UK annual inflation drop to 2.5% in December

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

Progress seen in UK-Mauritius Chagos Islands talks

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

Terror lawyer urges UK to reconsider IS return policy

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

Elon Musk’s X pays Reform MPs, including Nigel Farage

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

Non-EU migrants at risk in UK’s new eVisa system

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,

Reform UK leader separates himself from Robinson

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

London celebrates 2025 with fireworks

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

Bank of England holds rates at 4.75% amid growth concerns

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 hospitals waive £112m in foreign patient debts

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

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