Federica Calabrò is a journalist at Parliament News, She is covering Business and General World News. She is a native of Naples, commenced her career as a teller at Poste Italiane before following her passion for dance. Graduating in classical dance, she showcased her talents with two entertainment companies, enchanting audiences throughout Italy. Presently, Federica serves as the general secretary at the Allianz Bank Financial Advisors financial promotion center in Naples. In this capacity, she manages office forms, provides document assistance for Financial Advisors, oversees paperwork for the back office, and ensures smooth customer reception and assistance at the front office. Outside her professional obligations, Federica indulges in her passion for writing in her leisure time.
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Britain will continue supplying intelligence aid to Ukraine despite the US cutting off its support, though their resources are not as extensive. Following America’s decision to stop intelligence support earlier this week, the UK will continue its
Tower Hamlets (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Tower Hamlets landlords fined £12,000 over fatal fire in overcrowded flat, where up to 22 tenants lived in three rooms; court confiscates nearly £80,000. Following a fire at the Maddocks House apartment in Shadwell early on
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Croydon man has been banned from keeping animals for 10 years after the RSPCA prosecuted him for starving and neglecting his XL bully. Following an inspection of his bulldog, Raynor, in a malnourished state with severe
City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Westminster Council approves major office block next to Harrods, sparking concerns over residents’ bedroom privacy despite opposition from local residents. According to Westminster City Council, the 11-story building at 1 Knightsbridge Green will attract millions
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Deputy PM Angela Rayner’s workers’ rights bill has raised concerns from business leaders, who warn it could impose strict regulations that hinder economic growth. The Housing Secretary’s proposed workers’ rights bill may introduce measures that impact job
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Haringey Council launches new educational video series, created in partnership with Greighton City Academy, to mark International HPV Awareness Day. On International HPV Awareness Day, the council’s public health staff is highlighting the advantages of the vaccine.
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Haringey honours women, including former MP Joyce Butler, with events, exhibitions, and tributes, highlighting contributions to music, politics, and beyond. Women’s History Month, which takes place in March every year, gives us all the opportunity to highlight
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Council gives green light to the plan to transform Whitgift Centre, Centrale, and surrounding areas, paving way for major redevelopment. The developers of Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) have filed a planning application framework detailing their intentions to transform the
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Every child in the Lambeth borough has been offered a secondary school place, with 92% securing a spot at one of their preferred schools. According to recent data, every child in Lambeth who submitted their application on
Sutton (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A freedom of Information (FOI) revelation exposes Sutton’s noise crisis, with over 1,200 complaints filed in 2024, raising concerns over residents’ quality of life. A statutory nuisance is a legal phrase for situations or actions that seriously
Harrow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Harrow Council is set to spend a staggering £350,000 to clear a massive ‘industrial-scale waste’ site, for development, amid a fly-tipping crisis in the area. The leadership asserts that there is a limit to what the council
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour intensifies attacks on Reform UK leader Nigel Farage over past Russia remarks, aiming to curb party’s growing support as Britons strongly back Ukraine. As reported by The Independent, a fresh survey highlights Britain’s strong pro-Ukraine stance.
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Haringey Council’s leader is set to meet the director of a company that sold the town hall for £44m more than its purchase price, raising questions over the deal. This week, it was revealed that the AMTD
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner will establish a council to advise the government on tackling anti-Muslim hate and defining Islamophobia. The Housing Secretary and prominent Labour figure announces plans to draft an official definition of Islamophobia. What
Hammersmith and Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hammersmith & Fulham faces criticism for depleting its ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ cash reserves to avoid bankruptcy, raising concerns over financial sustainability. At a full council meeting ON 27 February, 2025, the authority adopted its budget for 2025–2026
Washington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Keir Starmer signals possible tax hikes and spending cuts in the upcoming Budget but insists major decisions were already made in the previous one. Mr Starmer has not dismissed the possibility of additional tax increases or budget
City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Westminster City Council becomes the first London local authority to receive the highest rating from the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) for its services. The Labour-run council’s efforts in managing repairs, its lettings policy,
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering Council has received an £88m bailout from the government amid ongoing financial struggles, raising concerns over the borough’s economic stability. Thirty authorities nationwide were given a “capitalization direction” in advance of the upcoming fiscal year, including
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ealing Council has outlined guidance for its 20-minute neighbourhood vision, aiming to enhance accessibility and sustainability across the borough’s seven towns. The goal of the guidelines is to assist developers and other important players in incorporating 20-minute
Tower Hamlets (Parliament Politics Magazine) – AXA IM Alts has submitted plans for a 46-storey skyscraper in Tower Hamlets, replacing an existing building near The Gherkin, with a new public park included. After 50 Fenchurch Street and 22 Bishopsgate, the proposed tower
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A by-election in Runcorn & Helsby could see Reform UK secure a seat following Labour MP Mike Amesbury’s prison sentence for assault. A by-election in Runcorn & Helsby expects Reform UK to gain its sixth MP, as
City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Westminster City Council faces a legal setback for unlawfully issuing fines and threatening businesses with criminal prosecution, sparking major controversy. According to the court, Westminster City Council illegally fined businesses hundreds of thousands of pounds
Kensington And Chelsea (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A contractor involved in Grenfell Tower’s refurbishment before the 2017 fire is legally challenging a ban by Kensington and Chelsea Council (RBKC). It follows RBKC’s November extension of a ban on contractors working on the
