UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour’s government is facing opposition over its proposal to build new waste incinerators, with environmental groups and communities raising concerns about pollution and threats to recycling goals. The move to construct new energy from waste incinerators is
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine)- Tony Blair proposed that Northern Irish nationalists might support England after Ireland’s World Cup exit, but the suggestion was not accepted, new documents reveal. The Republic of Ireland’s 2002 World Cup campaign was fraught with drama, as captain
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – England and Wales prisons saw a hike in daily assaults, with an average of 74 cases reported every day due to overcrowding, poor facilities, and staff shortages. Data commissioned by the Liberal Democrats reveals that 26,912 assaults occurred
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The British prime minister has paid tribute to his brother Nick, who died on Boxing Day from Cancer at the age of 60. Sir Starmer stated, “My brother Nick was a wonderful man. He met all the
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
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Britain is considering deploying troops to Ukraine to train its armed forces as part of its enhanced military support, which includes £225m in additional aid. As reported by BBC, Mr Healey has not disclosed any specific details
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The British Prime Minister is under pressure to allow parliamentarians to vote on the decision to reject compensation for women impacted by state pension age changes. Number 10 rejected calls for a vote, stating MPs had already
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Angela Rayner confirmed the UK government will provide £1bn to councils next year to tackle growing homelessness, focusing on preventing evictions and offering support for vulnerable families. Ms Rayner called the funding the “largest-ever” allocation and a
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – China has accused Britain of “creating trouble” over the Prince Andrew spy scandal, urging the UK to end “anti-China political manipulations.” After the identity of a Chinese businessman known as H6 was revealed on Monday, the Chinese
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) revealed that the government and regulators failed to prevent excessive sewage discharges, raising concerns about environmental harm and public health. As reported by the BBC, Britain’s environment watchdog found that the
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Housing Minister has introduced significant reforms to empower mayors with extensive control to bypass planning delays on major building projects, as part of Labour’s move for “devolution by default.” Regions will gain expanded planning authority under
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Rachel Reeves has reacted to the UK’s 0.1% economic contraction in October, calling the figures dissatisfying but she supported the government’s long-term economic growth policies. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that the British economy has
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The National Audit Office (NAO) reveals Carer’s Allowance overpayment debt has reached £250m, with carers caught in a flawed system. Campaigners urge the government to protect carers from financial hardship. An official audit report has revealed that
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Rachel Reeves initiates a spending review from private sector experts, pushing government departments to cut 5% waste and modernise public services. Chancellor Reeves directs Whitehall departments to submit spending plans to private sector “challenge panels” as part
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Job vacancies in the UK declined in November, marking the steepest fall since the pandemic, with business confidence dropping to its lowest in nearly two years. The new monthly report from KPMG and the REC reveals a
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Keir Starmer welcomed the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s “barbaric regime” in Syria, urging civilian protection and a political solution to ensure stability. The British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, just before his first Middle East visit, called Syria’s
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Housing Secretary Angela Rayner announced planning reforms, enabling Whitehall to approve developments without council committee input, provided they meet national and local standards. Under the new reforms, Whitehall will be able to fast-track developments that align with
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A man, 42, was killed in a dog attack in East London, and the dog’s owner, Leanne McDonnell, faces multiple charges. Metropolitan Police confirmed that a 42-year-old man died after a dog attack in East London on
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has approved Marks & Spencer’s plan to demolish and rebuild its iconic Marble Arch store on Oxford Street after years of legal and political delays. The British government has given the green light
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Britain’s defence minister warns that the army could face collapse within six months during a major war, urging for stronger reserves to address readiness and recruitment struggles. The UK defence minister has issued a stark warning that
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Met Office warns that Londoners will face disruption during Thursday evening’s rush hour, with gusts of up to 43 mph forecast. Strong winds of up to 40mph are expected to disrupt London’s evening rush hour on
London (Parliament Politics Magazine)- Police are investigating the death of a deer in Richmond Park after a dog chased and fatally injured it. Forces remind dog walkers to keep their pets under control to protect park wildlife. Met police are on the
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Government plans to expand prison capacity by 20,000 spaces face a five-year delay and £4.2bn cost overrun, with a projected shortage of 12,400 spaces by 2027, a National Audit Office report reveals. According to a damning report
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK government is introducing new measures to inform stalking victims of their perpetrator’s identity and strengthening stalking protection orders. Under new government measures, the process for stalking victims to learn their perpetrator’s identity will be sped
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Sir Keir Starmer has dismissed the idea that the UK must choose between the US and EU and advocates pragmatic relations to secure Britain’s future. Prime Minister Starmer has “Utterly rejected” the notion that Britain must pick
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
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Storm Bert has caused severe flooding across the UK, with severe flooding in south Wales, and three reported fatalities. The storm has led to widespread power outages and significant travel disruptions. Storm Bert triggers major flooding across
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Senior Britain’s religious leaders have united to oppose the assisted dying bill, highlighting the potential for abuse, inadequate palliative care and the dangers of a “duty to die mentality”. A coalition of 29 faith leaders has come
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The British government is seeking to appoint a new EU negotiator to oversee the UK’s relationship with the European Union, with a salary of up to £200,000. Ministers are looking to hire a new EU negotiator as
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Confidential prison layouts in England and Wales have been leaked on the dark web, leading to security concerns over organized crime exploiting the information. The Ministry of Justice is working to secure prisons and identify the source
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Gatwick Airport’s South Terminal was evacuated following the detection of a suspicious item in luggage, while police and bomb disposal teams investigated the scene. Access to the terminal and train station has been restricted Passengers were evacuated,
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A controlled explosion was carried out near the US Embassy in Nine Elms, London after a suspicious package was found. Authorities have surrounded the area as inquiries continue. Metropolitan Police carried out a “controlled explosion” near the
