Massimiliano Verde is a journalist at Parliament News, He is covering Society and Culture News. Boasting a Master's Degree in Political Science, stands as a prominent figure in the Italian cultural landscape. His presidency of the Neapolitan Academy, a scientifically and sociolinguistically renowned group, attests to his relentless dedication to safeguarding and promoting Neapolitan language and culture. His activism and profound expertise have propelled him into the role of interlocutor for UNESCO as part of the International Decade of Indigenous Languages (2022-2032), a prestigious acknowledgment highlighting the significance of his efforts in preserving the linguistic and cultural diversity of our planet.
Verde's fervent passion for the history and culture of Southern Italy has driven him to immerse himself in research, resulting in numerous essays and articles that delve into the peculiarities and beauties of the region. His commitment extends beyond academia, manifesting in ongoing dissemination activities aimed at acquainting the general public with the rich cultural heritage of the South. His endeavors transcend national boundaries, as evidenced by his participation in international conferences and collaboration with various foreign institutions, rendering him an ambassador of Southern culture on the global stage and fostering intercultural dialogue and mutual understanding.
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ministers demand answers on the alleged Chinese spy with connection to Prince Andrew, alleging the government of being too soft on China and ignoring to protect national security. A prominent China-sceptic MP has warned that an unknown
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A man has died and several people are injured following a disturbance in Acton, west London. Police have seized the area and are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Officers from the Metropolitan Police were called to
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK house prices hit a record high of £298,083 in November, with a 1.3% monthly increase, marking the fifth consecutive increase, although affordability remains a concern for many buyers, especially first-time purchasers. According to the UK’s biggest
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The National Health Service (NHS) in London encourages eligible individuals to book Covid-19 and flu vaccinations online by December 19 to protect against winter viruses. People have only 14 days left to book vaccination appointments for COVID-19
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Qatar will invest £1 billion ($1.3 billion) in Britain’s climate tech sector, revealed during a visit by the Emir, which will benefit Rolls-Royece’s energy and other green energy initiatives. During a two-day state visit to Britain, Qatar’s
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton returns to public duties to host Qatar’s emir alongside Prince William, spotlighting UK-Qatar relations amid ongoing human rights controversies. The Princess of Wales will play a crucial role in welcoming the
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour’s goal of building 1.5 million homes by 2025 faces challenges without major reforms to the planning system, a report from the Centre for Cities reveals. The Centre for Cities, a UK-based urban policy think tank, warns
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – MPs from both sides are divided over the assisted dying bill but stress the importance of enhancing palliative care funding to ensure end-of-life support. The historic vote by MPs in favour of legalizing assisted dying in England
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – ONS data reveals UK net migration hit a record 906,000 in 2023, revised figures show, with stricter visa rules under Rishi Sunak causing a sharp decline. Britain’s net migration hit a record 906,000 last year in June
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Boris Johnson, Theresa May, and Liz Truss, three former Conservative prime ministers have united in opposition to the assisted dying bill, set for voting in the Commons this Friday. The bill is facing resistance from political leaders
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) fined Macquarie Bank £13m for serious control failures that allowed a junior trader to record over 400 fake trades, costing the bank £46m to resolve. Macquarie Bank’s London office has been fined
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Cyber Attacks have cost UK businesses £44 billion over five years, with over 50% reporting incidents, often caused by email compromises and data theft. Britain firms have suffered losses of an estimated £44 billion ($55.08 billion) in
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Euston Station was evacuated after authorities found a suspicious package, leading to a controlled explosion. The station has resumed normal operations after the removal of police cordons. Police conducted a controlled explosion at Euston Station after the
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – As snow fell in London for a second day freezing conditions provoked an ice warning across the capital. The UK’s Met Office yellow alert that was in position overnight was lifted at 10 am, but Londoners were
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Sadiq Khan’s universal free school meals policy for primary children benefits families, and schools, but raises future funding concerns. Mayor Sadiq Khan’s decision to support free lunches for every primary school child in London has brought meaningful
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The iconic watch made for Marie Antoinette, completed after her death in 1827, featuring 823 intricate parts, will be displayed in Britain for the first time at London’s Science Museum. Stolen in 1983, it was recovered after
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – It has been reported that High street eye scans on the NHS could save hundreds of thousands of hospital appointments. Patients with diabetes are regularly asked for check-ups because they are at peril of diabetic retinopathy, which
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The British PM is ready to address the Welsh Labour conference, expressing pride in his government’s achievements and will not back down on the controversial measures outlined in Rachel Reeves’s budget. Sir Keir Starmer will face the
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Trump adviser says UK must pick between US economic model or EU’s ‘socialism.’ A leading adviser to the US president-elect, Donald Trump, has expressed the UK should align itself with the US “free enterprise” economic model instead
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK Ministers are insisting the live music industry impose a voluntary levy on tickets to big concerts at stadiums and arenas to support funding grassroots venues. Ministers have stated they will consider the significance of this move
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Authorities have arrested a man in Amsterdam on suspicious activity of supplying engines and boats to smugglers involved in cross-Channel crossings. The 44-year-old man was arrested at Schiphol Airport and faces extradition to Belgium on the charges
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Conservative party leader Kemi Badenoch has proposed that council tax increases may be necessary, claiming a £2.4 billion “black hole” facing local authorities next year. She accused the government of targeting the private sector with its latest
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – An accident in London has left three people hospitalized, with a car smashing into a restaurant and one individual trapped inside The collision happened at the junction of Country Street and Jauamaret near Piccadilly Circus approximately at
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK Post Office prepares to shut 115 branches and expresses almost 2,000 jobs are in danger as part of a strategy that will result in post office operator pay rising by £250m over the next five years.
