UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announces ban on overseas hiring in care homes as Labour targets net migration cut from 728,000 to below 500,000. As reported by The Independent, overseas recruitment in Britain’s care homes has been blocked
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Southwark charity is inspiring 8-year-olds to write books on complex financial topics like asset management, pensions, and investment banking. As reported by Southwark News, a Southwark nonprofit called The Guy Fox History Project teaches elementary school-aged
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK to move 22,000 civil servants from London, tying funding to plans that shift roles closer to communities across towns and cities in the country. As reported by The Guardian, Whitehall departments must outline plans to shift
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ealing community leaders and residents will gather to address racial disparities in school exclusions, amid growing concern over systemic education inequalities. As reported by Ealing News, school exclusions and racial inequities in education throughout Ealing will be
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Keir Starmer’s US trade deal sparks backlash over fears of substandard beef imports, despite government reassurances on food safety standards. As per The Telegraph, farming groups have sparked concern over an influx of low-grade American beef. The
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Jonathan Reynolds highlighted that workers were on the verge of job losses without the crucial new US-UK trade deal, vital for British industries. As reported by the Independent, the Trade Secretary warned UK workers were “days” away
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A long-serving Surrey Street market trader has been honoured with a civic award in Croydon for his outstanding community service and local engagement. As reported by Inside Croydon, at this week’s Civic Mayor Awards ceremony at the
Hammersmith & Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hammersmith & Fulham Council has announced a one-year council tax discount for military veterans in a move to support ex-service personnel in the borough. As reported by My London, the council is giving local veterans
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Earl of Shrewsbury faces scrutiny over incorrect travel claims, including first-class tickets for non-parliamentary work, and offers reimbursement to taxpayers. As reported by The Guardian, a Conservative hereditary peer, once sanctioned for breaching House of Lords rules,
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council has launched a borough-wide crackdown on Blue Badge fraud to tackle misuse and ensure accessibility for legitimate disabled badge holders. As reported by Your Croydon News, it is illegal and will not be accepted in