, Sir Keir Starmer faces backlash after arrests at
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour’s EV grant scheme applies to only 17 of 130 models, raising concerns that the scheme will leave most buyers without incentives to switch to EVs. As reported by The Telegraph, Labour’s upcoming grant will cover only
Tehran (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Iran has hidden surviving nuclear scientists after Israeli assassinations, as new experts step in despite fears of further attacks. As reported by The Telegraph, Tehran has moved its surviving scientists into hiding after Israel killed over 30
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southern train services through Croydon, Sutton, and Epsom will face cancellations, diversions, and bus replacements due to weekend engineering works. The modifications, which will impact trains on Saturday and Sunday (August 9 and August 10), are the
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Deputy PM Angela Rayner seeks equal minimum wage for 18-year-olds, triggering backlash from firms facing rising taxes and youth employment challenges. As reported by The Telegraph, Angela Rayner urges for increasing pay for 18-year-olds, even as employers
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Haringey residents can enjoy two free open days at local leisure centres, promoting physical activity and mental wellbeing in the borough’s east. Go to the New River Leisure Centre (White Hart Lane, N22 5QW) on Tuesday, August
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander appeared unclear on key terms related to Palestinian statehood recognition, dodging direct questions on hostages. As reported by The Independent, Heidi Alexander struggled to define Britain’s conditions for recognising Palestine amid rising
Kensington & Chelsea (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Kensington & Chelsea Council warns of possible library closures and council tax relief cuts as it grapples with a staggering £82 million funding shortfall. According to Kensington and Chelsea Council, it may also raise council
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon residents south of the Flyover grow weary of Conservative MP Chris Philp’s persistent and slightly shrill email updates, regardless of constituency. When the shadow home secretary isn’t chasing delivery drivers down the street or counting tiny
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Devon campaigners demand public riverbank access after discovering the River Dart has 108 separate owners, raising concerns over walking rights. As reported by The Guardian, Devon residents are pushing for public access to the River Dart after
Tower Hamlets (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Leila’s shop in Tower Hamlets threatened by a staggering 300 % rent rise, facing imminent closure as landlords impose unaffordable hikes on small traders. The store often offers work experience chances to locals, organizes cooking classes, and
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Two men were killed and two others seriously injured in a stabbing incident in Southwark. Police launched an urgent investigation into the case. Four people had been stabbed when police were called to a business location in
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chloe Kelly, hero of England’s 2025 Euros win, will be honoured with the Freedom of the Borough by Ealing Council after a motion passed in July 2023. Residents are also calling for a permanent public memorial to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A new analysis reveals that local leaders and police must act fast together to tackle false online claims after violent incidents in the UK. As reported by The Guardian, following major events like the Southport murders, a
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Mayor Sadiq Khan plans to build on 131 sq miles of green belt to address the housing shortage, raising criticism from environmentalists. As reported by The Telegraph, Sir Sadiq Khan plans to develop more than 100 square
Sydney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK and Australia have formally signed the Aukus treaty to build nuclear-powered submarines, as David Lammy dismissed concerns over the US commitment. As reported by The Guardian, Australia and Britain have signed a 50-year agreement under
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Caravan owners and occupiers at Gravel Pit in Gerpins Lane hit with a temporary stop notice by Havering Council for breaching planning law, face potential enforcement action. According to the July 16 notice, there was an “unlawful
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth Council joins UK-wide celebrations for Love Parks Week 2025, highlighting the vital role of parks and green spaces from 25 July to 3 August. The yearly event also serves as a chance to express gratitude to
