London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A young man was fatally stabbed near a northeast London pub, prompting a police murder investigation. What happened on Chingford Mount Road on Sunday night? Around 9:15 pm on Sunday, on Chingford Mount Road, the fatal incident
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – NHS faces fresh strike threats as resident doctors demand a 29% pay rise, risking mass cancellations of appointments and operations across England. As reported by The Guardian, resident doctors demanding a 29% wage increase may trigger fresh
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Deputy PM Angela Rayner’s plan to tighten right-to-buy rules sparks backlash, with critics calling it hypocritical and anti-aspiration. As reported by The Telegraph, Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has announced significant cuts to right-to-buy discounts for council tenants.
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ex-health secretary Matt Hancock said sending patients to care homes was necessary, despite claims it worsened COVID spread. As reported by The Guardian, Matt Hancock told the Covid-19 inquiry that sending untested hospital patients to care homes
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Supermarket bosses slammed Labour’s calorie-cutting plan as rushed, costly, and ineffective, warning it adds red tape without tackling obesity properly. As reported by The Telegraph, retail and food industry heads criticised government proposals to mandate calorie tracking
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK house prices dropped by 0.8% in June, the sharpest fall since 2023, with experts citing lower demand after the end of stamp duty relief, says Nationwide. As reported by The Guardian, the UK housing market recorded
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ipsa will select citizens to discuss MPs’ pay and funding, aiming for an open debate on fair compensation and restoring trust in democracy. As reported by The Guardian, Parliament’s expenses regulator is launching a citizens’ panel made
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MP Anna Dixon urged tax relief for unsold retirement homes, but the party rejected the call, leaving grieving families burdened with double taxation. As reported by The Telegraph, despite internal pressure, Labour has refused to ease
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth Council has extended the entry deadline for its annual ‘Wandsworth in Bloom’ competition, encouraging more residents to showcase their gardens. The Wandsworth in Bloom gardening competition now has a new entry date of Monday, July 14
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK watchdog FCA considers scrapping mortgage protections amid calls to ease rules and boost economic growth, raising concerns over increased homeowner risks. As reported by The Guardian, in response to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, the City watchdog may