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.
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
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy backs Rachel Reeves’ China visit, arguing that the Chancellor is right to prioritise global ties despite domestic economic challenges. Despite Conservative calls to cancel it, Ms Nandy stated that the Chancellor’s decision to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Liz Truss, former Prime Minister, has warned the Labour leader to stop accusing her of crashing the economy and also sent a legal notice to Keir Starmer. The British Prime Minister has been served with a letter
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The pound fell to a 14-month low as bond market sell-offs raised investor concerns over the UK economy, putting more pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves. The pound declined as the cost of credit in Britain climbed to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson condemned the Conservative’s plan for a new grooming inquiry, arguing it would kill child safety legislation. Bridget Phillipson slammed the opposition’s proposal to change the Children’s Wellbeing Bill on Wednesday. She described it
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK Prime Minister faces backlash from British-Indian communities for using the broad phrase “Asian grooming gangs,” calling it misleading and unfair. While defending himself against Elon Musk’s criticism on Monday, the British PM used this word,
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Imran Chowdhury, a 25-year-old from London, has been accused of helping Daniel Khalife’s escape from Wandsworth Prison in September 2023. Authorities have charged a man over claims he assisted former soldier Daniel Khalife in escape from custody.
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK businesses are facing tough decisions, with more than half ready to increase prices due to a rise in costs and taxes, as business confidence has dropped. According to a British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) survey of
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Labour government is facing pressure from prominent figures to revise its strategy on extremism as experts warn current plans are insufficient. The ex-president of counter-terrorism policing, Neil Basu, and Dame Sara Khan, former counter-extremism tsar, raised
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Sir Keir Starmer is under pressure as China’s embassy proposal near Westminster faces local opposition, and this plan could affect UK-China relations. The discussion between the British Prime Minister and Xi Jinping has made the UK and
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed her strong alignment with British PM Keir Starmer on addressing illegal immigration. Giorgia Meloni, Italy’s Prime Minister, has stated she is “in tune on many issues” with the Labour leader Keir
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Kemi Badenoch’s department wrote a letter to the Treasury following Dyson’s concerns about rising corporation tax. According to the documents, Ms Kemi ordered her department to contact the Treasury about a potential tax break. As reported by
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK government’s border security bill will allow the restriction of suspected people trafficker’s activities, including travel and social media bans. According to the Home Office, suspected Channel crossing organizers may be restricted from using laptops, social
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Commons business committee has called for the Post Office to be excluded from administering the Horizon compensation schemes due to slow payments. MPs have raised concerns over the slow compensation process for victims of the Post
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Local authorities in England have spent millions to move homeless families out of big cities to less expensive regions, while critics also raised concerns. As reported by The Guardian, an investigation shows that local councils in London,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Two prominent political figures were honoured in the New Year Honours list, with London’s mayor Khan becoming a Knight and Thornberry a Dame. The first New Year Honours list following Labour’s general election victory in July, Sadiq
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – London’s mayor, Sadiq Khan has issued a warning regarding scammers and fake tickets, urging people to purchase only from Ticketmaster. Mr Khan announced that the tickets for the iconic annual fireworks event, held at South Bank and
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A new poll predicts Labour’s seat count could drop by 200, with Reform UK evolving as the third-largest party in a hung parliament. The new seat-by-seat review after the general election reveals another hurdle for Sir Keir,
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Security staff at the Science Museum, Victoria and Albert, and Natural History Museums are ready for the strict strike in January 2025 over pay disputes. Security guards working at the UK’s three biggest museums are pushing for
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Researchers seek more transparency from the Foreign Office over Prince Andrew’s records, as Freedom of Information appeals are met with refusal and delays. Author Andrew Lownie, who is writing the biography of Prince Andrew, was told that
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Sir Keir Starmer’s government is facing pressure from business leaders to stay firm on worker’s rights as the UK economy slows. The TUC leader, Paul Nowak argued that company bosses are pushing for trade-offs in return for
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Rachel Reeves is preparing for a big challenge in 2025 with stalls in economic growth and a difficult spending review. Experts predict balancing spending and growth will be difficult. The new figures from the ONS reported that
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK government expects up to 40,000 pupils to shift from private to state schools, with VAT set to increase private school fees. Reports suggest officials are preparing to close private schools as a result of the
