Hammersmith & Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Octopus Energy founder Greg Jackson has joined the Hammersmith & Fulham Growth Advisory Board to help shape local economic development and innovation strategy. This organization brings together local government, business, and the academia to develop
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A UK survey revealed a 63% drop in insect splats on cars since 2021, marking a decline in flying insect numbers, with the sharpest fall seen in Scotland at 65%. As reported by The Guardian, older drivers
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A borough-wide Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) will take effect in Haringey from Thursday, 1 May 2025, aiming to curb anti-social behaviour for 3 years. The PSPO will emphasize involvement, guidance, and encouragement as part of the
City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Andrew Boff claims Oxford Street residents in Westminster are increasingly concerned about pedestrianisation plans, citing fears over disruption and access. People who live close to Oxford Street are “unanimously against” the mayor’s proposals to pedestrianize
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Met police raise concerns over the China super-embassy, citing potential disruptions from large protests and the need for additional resources. As reported by The Guardian, the Metropolitan Police warned that China’s planned “super embassy” in London would
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – TUC chief Paul Nowak criticized Reform UK leader Nigel Farage as a “political fraud,” accusing him of fake working-class support. As reported by The Guardian, Paul Nowak, the UK’s leading union figure, labelled Nigel Farage a “political
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Bayo Dosunmu, Lambeth Council’s chief executive, resigned after being charged with drink-driving and other offenses following a crash in Westminster. A Lambeth council executive who was found guilty of driving under the influence and failing to halt
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – After musician Ebow Graham’s death in 2020, an NHS trust and ambulance service admitted failing to provide timely mental health support in London. As reported by The Guardian, an NHS trust and ambulance service have confessed to
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering’s average house price rose 6.8% to £444,000 in February 2025, surpassing London’s 1.7% growth, driven by affordability and strong demand. Both real estate prices and rental rates have increased significantly in Havering, surpassing the capital’s
Kensington & Chelsea (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Kensington & Chelsea Council pledges £12 million to revamp a busy, overcrowded Tube station, aiming to improve accessibility at a major tourist destination. In an uncommon move, a council has offered to contribute to the