Glasgow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Sir Keir Starmer pledged £200m for Grangemouth refinery to secure jobs and its future, despite criticism it’s too late for workers already laid off. Under the national wealth fund, £200m will be allocated to Grangemouth to attract
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Keir Starmer faces growing calls from political figures to boost defence spending, as he prepares for his high-stakes meeting with Donald Trump. Ahead of an important meeting with the newly elected US president regarding the Ukraine conflict, the
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering Council’s Deputy Leader Gillian Ford announces updates on Havering Live Well, a new initiative focused on enhancing residents’ health and wellbeing. “We all need help at some point in our lives, and our health and wellbeing
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Walworth mum of three says she is “frightened” after Southwark council house roof collapsed for the second time in a year, raising urgent safety concerns. Sera told the News that after 16 years of being in
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The former UK Prime Minister dismissed Trump’s statement that Ukraine initiated the war with Russia, describing it as inaccurate and a tactic to pressure Europe. Mr Johnson has rejected the newly elected American president’s allegation that Ukraine
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering Council calls for “fundamental changes” to local government funding. It warns of long-term financial risks without urgent reforms to the system. The East London Authority will have a record-breaking £71 million budget deficit going into the
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK architects face recruitment challenges as stricter post-Brexit visa rules raise salary requirements and remove architecture from the shortage occupation list. Firms in the architecture sector are calling on Home Secretary Yvette Cooper to urgently reassess the
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Keir Starmer has not ruled out a parliamentary vote on sending UK troops for Ukraine peacekeeping, as he joins European leaders in Paris to attend crisis talks. As reported by The Guardian, Keir Starmer has left the
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – More than 900 Labour members criticized the party’s migration and asylum policies, accusing the government of copying the Conservatives’ failed policies. A collective of more than 900 Labour figures and trade unionists, including MPs and peers, have
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering’s Rainham residents joined a special sponsored walk on Feb 15 to raise funds for the Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society (SANDS). Margaret Mullane MP led the walk, and Yarns and Tales participants hailed the group when
Harrow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Harrow Council seeks public feedback on new School Streets proposals for Bentley Wood High, St Anselm’s Primary, and Earlsmead Primary to improve safety. Until April 2, 2025, the consultation will remain open for seven weeks. How will
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barnet Museum secures historic Tudor Hall for community use with a successful £1 million bid, preserving the landmark for local heritage and public benefit. The board of governors for Barnet and Southgate College listed Tudor Hall, which
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Network Rail is carrying out maintenance work in Upminster over three weekends, causing train service disruptions and affecting commuters in Havering. Over the course of three weekends in February and March, Network Rail’s maintenance crews will be
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Keir Starmer pledged continued UK support for Ukraine’s security and NATO membership in a call with President Zelenskyy, countering Trump’s stance on the issue. As reported by Sky News, Keir Starmer reaffirmed Mr Zelenskyy in a phone
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A dog trapped in a Croydon drainpipe was rescued after firefighters used the scent of a Frankfurter sausage to lure it out, following a walk at Addington Hills. On a wooded slope, Woodey and Quincey, both eight
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The British Dental Association warns that many English dentists are leaving NHS services due to inadequate fees, with surgeries forced to operate at a loss. Industry leaders said that the mass shortage of NHS dentists is deepening
Southall (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lyn, founder of Southall Food Bank, has been honored in community awards for her vital efforts in tackling food insecurity and supporting local residents. Lyn Hutchinson, an A2Dominion customer, accepted the award for her contribution as a
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ex-British Army chief Lord Dannatt criticizes Starmer’s Chagos deal, urging the UK to give control to the US over Mauritius, citing security & financial concerns. Mr Dannatt calls on the Labour leader to drop the Chagos deal
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MP Kim Leadbeater defends changes to the assisted dying bill, insisting safeguards remain strong despite replacing judicial review with an expert panel. Ms Leadbeater insists her assisted dying bill for England and Wales maintains the world’s
Hounslow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hounslow Council’s plan to dim street lights to cut costs amid £30M budget shortfall sparks backlash, with critics calling the proposal ‘madness’. If the plan is carried out, the local government would save £200,000 annually by dimming
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Number 10 rejected claims that King Charles’ visit to Cornwall, joined by Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner, was politically motivated ahead of a housing announcement. Downing Street said the King’s visit to the housing project in Cornwall
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lord Sumption, a former Supreme Court judge labelled Israel’s moves in Gaza as massively unfair and believes there is an arguable case for genocide. As reported by The Guardian, an ex-UK Supreme Court judge has slammed Israel’s
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Housing minister Matthew Pennycook condemned ex-health minister Andrew Gwynne’s remarks and stated that the Labour leader acted decisively to dismiss him. Mr Pennycook called Andrew Gwynne’s comments about a pensioner constituent in a WhatsApp group inappropriate. What
Tower Hamlets (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Over 1,000 protestors are set to rally at Royal Mint in Tower Hamlets, opposing China’s proposed ‘mega-embassy’ near the Tower of London with cops onsite. Human rights advocates who disagree with China’s human rights record have
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Home Office funded a study on incels, paying participants to share insights on their beliefs, which sparked debate over the ethics of compensating individuals. As reported by The Guardian, a state-funded survey paid hundreds of men who
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves welcomes the interest rate reduction by the Bank of England but faces setbacks with downgraded growth projections and rising inflation. Rachel Reeves has gained support for her economic growth plan following the Bank of
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A revised proposal for 220 retirement flats on the former Purley Leisure Centre site in Croydon faces 75% public objections, despite lobbying from local MP. More than 2,000 individuals have left comments regarding the planning application on
