London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – David Lammy announces plans to appoint a special envoy to manage complex detention cases involving Britons abroad and provide them with a legal right to consular access. Foreign minister David Lammy proposes appointing an envoy to address
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – London’s counter-terrorism police have detained six people on suspicion of links to the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) during raids in multiple areas. Police confirmed no immediate danger to the public. Six individuals have been arrested in London
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has been criticized as “incompetent at best, dishonest at worst” in a report by MPs and Lords, citing regulatory failures, a toxic work environment, and whistleblower neglect, demanding urgent reforms to
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A gunman opened fire on a car in Ladbroke Grove, seriously injuring an 8-year-old girl and a man, as police appeal for information to track the suspect. Metropolitan police report critical injuries to girl, 8, and man
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A man is critically injured for his life after a stabbing incident on Westminster Bridge, with three individuals arrested. The incident is not terror-related, and the bridge remains closed for investigation. According to the Metropolitan Police, a
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall announced young people refusing work or training will face benefit sanctions under government welfare reforms to tackle unemployment and rising costs. Ms. Liz Kendall warns that refusing work or training could
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour’s Respect orders will impose up to two years in jail, unlimited fines and curfews for penalties for persistent antisocial behaviour with penalties. Police will gain enhanced powers including vehicle seizures and ban offenders from public spaces
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – John Prescott, the former UK’s Deputy Prime Minister, has passed away at the age of 86 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. A key player in Tony Blair’s New Labour government, Prrescoot was remembered for his blunt
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK government has launched a review of physicians and anaesthesia associates in the National Health Service (NHS) to address concerns above their roles and safety. Health Minister Wes Streeting aims to reduce tensions within the staff.
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK retailers, including Tesco and Marks & Spencer, have warned Chancellor Rachel Reeves of a £7 billion cost increase from budget tax rises, leading to job reduction and higher prices. The British Retail Consortium (BRC) insisted the
