Kingston upon Thames (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Kingston Council approves a nearly 5% council tax hike, keeping it the most expensive borough in London, according to new government data. Council members agreed to the rise on February 27. It will result in
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledged not to accept free concert tickets after backlash over attending a show with a family member, citing public concerns. As reported by The Guardian, Ms. Reeves stated she will stop accepting free concert
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves defends deep spending cuts, citing global uncertainty and fiscal responsibility, but critics warn of impacts on struggling families. As reported by The Guardian, Ms. Reeves justified deep welfare and public spending cuts, pointing to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wes Streeting condemned the NHS’s reliance on foreign recruits, calling it morally unacceptable, and pledged to focus on training British doctors. As reported by The Telegraph, Wes Streeting has urged the NHS to stop taking advantage of
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney Council is set to take control of the leisure centres, saving hundreds of thousands annually. The move marks a significant shift in management strategy. The Town Hall has modified its agreement with Greenwich Leisure Ltd, also
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A KPMG survey reveals rising economic pessimism in the UK, leading consumers to spend less and save for financial hardships. As reported by The Guardian, ahead of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s spring statement, a survey reveals consumers are
Tower Hamlets (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Court hears of £18m rogue lettings scam in Tower Hamlets, leaving victims homeless, and jobless. This fraud was exposed, with rogue estate agents facing jail. According to reports, hundreds of people were duped into signing contracts
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – MPs raise concerns over misleading emails targeting Ahsan Mansur, Bangladesh’s central bank governor, amid his inquiry into alleged money laundering. As reported by The Guardian, MPs in Britain fear they have been subjected to a misinformation effort.
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine): The Joseph Rowntree Foundation analysis suggests that the average UK family could lose £1,400 annually by 2030 due to frozen tax thresholds and rising living costs. A new financial study indicates that UK households may lose £1,400 annually
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Bermondsey Chamber Orchestra makes its debut at St. Mary Magdalen Church this Sunday, marked in the classical music scene by Southwark Philharmonic musicians. The St. Mary Magdalen Building fund will benefit from the £5 admission to their
