London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour has pledged £15m to redistribute surplus farm food to charities, tackling 330,000 tonnes of waste annually and hunger across England. Funding of at least £20,000 will be offered to not-for-profit groups in England to repackage surplus
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Train disruptions in Britain continue to reach record levels, with over 400,000 services cancelled this year. Despite efforts to improve reliability, train cancellations primarily affected northern England. The latest data from the Office of Rail and Road
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine)- Keir Starmer and his family will spend a few days abroad over New Year, marking his first overseas break since he took office. The prime minister, who has access to Chequers, will take his first family holiday abroad
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Kemi Badenoch expressed doubt over Elon Musk’s potential funding to Reform UK, asserting that she would raise equal funds to compete. Despite claims from Reform UK’s treasurer that Musk was ready to donate millions, Ms Badenoch rejected
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK government plans to ban bee-killing neonicotinoids, but urgent use of the highly toxic Cruiser SB may still be permitted in the coming year. The toxic Cruiser SB neonicotinoid may be allowed next year, as ministers
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A cross-party has launched a new inquiry into England’s SEND crisis, focusing on tackling the issues, but MPs caution that major reform will take time. MPs said they have initiated this new inquiry amid growing parental frustration
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Peter Mandelson, a Labour senior politician and former EU Commissioner, is set to be named UK ambassador to the US, tasked with enhancing ties amid a challenging Trump presidency. He served in multiple ministerial positions under Tony
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The BoE has decided to keep interest rates at 4.75%, highlighting the economic conditions and inflation concerns following Chancellor Rachel’s budget and global trade uncertainties. The Bank of England monetary policy committee maintained interest rates at 4.75%
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British PM’s chief of staff Morgan McSweeney travelled to Florida and Washington to hold secret discussions with senior members of the White House. Earlier this month, Mr Morgan flew to Florida for a meeting with Susie Wiles,
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – London hospitals have written off £112m in unpaid treatment bills from patients abroad over five years, as NHS regulations require charges for non-urgent treatment. According to NHS rules, hospital trusts in England must charge foreign patients for