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The unemployment rate rose to 4.3% in the UK during the three months before September, marking ongoing issues in the job market. Official reports signal a rise in the UK’s unemployment rate indicating a slowdown in pay
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A decision has been made to lay five subsea power cables capable of powering millions of homes According to the Guardian, the energy regulator, Ofgem has agreed to three subsea cable projects connecting Great Britain to power
The story of Janet Lynne Savage, a 54-year-old driving examiner and mother of two from Bangor, Gwynedd, is a stark reminder of the risks that can accompany overseas medical procedures. An inquest has recently heard that Ms. Savage tragically lost her life
In a major development following his recent election victory, Donald Trump has reiterated his campaign pledge to impose tariffs on all imported goods into the United States. Economists and business leaders worldwide are closely watching the former president’s statements, assessing the potential
The Centenary Building at Salford University, which won the prestigious Stirling Prize in 1996, is to be demolished due to its ageing infrastructure. The decision has sparked debate, with critics suggesting that the building could be adapted rather than demolished. Salford University’s
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Keir Starmer has no plans to meet the delegation of Taliban during the COP29 climate summit in Baku. The Downing Street spokesperson has confirmed that the prime minister has “no plans” to meet the Taliban at COP29.
London (Parliament Politics Magzine) – UK’s Single Trade Window, aimed at simplifying post-Brexit trade, paused due to cost concerns. The Single Trade Window (STW) was designed as a key component of the UK’s post-Brexit border strategy. Its goal was to streamline trade
Paris (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer joined French President Emmanuel Macron at Armistice Day in Paris to pay tribute to their fallen soldiers in World War 1 on Monday 11 November. The Prime Minister was invited by
London (Parliament Politics Magzine) – Starmer’s government was criticized for delays in appointing MPs to EU-UK partnership amid Trump’s re-election. PM Keir Starmer’s government is coming under fire for failing to appoint MPs and peers to the EU-UK inter-parliamentary forum for over
London (Parliament Politics Magzine) – Homelessness organizations urge Rachel Reeves to extend tax relief to vital services facing critical funding gaps. Homelessness organisations have raised concerns with Chancellor Rachel Reeves over a looming threat to essential services, following an increase in employer
London (Parliament Politics Magzine) – Russia has experienced its worst-ever month for losses since the start of the war in Ukraine, the UK chief of defence staff has said. Admiral Sir Tony Radakin expressed Russia’s forces suffered an average of nearly 1,500
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Bank of England has slashed interest rates despite cautioning that Rachel Reeves’s budget will confuse its battle against high inflation by holding the rate beyond its 2% target for a year longer than previously anticipated. In
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Sales of electric cars in the UK rose in October despite overall demand for vehicles declining as manufacturers raced to satisfy government thresholds. According to data issued by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), a
London (Parliament Politics Magzine) – A new MP who served her community for 13 years as a councillor states she has faced “extreme” online hate since succeeding a seat in Parliament. A Labour MP has expressed she confronts “extreme” abuse including racism
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Conservative party has been notified to improve its data handling by the information watchdog after it unleashed a “tax calculator” that also seemed to be collecting voter data. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) penned to the
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – London Fire Brigade to stop most automatic alarm callouts to save them valuable time, as the bulk of automatic alarms are not actual warnings. The London Fire Brigade (LFB) has announced that from 29 Oct 2024, firefighters
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Tommy Robinson has been imprisoned for 18 months for replicating libelous assertions against Syrian refugees. Tommy Robinson has been jailed for 18 months for contempt of court after he frequently flouted a High Court order with wrong
London (Parliament Politics Magzine) – The proportion of people from ethnic minorities who are under-vaccinated against COVID-19 is twice that of white British people. A study undertaken by scientists at Health Data Research UK implies that people from these groups are more
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A £500 million Budget cash boost will pay for 5,000 affordable houses to be constructed, Rachel Reeves has reported. The funds for the Affordable Homes Programme will be a portion of a scheduled £5 billion investment designed
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British tourists visiting France have been cautioned that they may face delays, due to the reintroduction of border inspections to combat illegal migration and terrorism. France will impose Schengen Area border inspections for an initial six-month period
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK is to lend Ukraine an extra £2.26bn and permit Kyiv to spend the money on weapons to fight off the Russian invasion as part of a broader $50bn (£38.5bn) loan programme expected to be approved
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Researchers discovered that 61% of fresh waters in the UK possess high levels of phosphate and nitrate. The UK’s rivers hold a cocktail of chemicals and stimulants including caffeine, antidepressants and painkillers from water company sewage discharges,
London (Parliament Politics Magzine) – UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to hit aristocrats and other rich property owners with a £1 billion inheritance tax raid in her Budget. Rachel Reeves is peeking at reforming business relief, a loophole which permits the
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves vows to create a tax system that keeps wealth creation and investment but cautions decisions will ‘not always be easy’ The Chancellor has given the clearest indication yet that businesses will face a hike
The World Bank has lowered its 2023 economic growth forecast for sub-Saharan Africa from 3.4% to 3%, with Sudan’s ongoing civil war cited as a key factor disrupting the region’s economic stability. The conflict in Sudan has severely hindered economic activities, displacing
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – King Charles has declared he will not stand in the path if Australia desires to replace him as the country’s head of state, it has been said. Ahead of his stay later this month, the king is
