London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour’s plan to reduce NHS waiting times to 18 weeks is facing opposition from NHS leaders, with most trust bosses saying that target is unattainable due to a growing patient backlog of 7.64 million. NHS bosses are
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Met Police has apologised for a data breach that accidentally revealed the identities of the Westminster “honeytrap” scandal in an investigation update email, raising concerns over trust in reporting sensitive cases. The Metropolitan Police issued an apology
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – MPs are ready to vote on Kim Leadbeater’s assisted dying bill, which seeks to legalize medically assisted death for terminally ill patients under strict protection; voting is expected on Friday 29 November in the House of Commons.
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Britain and Iraq have signed a historic deal to crack down on people-smuggling gangs, involving joint operations and enhanced border security. The return of Iraqi asylum seekers to their home country will also be part of the
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – CCTV footage from a Whitefield School in London reveals severe abuse of autistic children, including isolation in padded rooms and neglect, sparked outrage among parents and safeguarding experts. According to CCTV footage obtained by the BBC, autistic
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The British government is imposing a £5 cap on online slot bets for individuals over 25 and £2 for younger adults, also proposing to increase tax on gambling companies to fund addiction treatment programs. Under new plans,
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Storm Bert caused widespread flooding across England and Wales, damaging 500 properties, including 400 in Wales. Authorities are investigating flood warning failures and pushing for more funding to secure coal tips after landslides. Over 500 homes and
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The report highlights that Euston and Euston Square Tube stations urgently require upgradation to avoid overcrowding and safety issues, with no clear plan in place to address these critical concerns including fire regulations. According to the report,
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – James Scott Rhys Anderson, 22, a British man has been captured by Russian forces while fighting for Ukraine’s Kursk region. The UK government is providing support to his family. The British government has pledged full support for
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Cancer Research UK warns that smoking will cause 300,000 cancer cases in Britain by 2029, calling for legislative changes to control tobacco use and protect public health. MPs are urged to support the Tobacco and Vapes bill
