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) – Infringements of personal data in UK court proceedings have rushed to more than 10,000 in a year, with the dramatic growth being blamed on new digital systems in justice. Court attendants and lawyers have been mistakenly uploading
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southeastern introduces the UK’s first WhatsApp channel for real-time travel updates. It offers customers direct, up-to-the-minute information and private messaging with the control centre for personalized advice. A train operating firm that serves Greater London, East Sussex,
London (Parliament Politics Magzine) – PM Keir Starmer has stated that he ordered a portrait of Margaret Thatcher to be moved out of his Downing Street study not out of disapproval for her, but because he dislikes operating with pictures of anyone
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Children across the UK are suffering severe damage to their health – including chronic discomfort, asthma flare-ups, weight loss and developmental problems – because of long pauses in NHS care. Some under-18s are discovering it so hard
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The online retail business Amazon has announced a pay upgrade worth about 10% for tens of thousands of UK workers, after beating a bid by the GMB trade union for bargaining rights over pay and conditions. Amazon
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Landowners in the UK have settled more than £9bn of taxpayers’ money in the past 30 years for environmental usefulness, despite the drop in nature that has taken place during that time, data shows. The nature campaigner
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Tube drivers are reportedly weighing strike action over the October half period after rejecting a wage gain of £2,500 – an offer which would take the necessary salary to nearly £70,000. What Is the Current Salary Range
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK MPs are being insisted to stop getting freebies to sports and cultural events from tobacco, alcohol and junk food companies because their products generate so much illness and death. Should UK MPs Refuse Gifts from Industries
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Parents need to ensure their kids are fully vaccinated against measles before the latest school term begins in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, the UK’s health agency has stated. What Are the Latest Statistics on Measles Cases
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – More than 500 children in England are being referred to NHS mental health services for anxiety, more than double the rate before the pandemic. In 2023-24 there were 204,526 new referrals of patients aged 17 or under
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The number of people aged 60 and older who are self-employed has reached a record of nearly 1 million in the UK, research indicates. What’s Driving the Rise in Self-Employment Among UK’s Over-60s? This denotes an addition
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Millions of Londoners are anticipated to come out for this weekend’s Notting Hill Carnival as the improving weather catches Saturday’s rain replaced by sunshine. The carnival has developed into Europe’s biggest street party with massive crowds watching
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Tube passenger has been penalized nearly £1,800 by Transport for London (TfL) after repeatedly attempting to pay for journeys with an overdrawn card. How Did the Tube Passenger Accumulate £1,200 in Unpaid Fares? The unknown man
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Robert Jenrick has stated he would include Boris Johnson in his Cabinet if he became Tory chief and returned the party to authority. How Does Robert Jenrick Plan to Reintegrate Boris Johnson into Conservative Politics? Mr Johnson,
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ministers have undertaken a pension credit publicity campaign to underestimate the impact of the government’s conclusion to radically restrict winter fuel payments. How Will the New Pension Credit Campaign Affect Winter Fuel Payment Recipients? Chancellor, Rachel Reeves
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Energy bills across the UK could increase by 9% from October to an average of £1,714 a year for the standard household’s gas and electricity, according to projections. What Are the Implications of the Projected 9% Rise
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A coroner has administered a warning after a 93-year-old woman with dementia passed after eating toxic laundry tablets she may have misunderstood for sweets because of their bright packaging. How did Elizabeth Van Der-Drift mistake laundry tablets
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour’s commitment to “end the 8 am scramble” for medical appointments will be unattainable without raising core allocation for GPs, according to a leading medical association. What are the funding challenges facing Labour’s GP appointment reforms? The
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is currently facing significant scrutiny regarding the appointment of Ian Corfield, a notable Labour Party donor, to a senior position within the Treasury. Corfield, a former banker, was reportedly brought in to assist with the upcoming international investment summit
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK’s economy has expanded its recovery from recession after recording an expansion of 0.6% in the three months to June, handing a growth to the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, in the run-up to the autumn budget. How
In a surprising twist within the Scottish Conservative Party, allegations have emerged that Douglas Ross, the current leader, plotted to resign over a year ago, intending to install his close ally Russell Findlay as his successor. Senior party figures have recounted a
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK housebuilder Bellway has withdrawn from a £720m takeover offer for its smaller rival Crest Nicholson after months of talks. Why Did Bellway Withdraw from the Crest Nicholson Bid? Bellway stated it “does not intend to
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Heathrow Airport has stated it experienced a 90,000 drop in passenger numbers on routes included in a £10 a person government plan. What impact has the £10 ETA fee had on Heathrow’s hub competitiveness? It represented the
In a decisive move to address the recent wave of riots across the UK, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has cancelled his planned holiday, opting instead to remain engaged with ongoing efforts to restore order and public safety. This decision comes in the
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The number of assertions made by banks and landlords to repossess houses in England and Wales has attained the highest level in five years as households stumble with higher borrowing costs. How Have Mortgage Possession Claims Changed
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK house prices raised by 0.8% in July, and lower mortgage rates are predicted to lead to continued expansion throughout the rest of the year, according to the mortgage lender Halifax. The average house cost in the
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Bank of England urges major UK banks to enhance crisis preparations amid concerns over social media-driven panic. How Is Social Media Affecting Bank Stability According to the Bank of England? The Bank of England has pointed
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Pharmacies across England are incapable of providing vital NHS and public health services owing to the overwhelming economic and operational pressures they are encountering, according to research. How Have Recent Cuts Affected NHS Services Provided by Pharmacies?
