Germany (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Germany’s President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will undertake a state visit to the United Kingdom from December 3 to 5, marking the first German state visit to the UK in 27 years. Hosted by King Charles III and Queen
Bromley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Bromley born comedian Joe Wilkinson revealed Celebrity Traitors bosses once searched his bags during filming, calling it an awkward and surreal experience. Currently airing on BBC One and iPlayer, Wilkinson is part of the cast of the
Moscow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte publicly mocked the Russian submarine Novorossiysk for its reported technical problems, describing it as “broken” and “limping home” from patrol. Russian officials denied any malfunction, asserting the submarine surfaced near France as
Spain (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Severe flooding caused by Storm Alice trapped motorists in their vehicles in northeastern Spain’s Catalonia region, prompting emergency rescues and widespread travel disruption. Authorities have issued the highest red alert, closed roads and rail links, and urged
Jordan (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Jordan King Abdullah II of Jordan warned that the Middle East faces a bleak future without a peace process leading to an independent Palestinian state. He emphasised that a two-state solution is the sole viable path to
City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Fresh designs show how the proposed new research centre at St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, Westminster, could transform the historic medical site. As part of the larger Fleming Initiative, the Fleming Centre will serve as
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Residents have moved into a new Southwark Council housing block of 13 flats on Sedgemoor Place in Camberwell, boosting affordable home options. There are a variety of one, two, and three-bedroom apartments with balconies in the low-rise
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chestnut Park Primary School in Croydon is giving pupils a stronger voice through new leadership roles designed to boost confidence, teamwork and student engagement. In addition to electing a new School Council and Wellbeing and Eco Champions
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Welsh First Minister Baroness Eluned Morgan says a Reform UK government would be “catastrophic” for businesses, warning it could harm the economy. As reported by The Independent, the Welsh First Minister warns Nigel Farage’s Reform UK government
Bonfire Night, also widely known as Guy Fawkes Night, is celebrated across the United Kingdom every year on November 5th. Its origins trace back to a dramatic event in 1605 called the Gunpowder Plot, a failed conspiracy orchestrated by a group of
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer faces pressure over the dropped China spy case, with calls for transparency and answers from MPs and ministers. As reported by The Independent, Keir Starmer faces calls to address “unanswered questions” regarding
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British charities warn that harsh immigration talk is leading to threats and attacks on staff and call on the government for stronger protection. As reported by The Guardian, charities have raised alarm over increasing racial intimidation and
Jerusalem (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Israeli hostages held by Hamas to be released under a US-mediated ceasefire as President Donald Trump announces the war’s end en route to Israel. As reported by The Telegraph, the first phase of the Gaza peace plan
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson says Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s national security adviser Jonathan Powell played no role in the China spy case. As reported by The Independent, Bridget Phillipson said Sir Keir Starmer’s national security adviser was
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The GMB union report says that parliamentary staff of color earn £2,000 less than white colleagues, and women, disabled, and LGBTQ+ staff also face pay gaps. According to The Guardian, parliamentary staff of color earn about £2,000
Egypt (Parliament Politics Magazine) – US President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will co-chair a Gaza peace summit in Sharm el-Sheik with 20 countries. Donald Trump and Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will co-lead a Gaza peace summit in Sharm El-Sheikh,
Harrow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Kenton Road in Harrow is blocked in both directions after a collision at the Kenton Avenue junction this evening, police confirm. Traffic delays expected. One of the automobiles involved is thought to have flipped onto its roof
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Barnet takeaway has been handed a two-out-of-five food hygiene rating following a recent inspection, according to the Food Standards Agency. The Food Standards Agency awarded the score following an evaluation on September 11th to Dixy Fried
Bromley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Parts of the M25 in Bromley will face 10 days of delays as maintenance work begins on the Shoreham bridge, with drivers advised to plan ahead. The M25 will be closed at night between Junction 5 and
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southwark Council has announced a sweeping review of every major works project completed in the past decade to assess spending, performance and accountability. After plans to renovate existing buildings and add 44 new rooftop apartments were shelved
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Thousands joined a pro-Palestine rally in London for the Gaza war’s 2nd anniversary, as police managed counter-protests and kept order. Pro-Palestine demonstrators gathered in central London to mark two years since the Gaza war, after the ceasefire
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan faces backlash for saying the chant “from the river to the sea” isn’t always anti-Semitic ahead of planned pro-Palestine rallies. As reported by The Telegraph, Sadiq Khan has come under fire for
The role of the backbench MP in the Westminster system of parliament is generally undervalued. Backbenchers make up almost all of the House of Commons and, despite being denied a similar platform to members of the ministerial team or shadow cabinet, play
UK (Parliament Politics Megazine) – RedBird Capital Partners seeks UK approval to buy The Telegraph for £500 million, with Abu Dhabi’s IMI holding 15%. Founded by Gerry Cardinale, RedBird manages $12 billion globally. As Reuters News reported, RedBird Capital Partners has requested
Ukraine (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Melania Trump announced an open channel of communication with Russian President Vladimir Putin concerning Ukrainian children displaced by the war. Eight children have been reunited with their families amid ongoing diplomatic efforts. Melania Trump’s diplomatic efforts for
