UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK borrowing rose to £10.7bn in February, surpassing forecasts and posing a challenge for Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of her spring statement. Britain’s borrowing reached £10.7bn in February, exceeding expectations and adding pressure on the Chancellor before
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Health Secretary Wes Streeting says it’s immoral for the NHS to take medical staff from countries in crisis, blaming government failures in workforce planning. Wes Streeting warns that Brexit has forced the NHS to depend on medics
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Top pollster Sir John Curtice says SNP faces election challenges amid police fraud investigation, warning that financial trouble could harm their campaign. A top political analyst warns that a police inquiry could damage voter confidence and hinder
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth Council strikes a deal with Pocket Living to deliver 14 new social rent homes in Streatham, boosting affordable housing options in the area. The council will be the only owner and manager of these residences. The
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth hosts Mayor Sadiq Khan as he announces £6m investment to support domestic abuse victims, providing aid for safe accommodation and long-term recovery. Sadiq chose Lambeth to host the announcement in honor of the borough’s leadership in
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour announces plans to cut £5bn from welfare by 2029/30 to control spending, but critics warn it could harm disabled and low-income individuals. British government has outlined a £5bn welfare reduction plan, citing fiscal concerns, but the
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney Council launches public consultation on future transport plans, seeking resident input on travel initiatives after success in reducing carbon footprint. In order to make travel around the borough safer, greener, and healthier, the council has implemented
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform UK leader Nigel Farage announced 29 councillors joining his party as he attempted to shift focus from party rifts after Rupert Lowe’s suspension. After Mr Farage introduced 29 new Reform UK councillors, it was revealed that
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Thousands of protesters united under sunny skies in central London to ask the British Government for Palestinian support. The Palestine Coalition assembly at 1 pm near Green Park station drew members of the PSC and Stop The
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform UK’s Andrea Jenkyns called the dispute between Nigel Farage and Rupert Lowe temporary, emphasizing that it would “blow over.” Nigel Farage’s party’s senior-most woman told Sky News that the conflict involving Rupert Lowe “doesn’t look great”
