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.
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
City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Westminster event highlighted Cambridgeshire and Peterborough’s key role in UK economic growth on January 27, 2025. It was hosted by combined authority. Politicians, corporate executives, and infrastructure specialists attended the conference to discuss regional
Mauritius (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Mauritian PM Navin Ramgoolam expressed confidence in reaching an agreement with Britain on the Chagos Islands dispute, amid ongoing legal battles. According to Navin Ramgoolam, his British counterpart is optimistic regarding the Chagos deal. What did Navin
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A survey conducted by Ipsos Mori reveals that the British public prefers a closer relationship with the EU over the US due to concerns over Donald Trump’s tariffs. According to the latest poll, a significant portion of
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth council expands OurBike scheme with four new locations, offering cargo bikes for community use through its Big Shift program and Peddle my Wheels. An alternative to cars or vans is provided by the community cargo bike
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ukrainian refugees in the UK face job losses and housing instability due to delays in visa extensions, leaving many families in financial hardship. The Home Office’s visa extension process could lead to job and housing losses for
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Home Secretary Yvette Cooper slammed UK businesses for prioritizing overseas workers instead of local training, blaming it for rising net migration. The British government has pledged to limit the hiring of foreign workers, pushing companies to invest
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Mayor of Havering Gerry O’ Sullivan hosted a Civic Dinner at Upminster Masonic Hall on January 31, 2025. The event aimed to raise funds for local charities. The esteemed event was organised to support Havering Mind and
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Emma Pinchbeck, the UK’s chief climate adviser, urges Labour to ensure fair cost-sharing for net zero, warning that it risks losing public support. According to the UK’s chief climate adviser, ministers should prioritize fairly spreading the costs
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Steve Sansom, a builder, has been handed a whole life sentence with partner for the brutal murder and dismemberment of Sarah Mayhew in Croydon last spring. He was out of prison on a life license for another
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour’s migration bill faced backlash for adopting Conservatives’ policies, such as detaining child migrants and limiting slavery protection. Critics have accused Labour of rank hypocrisy after the party endorsed controversial Tory plans to detain child migrants as
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves has dismissed London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s opposition to Heathrow expansion, stating the government is committed to infrastructure growth. Ms Rachel said the third runway at Heathrow Airport project will move forward despite Sadiq Khan’s
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds says Britain risks falling behind if it ignores major development projects like new runways or fails to invest in infrastructure. A prominent Labour minister has warned, just before the Chancellor’s major speech, that
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Rachel Reeves expressed support for a third Heathrow runway, stating it would cut down circling flights and align with sustainable aviation development. Chancellor Rachel Reeves, in an interview with the BBC, stressed that any expansion must have
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK government faces backlash as families are forced to take dangerous measures to reunite with their children, following stricter visa regulations. As reported by The Independent, in response to severe changes in the Homes for Ukraine
Wandsworth (Parliament politics magazine) – Kido Wandsworth, an Ofsted-rated ‘outstanding’ nursery, will expand in April 2025 with 40 new spaces, enriching its inclusive, child-focused curriculum. Since its opening in 2020, the nursery has flourished because of the curriculum that values inclusion, encourages
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British farmers are protesting against the government’s inheritance tax changes, raising concerns that the new policies will harm the agricultural industry. Farmers across the UK are staging demonstrations on Saturday to record their opposition to the tax
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Moro’s 150-Bed co-living scheme in Haggerston secured approval, adding affordable workspace, housing, and amenities like a gym and rooftop spaces. Following approvals in Surrey Quays, Hackney Wick, and Walthamstow, this is the fourth significant co-living project in
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Peter Lamb, a Labour MP, has criticised Foreign Secretary David Lammy for misrepresenting facts in Parliament regarding the Chagos Islands deal. The Foreign Secretary is facing backlash from his own party for giving distorted statements in the
Tower Hamlets (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK government intervenes in Tower Hamlets Council, citing governance and accountability issues, with envoys leading improvements until March 2028. Jim McMahon, minister of local government, stated that since the council had not improved in several areas,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – E3G research highlights that burning wood for biomass is unnecessary for the UK’s clean energy goals, calling for a shift towards renewable solutions. According to the latest report from E3G, the UK can eliminate wood-burning power plants
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK government borrowing hit £17.8bn in December, a significant rise from predictions, with Rachel Reeves facing pressure to tackle the growing deficit. Britain’s borrowing increased to £17.8bn in December, well above expectations, forcing Chancellor Rachel Reeves to
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southwark council research reveals 76 councils, managing 870,000 homes, face budget crises, threatening plans for a council housing revolution. According to Southwark Council‘s research, council housing in the borough and throughout England is confronted with urgent issues.
Hillingdon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hillingdon Council and the London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) believe that taking the control of 3 early childhood centres in the borough, would stop them from closing. Hillingdon Council has reached an agreement to commission its early
Barking And Dagenham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Two leisure centers in Barking and Dagenham have received major gym upgrades totaling £850,000, representing a remarkable improvement to the district’s training facilities. Abbey Leisure Center in Barking and BecontreeHeath Leisure Center in Dagenham have
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK government’s AI blueprint, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, aims to generate £47bn yearly and create new infrastructure and jobs, with a focus on transforming sectors. The government revealed on Monday that top tech firms
Waltham Forest (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The 30-year-old Waltham Forest, East London resident Adeel Khan is charged with aiding Daniel Khalife in his escape from HMP Wandsworth. Another man has been accused of aiding Daniel Khalife, a former soldier who broke out
Hounslow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Two men were convicted for the Tyreece Scott murder in Hounslow. The same bag that the murderer wore at the time of the crime was found in his possession. Duarra Abdi, 20, was found convicted at the
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – In the Yeates building, after the lift broke down more than four weeks ago at Malcolm House, a disabled man had to miss a doctor visit and have his groceries delivered by Uber Eats. Stephen Yeates, who