United States (Parliament Politics Magazine) – President Donald Trump threatened to cancel his upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping due to China’s new export controls on rare earth minerals. He warned of imposing “massive” tariffs on Chinese imports amid escalating trade
Germany (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Germany signals a major shift in policy by supporting enhanced powers for the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), marking a significant step toward deeper EU financial market integration. Finance Minister Christian Lindner’s new stance ends Berlin’s
Philippines (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A powerful 7.4 to 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of the Philippines, triggering tsunami warnings for the Philippines, Indonesia, and Palau. The threat has since been lifted after minor waves were detected, with rescue
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southwark Council has pledged to review all major works projects from the past decade following a scandal over estate repairs discussed this week. Residents of Rotherhithe’s Chilton Grove Estate have been living in uncertainty for years after
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council leader Jason Perry faces criticism after failing to publish any council spending figures since May, raising transparency concerns. After spending the most of the week on a personal reelection mission at the Conservative Party annual
Backbenchers are the majority of MPs who do not serve in the government or shadow government as cabinet members. Their responsibilities include representing their constituents and examining government operations. Whether or not the backbench MP belongs to the ruling party determines the
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southern Rail services in Croydon and Wandsworth face major weekend disruption, with several trains cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses. Trains on Saturday and Sunday (October 11 and October 12) will be impacted by engineering work. Outside
Hammersmith and Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Glenthorne Road strip club in Hammersmith and Fulham has had its licence renewed after two adjourned meetings delayed the decision for six months. Secrets has been based in Glenthorne Road in Hammersmith and Fulham
Sutton (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A full inquest into 12-year-old Brooke Wiggins’ death will begin next spring amid scrutiny over the tree’s maintenance and local safety measures in Sutton. Following a pre-inquest review presided over by Coroner Ivor Collett on October 7
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth Council doubles rubbish and recycling collections for residents in town centre flats, boosting cleanliness and community standards. Wandsworth‘s Cleaner Borough Plan, which aims to improve recycling and garbage services and make streets cleaner to help residents
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Waterloo Millennium Green in Lambeth has been cordoned off after an overnight stabbing. Police investigations are ongoing at the scene. Due to reports of a major event from the local community, Waterloo Millennium Green is presently closed.
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council is gearing up for Awaab’s Law, a new national housing standard taking effect on 27 October 2025, aimed at improving living conditions. The new regulation, which is intended to safeguard tenants, places stringent timelines on
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – More than 500,000 UK children are affected as families repay loans from Universal Credit, pushing them into debt and poverty. As reported by The Independent, new figures show that more than half a million children in Britain
Egypt (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Israel and Hamas agree on first-phase Gaza ceasefire with hostage release and troop pullback, praised by US President Donald Trump as a major peace step. As reported by The Guardian, following peace talks in Egypt, Israel and
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southwark Council has introduced online access for leaseholders and freeholders to view detailed breakdowns of their service charges, boosting transparency. Leaseholders could already request an itemized breakdown of all service charges, but doing so required completing a
Manchester (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has pledged to abolish stamp duty on primary residences if the party wins the next general election, calling it an “un-Conservative” tax. The move aims to boost home ownership and social mobility but
Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lewisham artist Jahnavi Inniss, 27, celebrates Black history through intricate quilting, using her art to honor heritage and cultural memory. Jahnavi Inniss, a 27-year-old graduate of Central Saint Martins, was born and raised in Catford and currently
Sydney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Former UFC fighter Suman Mokhtarian was fatally shot in a suspected gangland targeted attack while out for a walk in Sydney’s western suburb of Riverstone. His death follows a previous assassination attempt and has shocked the MMA
Los Angeles (Parliament Politics Magazine) – AI technology including a ChatGPT-generated image depicting a burning city played a crucial role in identifying and arresting 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht for the January Pacific Palisades wildfire that killed 12 people. The suspect was caught in
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Grade II-listed Berwick Manor Hotel in Rainham, Havering, has been served an enforcement notice over an alleged planning breach on green belt land. On October 3, the notice was delivered to The Berwick Manor Hotel, located
United Kingdom (Parliament Politics Magazine) – New UK legislation mandates banks to monitor pensioners’ bank accounts and share data with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to identify benefit fraud and overpayments. The move affects an estimated 1.36 million pensioners and
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Haringey Council has completed essential repairs on a popular lido as part of a £3.6 million renovation project aimed at revitalising the local landmark. The funds will be used by Haringey Council to address a backlog of
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch pledged to abolish stamp duty on primary residences to support homebuyers and boost the economy. As reported by The Guardian, at a Tory conference in Manchester, Kemi Badenoch announced the party’s plans to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK car dealer Vertu Motors warns JLR cyber attack could cut up to £5.5m from annual profits, hitting September sales and luxury car operations. As reported by The Standard, British car dealer group Vertu Motors warns it
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British PM Keir Starmer criticised shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick’s Birmingham remarks, calling him “hard to take seriously” amid race backlash. As reported by The Guardian, Sir Keir Starmer slammed Robert Jenrick over his Birmingham comments, calling
