UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK’s inflation rate dipped to 2.5% in December, bringing some comfort to households, while it still exceeds the Bank of England’s 2% goal. The new data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows that Britain’s inflation
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Britain and Mauritius report progress on a Chagos Islands agreement, with the UK retaining Diego Garcia for 99 years, though Mauritius wants changes. The British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s efforts to hand over the Chagos Islands to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss argued that the UK cannot succeed unless the British media, such as the BBC and The Times, are reformed, accusing them of not covering major issues. Liz Truss is known
Haringey News (Parliament Politics Magazine) – After a 36-year-old man was fatally stabbed in the Haringey borough, North London, three men and a woman were taken into custody on the suspicion of murder. A 36-year-old man was stabbed to death in Harringay
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Deloitte’s latest survey shows that UK CFOs plan to cut significant costs and reduce hiring in 2025 in response to increasing national insurance contributions. According to Deloitte’s latest survey, two-thirds of finance directors reported no plans to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Common Wealth report warns that private ownership could lead to a sudden North Sea oil and gas decrease, leaving taxpayers with a £10.8bn bill. The think tank’s report predicts that the current model of private ownership
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A terrorism watchdog suggests Britain should review the national security in repatriating stateless persons like Shamima Begum, despite worries. Jonathan Hall KC, the government’s independent terrorism reviewer, has recommended that the UK repatriate British nationals of the
China (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves arrived in Beijing, arguing for stronger relations with China to enhance British businesses despite market challenges and criticism. Despite UK financial pressures, Chancellor Reeves defends her decision to visit China to strengthen the economy,
Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The 204-home tower scheme’s developer, Comer Homes, has three years to remove the orange cladding. He has to pay the Greenwich council close to £7 million. The Planning Inspectorate has decided that a 204-home tower project in
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform MPs, including Nigel Farage, earn more than £10,000 through Elon Musk’s X platform, while critics accuse them of promoting harmful discourse. Nigel Farage, Lee Anderson, and Rupert Lowe have all reported receiving significant payments from Musk’s
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Health Secretary Wes Streeting supports private healthcare in cutting NHS waiting times but insists it must provide genuine additional capacity. The health secretary, who has criticised “middle-class lefties” for prioritising ideology over patient care, stated he would
Merton (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Merton council has awarded a new eight-year contract to the resource management company Veolia, which will provide maintenance services from April 2025. Environmental services organization will also offer the city residents recycling, trash picking and winter
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – David Lammy, addressing foreign policy experts, warned that Russian aggression has disrupted post-Cold War peace and backed increased NATO spending. In his first speech of 2025, the foreign secretary discussed the Cold War and criticized Vladimir Putin
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The latest data reveals that Transport for London has paid over £2 million in pothole compensation claims over the past three years. In 2022-23, TfL allocated £1.7m for just 12 pothole complaints, a sharp rise from £310,000
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – CMA Planning has granted the planning permission for the new co – living property at 305A Kingsland Road in the Haggerston, which is owned by Scape Living. The aim is to build 150 additional co-living units in
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Metropolitan Police’s handling of accusations against Mohamed Al Fayed is under scrutiny, with concerns about missed opportunities to conduct a proper inquiry. The Metropolitan Police is examining 21 claims made against the late former Harrods chief,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine): The Labour government proposes a new deal to help farmers earn more and be sustainable, but protests continue over unpopular tax and subsidy cuts. Tens of thousands of farmers stage mass protests over controversial changes to agricultural inheritance
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour leader hit back at Elon Musk, accusing him of spreading false claims about child sexual violence while defending Jess Phillips from threats. During his speech on NHS reform, Sir Starmer responded to Elon Musk’s backlash over
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – According to a new report highlighting growing income inequality, FTSE 100 CEOs will make more money by midday Monday than the average worker in a year. The High Pay Centre report shows that executives will reach a
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Around 90% of schools affected by the RAAC crisis are still waiting for dangerous concrete to be removed, while critics are raising concerns. Stephen Morgan, Labour’s education minister, has revealed that the RAAC problem may take as
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Health Secretary has confirmed that the NHS app is ready for a major update, allowing patients to manage appointments and choose care providers. To tackle growing waiting lists, the National Health Service (NHS) application will transform
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK’s move for eVisas for non-EU migrants faces backlash, campaigners warn that the UK’s digital visa plan for non-EU migrants could create hurdles. The British government is moving forward with an eVisa system for non-EU residents,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Nigel Farage distances himself from Elon Musk’s support for jailed Tommy Robinson, despite Musk’s influence and financial support for Reform UK. The tech mogul Elon Musk, who has expressed support for the Reform UK party and is
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ministers have initiated an independent commission to address challenges in the adult social care system, with plans to deliver a national care service by 2028. A new taskforce, led by Louise Casey, will work on proposals for
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The rapper Stormzy was restricted from driving for nine months after being caught using a mobile phone while driving in West London. The rapper, Michael Ebenazer Owuo Junior, 31, also known as Stormzy, confessed in a letter
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Refugee Council has urged the Home Office to propose a refugee visa scheme to reduce the risk of deaths in the Channel, following record figures of fatalities. A report issued by the Refugee Council on Thursday, titled
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK government has appointed the Behavioural Insights Team to tackle heat pump myths, focused on enhancing wider acceptance despite negative media coverage. Heat pumps, which operate on electricity rather than gas, are considered vital for reducing
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – London’s New Year fireworks went ahead, while heavy storms forced the cancellation of celebrations across the UK, including in Edinburgh and Blackpool. The bad weather led to the halt of several New Year events nationwide, but London
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – In his New Year’s message, Sir Keir Starmer pledges to rebuild Britain in 2025, despite tough Labour poll numbers and a difficult start as Prime Minister. The Prime Minister promised the new year would focus on rebuilding,
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Shafira Huang, is offering a £1.5 million prize after £10.4 million worth of jewellery and designer handbags were robbed from Primrose Hill mansion. A thief broke into a house near Avenue Road, Primrose Hill, by entering through
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Top Labour politicians, including John Prescott and Jack Straw, advised Tony Blair to postpone opening Britain’s labour market to eastern EU citizens in 2004. New documents released to the National Archives in Kew, west London, revealed that
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Sir Keir Starmer is spending his first overseas holiday as Prime Minister with his family in Madeira, following the tragic death of his brother. Despite having access to Chequers, his official country retreat, Sir Keir had to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Elon Musk criticized Sir Keir Starmer’s government, claiming only a few businesses are willing to invest in the UK under the current administration. Mr Musk, a tech mogul and prominent ally of Donald Trump, argued that the
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Experts have urged ministers to tackle the housing crisis, as the report suggests poor-quality homes are damaging the health of millions of older people. According to a study by the Centre for Ageing Better, 4.5 million individuals
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
