UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Vodafone and Three UK merged in a £16.5bn deal, creating the UK’s biggest mobile network and pledging £1bn investment in coverage within a year. As reported by The Guardian, Vodafone has formed a £16.5bn merger with Three
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK Defence Secretary John Healey warned Britain lost control of borders amid rising migrant crossings, urging France to act against smugglers. As reported by Sky News, John Healey called the recent migration crisis “pretty shocking,” highlighting serious
Kensington & Chelsea (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Kensington and Chelsea recorded fewer road casualties last year, reflecting improved traffic safety measures and ongoing efforts to reduce road-related injuries. According to preliminary data, fewer traffic fatalities were reported in Kensington and Chelsea last
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Louise Haigh and Andy Burnham urged a bold economic reset in Labour’s spending review, calling for a wealth tax and urgent reforms in housing and education. As reported by The Guardian, former minister Louise Haigh will press
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Attorney General Lord Hermer apologised for comparing Tory and Reform calls to quit the ECHR with 1930s Nazi Germany, calling his remarks “clumsy.” As reported by The Telegraph, Attorney General Lord Hermer expressed regret over comparing Conservative
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Energy Secretary Ed Miliband admits his Doncaster North seat is at risk as local election results show Reform UK gaining ground in key Labour strongholds. Ed Miliband, MP for Doncaster North since 2005, has admitted he could
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council faces sharp criticism from parents and councillors after axing school lollipop patrols, raising safety concerns for children at crossings. Although Croydon Council intends to eliminate its remaining school crossing patrols by the end of the
Camden (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Camden Council and CNWL have launched a one-year £500 pregnancy grant pilot to support financially vulnerable expectant mothers in the borough. In collaboration with the local NHS, Camden Council’s Children’s Centres and Family Hubs and Money Advice
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barnet Council will end its mobile library service in July and reduce opening hours at four branches in a cost-cutting move to save on public spending. At a cabinet meeting on May 19, it was decided to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lord Duncan faces inquiry over helping a nuclear firm in a meeting between Terrestrial Energy and a minister, raising conflict of interest concerns. As reported by The Guardian, the House of Lords watchdog has opened an investigation
