UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – CPRE data reveals 1.5m homes possible on brownfield land, sparking calls for a “brownfield-first” policy against Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s stance. As reported by The Guardian, new data suggests that about 1.5 million homes could be built
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour deputy contender Lucy Powell warns the party risks losing London voters to left-wing and Reform UK, urging unity to protect support. As reported by The Standard, Lucy Powell warned that Labour risks losing London voters to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Health Secretary Wes Streeting urged expectant mothers to ignore Donald Trump’s false claims linking paracetamol in pregnancy to autism, citing no evidence. As reported by The Independent, Wes Streeting rejected US President Donald Trump’s claims linking paracetamol
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook refuses to promise Labour will end asylum hotel use by 2029 amid protests and logistical challenges. As reported by The Independent, a government minister declined to confirm Labour’s pledge to end asylum hotel
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – NHS productivity rose 2.7%, beating the 2% target, easing fiscal pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of the autumn Budget. As reported by The Telegraph, NHS staff exceeded government targets, giving Chancellor Rachel Reeves a pre-Budget advantage.
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Great Britain’s energy operator Neso boosts real-time monitoring and protocols to prevent blackouts, ensuring grid resilience after Iberian outages. As reported by The Guardian, Great Britain’s energy operator Neso said it has upgraded grid monitoring to future-proof
Tallinn (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Estonia offered to host British nuclear-capable F-35s, amid NATO consultations on rules of engagement following Russian incursions into alliance skies. As reported by The Telegraph, Estonia’s defence minister Hanno Pevkur confirmed the country is open to hosting
New York (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper says Russia’s actions risk a direct NATO clash, pledging UK jets will confront any airspace violations to protect allies. As reported by The Independent, addressing the UN, Yvette Cooper said British
UK (Parliament Politics magazine) – UK pension savers withdrew a record £70.9 billion from retirement pots in 2024-25, up nearly 36% from the previous year, amid widespread “fear and rumour” about impending budget changes. Experts cautioned against rash decisions driven by speculation
Birmingham (Parliament Politics magazine) – Martin Lewis has warned UK households with savings of £10,000 or more that they could face increased taxation, not on the savings themselves but on the interest generated from those savings. He explains the personal savings allowance
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK health experts slam President Trump administration’s paracetamol-autism claims, saying it spreads fear and misleads pregnant women about safe pain relief. As reported by The Independent, UK health experts have condemned reports that Trump officials will link
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ministers are considering devolution reforms that could give mayors control of schools, hospitals, and local services to improve accountability and cut costs. As reported by the Guardian, the British government is drafting reforms to grant mayors wider
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hannah Doyle from the UK urges Leeds NHS Trust’s inclusion in the national investigation into maternity and neonatal care. She highlights failings in children’s care and seeks improvements to prevent future tragedies. As Leeds Live reported, a
USA (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Russia has strongly condemned the United States for blocking a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, calling the veto irresponsible amid escalating violence. The US veto prevented global consensus on ending hostilities despite
Richmond upon Thames (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Richmond upon Thames borough is ranked the 3rd safest in London and 5th in the UK by Get Licensed, with 67.1 crimes per 1,000 residents, a Crime Severity Score of 9.8, and a Safety Score
Middle East (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Qatar has officially lodged a complaint with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) against Israel following an Israeli attack that violated Qatar’s airspace in Doha. The Qatari government condemned the strike as reckless and dangerous to
World (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Brazil has officially joined South Africa in filing a genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. This legal intervention, invoking Article 63 of the
Europe (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A cyberattack on Collins Aerospace’s MUSE system disrupted operations at Heathrow, Brussels, and Berlin airports, causing flight delays, cancellations, and manual check-ins, with authorities actively working to restore normal service. As The Telegraph News reported, a major
UK Parliament (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The assisted dying bill in England and Wales has cleared all stages in the House of Commons and has now entered the House of Lords for further scrutiny with a two-day debate underway. The bill, which
UK Parliament (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK government has scheduled a parliamentary debate on the “Stop Killing Games” (SKG) petition for 3 November 2025, following the petition receiving almost 190,000 signatures in the UK alone. The movement, started by YouTuber Ross
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Met Police PC Imran Mahmood was cleared in a gross misconduct hearing over Tasing Jordan Walker-Brown on May 4, 2020, causing paralysis; IOPC investigated, and Met Police later paid compensation. As BBC News reported, a Metropolitan Police
Newham (Parliament Politics Magaziner) – The Newham Independent Party won a crushing victory in Plaistow South, Newham Council, with Md Nazrul Islam securing 913 votes, becoming the 4th councillor and forming an official opposition. As The Standard News reported, Labour has lost
Tower Hamlets (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Tower Hamlets stands against hate with a weekend of events, including Town Hall celebrations and Brick Lane Curry Festival, highlighting diversity, migration history, and community unity, with 90% of residents reporting harmony. As Tower Hamlets News
Rishi Sunak (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK taxpayers lost £400m after hundreds of startups backed by Rishi Sunak’s Covid-era investment fund collapsed, raising fresh scrutiny of the scheme. The Future Fund invested £1.14 billion to support 1,190 businesses, some of which were
Middle East (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A UN inquiry concluded Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, but Father Elias Mallon warned Security Council weakness may block Genocide Convention action. Pope Pius XI established CNEWA in 1926 to support the church in the
Europe (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The European Commission is weighing a ban on Russian LNG imports as part of new sanctions against Moscow over its ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, and Donald Trump,
Waltham Forest (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Drag queen Jonny Woo brings his acclaimed ‘Un-Royal Variety’ show to Soho Theatre, blending comedy, cabaret, and satire in a dazzling performance. There will be a variety of art, music, and performances during the three-night event
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Met Police launch a murder investigation after 43-year-old Michael John Edwards died in hospital days after a reported assault in Southwark. On Saturday, September 13, at 02:55, officers were summoned in response to complaints of an altercation.
Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Pastor Omareshola Omaghomi, 43, left a man seriously injured in a “nasty” drunken attack at a Lewisham High Street bar, a court has heard. Woolwich Crown Court heard that he was extremely inebriated when he carried out
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ealing residents will benefit from hundreds of new homes as two major Acton developments hit key milestones, marking progress in local housing growth. The “topping out” of three new buildings that will provide 188 houses on land
Keir Starmer (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A cabinet minister says Keir Starmer’s migrant returns deal with France will continue despite a high court ruling blocking one Eritrean deportation. The technology secretary, Liz Kendall, stated that the “one in, one out” plan would
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Israel denied entry to British Labour MPs Peter Prinsley and Simon Opher on “public order” grounds, the pair revealed Tuesday after being turned away. The Council for Arab-British Understanding (CAABU) had sent a parliamentary delegation, which included
Wes Streeting (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Bereaved mothers met Health Secretary Wes Streeting, demanding accountability from an NHS trust after maternity failures led to the deaths of their babies. In an attempt to convince Mr. Streeting to hold a public inquiry into
Kensington and Chelsea (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Kensington and Chelsea Council plans weekly kerbside food waste collections for over 50,000 households by 2026, but one ward remains excluded. In order to fulfill the government-imposed deadline, Kensington and Chelsea Council plans to double
Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Greenwich CouncilGreenwich Council funding cut of £24.7m sparks backlashfaces a £24.7m funding cut under Labour plans, with critics accusing local councillors of “shameless hypocrisy” for staying silent. A dramatic shift in funding away from ‘inner London‘ boroughs,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Number 10 insists deportations under the UK-France scheme are on track, denying shambles as flights leave Heathrow without any migrants on board. As reported by The Independent, migrant deportations under the UK-France “one in, one out” deal
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Railway Bell pub in New Barnet is cutting prices for a day to raise awareness of the challenges facing the UK hospitality industry. The Railway Bell on East Barnet Road will commemorate Tax Equality Day on
Waltham Forest (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A new pilot programme in Waltham Forest has been launched to improve access to HIV preventative medication, aiming to boost local health outcomes. Pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, can prevent HIV infection by reducing the risk of
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Fox pub in Hackney is reopening seven years after a failed flat conversion left the building abandoned and branded an ‘eyesore’ by residents. Following a protracted restoration and cleanup effort, the Fox in Dalston has welcomed
Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Greenwich Council projects a £136.8m deficit within four years, with a £45.1m gap expected next year, according to new financial forecasts. Despite this budget gap, Greenwich Council maintains that it is “in a better position than most”
Hammersmith and Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The annual Apple Day festival returns to Fulham Palace on Sunday, October 5, offering a fun-filled day of autumn celebrations for families and visitors. With the resumption of its annual Apple Day event next month,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Big drug companies have paused £2bn in UK investments, blaming low drug pricing support, as job cuts and industry unrest deepen. As reported by The Guardian, major pharmaceutical firms have scrapped or stalled nearly £2bn in UK
Hammersmith and Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hammersmith and Fulham Council warns of a £34m budget gap by 2026/27, citing pressures from the Government’s proposed Fair Funding reforms. The government’s proposed reforms to local authority funding are projected to have the greatest
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Peckham campaigners raised £15k in one week to oppose the Aylesham Centre redevelopment in Southwark, intensifying the battle over local planning. Aylesham Community Action (ACA) campaigners will be at the Peckham Festival in Copeland Park this weekend,
Hammersmith and Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hammersmith & Fulham Council launches a consultation on a borough-wide Public Space Protection Order to curb anti-social behaviour and enhance safety. In addition to an annual commitment of £7 million in community safety activities, the
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering residents will soon benefit from easier access to HIV prevention medications, as local health services expand efforts to improve community health. HaveHaveringring Council is pleased to be a part of a pilot program that will make
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform UK leader Nigel Farage welcomes first sitting Tory MP defector, Danny Kruger, who joins to lead the party’s preparations and address key national crises. As reported by The Independent, Nigel Farage welcomed sitting Conservative MP Danny
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Breast cancer may cost the UK £4.2bn by 2050, with charities urging improved screening and care to prevent deaths and economic losses. As reported by The Telegraph, research shows the UK may face a £4.2bn economic burden
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Police search for man who called for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s assassination at London far-right rally; 26 officers injured and 24 arrests made so far. As reported by The Guardian, authorities are searching for a man
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Health Secretary Wes Streeting urged the BMA to act as “friends, not foes” to rescue the NHS, warning reform is vital amid strikes and tight budgets. As reported by The Independent, Wes Streeting urged the British Medical
