Bexley (Parliament Politics megazine) – In December 2022, Bilikesu Olagunju abused 88-year-old John Attard. CQC found Bexley agency Unique Personnel unsafe and is closely monitoring it. Son Chris Attard blames poor checks. As News Shopper News reported, CQC found Bexley agency Unique
Barnet (Parliament Politics Megazine) – Barnet Council seeks resident feedback on its Domestic Abuse and Violence Against Women Strategy. Over 9,400 cases were reported (2022–2025); 1,310 were high-risk. Consultation ends August 4, 2025. As Barnet Borough Times reported, Barnet Council is asking
North London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – North London Energy Ltd was fined £400,000 after Enfield worker Paul McDaid, 58 years old, was nearly crushed at the Edmonton site due to poor safety during construction on May 13, 2022. As Yahoo News reported,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Pollster Lord Hayward says Reform UK’s momentum has stalled following by-election defeats and internal clashes within Nigel Farage’s party. As reported by The Independent, a leading pollster says Reform UK’s momentum has faded and public backing may
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ministers plan SEND reforms that could require stricter evidence for EHCPs, raising fears of reduced support for children with special needs. As reported by The Telegraph, government reforms may require experts to gather stronger evidence before children
Richmond upon Thames (Parliament politics Magazine) – Starting July 7, 2025, Richmond Thames Water begins £2.1M work on Upper Sunbury Road (ref BB 00718190), closing westbound lanes; 216 bus to Staines rerouted; call 0800 316 9800. As Richmond news reported, starting July
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MP Helen Hayes urged the party to keep EHCPs in the SEND system, citing fear and distrust among parents of children with special educational needs. As reported by The Guardian, education committee chair Helen Hayes called
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour pledges £500m for 1,000 family hubs by 2026, aiming to entrench support so deeply it resists any future rollback by Reform or Conservatives. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has pledged that Labour’s new Sure Start-inspired initiative for
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A new statue of Fanny Wilkinson, the UK’s first professional female landscape designer, has been unveiled at the historic 1904 fountain in Wandsworth’s Coronation Gardens. The monument, which was unveiled today (3 July), completes the repair of
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Fifth State has received planning approval for its Ilderton Wharf mixed-use development in South Bermondsey, advancing new residential-let opportunities. There will be 477 purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) rooms in the 27-story tower development, along with 79 affordable