Although Parliament will be in recess throughout August 2024, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) remains active in preparations for crucial legislative developments, including new audit reform, upcoming budget announcements, and the forthcoming party conference season. The ICAEW’s
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK house costs have grown at the most rapid rate in 18 months but high mortgage rates suggest many prospective buyers still encounter affordability challenges, Nationwide has stated. What Is Driving the Recent Surge in UK House
London (Parliament Politics Magzine) – Two of the biggest City firms have joined forces to fund as much as £20bn of pension finances in fast-growing UK businesses such as green energy, after government reforms created to increase returns for savers and the
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – BP’s shareholders can anticipate a multibillion-dollar payout this year after the oil giant registered better-than-expected quarterly earnings of almost $2.8bn (£2.2bn) and set out strategies to develop a new oil headquarters in the Gulf of Mexico. Why
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK business activity grew this month after a sharp elevation in new sales to a 15-month high, providing a lift to the new government as it schedules to summarise the state of the public finances next week,
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hammerson has sold its 40% stake in Value Retail, which owns Bicester Village, to L Catterton for £1.5bn. The sale will raise £600m for Hammerson’s debt repayment and shareholder returns. How will Hammerson use the £600m from
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK wage growth stalled in May to the lowest level in two years amid a cooling jobs market, highlighting the challenge for the Bank of England as policymakers determine whether to cut interest rates. Is UK Wage
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The live comedy business in the UK contributes more than £1bn to the economy every year, according to an analysis by Brunel University London. What is the economic impact of UK live comedy? In the first task
London (Parliament News) – The chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is establishing a £7.3bn national wealth fund, as part of a campaign by the newly elected Labour government to draw billions of pounds of private sector cash for major infrastructure projects across the UK.
Brussels (Parliament News) – Belgian authorities increasingly use the central bank’s register to track tax fraud, money laundering, and serious crimes, accessing it 135,330 times in the first half of 2024. How Are Belgian Authorities Using Bank Data for Crime Tracking? Belgian
A Determined and Serious Leader with a Human Side Rachel Reeves, often described as “serious” and “determined,” is the first female Chancellor of the United Kingdom. However, friends and colleagues suggest her public persona doesn’t fully reflect her human side, including her
Housebuilders have rebounded sharply on the London stock market after Labour’s landslide general election success as investors bet that Keir Starmer’s commitment to bulldoze planning traditions and build 1.5m new homes would help the sector. Why did housebuilders see a sharp rebound
London (Parliament News) – Expansion in the UK service sector slowed last month due to election uncertainty, with business activity hitting a seven-month low. Analysts anticipate a bounce-back post-election amid cautious spending. How did the UK service sector perform in June? Expansion
London (Parliament News) – Tension caused by a global wave of elections, beginning this weekend in France, risks destabilising the UK’s financial system, the Bank of England has cautioned. How could global elections impact the UK’s financial stability? Officials are worried about
Julian Assange arrived in Canberra, Australia, just after 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As he walked across the tarmac, he was greeted by his wife, Stella Assange. Supporters who braved the chilly weather cheered and applauded, shouting phrases like “We love you Julian”
The Indian government has urged Italy to take swift action against those responsible for the tragic death of Satnam Singh, an Indian farm worker. Satnam lost his life after being abandoned on the roadside by his employer following a horrific accident where
London (Parliament News) – HSBC and Barclays are slashing rates on their fixed mortgage contracts in what some brokers claim could be the beginning of a “summer of savings” for homebuyers and those looking to remortgage. What prompted HSBC and Barclays to
London (Parliament News) – Britain’s debt burden hit its most elevated level since 1961 in May placing it within a hair’s breadth of the scope of the entire economy. Why Has UK Debt Reached Its Highest Since 1961? The UK national debt
According to meteorologists, Many regions are currently facing above-average temperatures, primarily attributed to global warming. Global Temperature Trends While some areas are experiencing cooler conditions, far more regions are enduring significantly warmer temperatures. Chris Fawkes from BBC Weather describes these heatwaves as
London (Parliament News) – A report preceding the G7 summit indicates UK regional cities lag behind counterparts in the US, France, and Germany due to underinvestment, hindering economic development and productivity growth. A neglect to invest in the UK’s main regional cities
London (Parliament News) – The Trades Union Congress (TUC) reveals the UK’s highest unemployment increase among wealthy nations, paralleled only by Costa Rica. Despite economic growth indicators, joblessness persists, accentuating concerns about long-term economic prospects. Unemployment is increasing in the UK at
London (Parliament News) – A leading think tank warns of looming tax increases in the UK, projecting an average burden of £800 per household annually by 2028-29, irrespective of the election outcome. Both major parties remain silent on reversing these measures. What
