London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK government is introducing new measures to inform stalking victims of their perpetrator’s identity and strengthening stalking protection orders. Under new government measures, the process for stalking victims to learn their perpetrator’s identity will be sped
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Sir Keir Starmer has dismissed the idea that the UK must choose between the US and EU and advocates pragmatic relations to secure Britain’s future. Prime Minister Starmer has “Utterly rejected” the notion that Britain must pick
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour’s plan to reduce NHS waiting times to 18 weeks is facing opposition from NHS leaders, with most trust bosses saying that target is unattainable due to a growing patient backlog of 7.64 million. NHS bosses are
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Met Police has apologised for a data breach that accidentally revealed the identities of the Westminster “honeytrap” scandal in an investigation update email, raising concerns over trust in reporting sensitive cases. The Metropolitan Police issued an apology
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – MPs are ready to vote on Kim Leadbeater’s assisted dying bill, which seeks to legalize medically assisted death for terminally ill patients under strict protection; voting is expected on Friday 29 November in the House of Commons.
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Britain and Iraq have signed a historic deal to crack down on people-smuggling gangs, involving joint operations and enhanced border security. The return of Iraqi asylum seekers to their home country will also be part of the
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – CCTV footage from a Whitefield School in London reveals severe abuse of autistic children, including isolation in padded rooms and neglect, sparked outrage among parents and safeguarding experts. According to CCTV footage obtained by the BBC, autistic
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The British government is imposing a £5 cap on online slot bets for individuals over 25 and £2 for younger adults, also proposing to increase tax on gambling companies to fund addiction treatment programs. Under new plans,
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Storm Bert caused widespread flooding across England and Wales, damaging 500 properties, including 400 in Wales. Authorities are investigating flood warning failures and pushing for more funding to secure coal tips after landslides. Over 500 homes and
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The report highlights that Euston and Euston Square Tube stations urgently require upgradation to avoid overcrowding and safety issues, with no clear plan in place to address these critical concerns including fire regulations. According to the report,
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – James Scott Rhys Anderson, 22, a British man has been captured by Russian forces while fighting for Ukraine’s Kursk region. The UK government is providing support to his family. The British government has pledged full support for
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Cancer Research UK warns that smoking will cause 300,000 cancer cases in Britain by 2029, calling for legislative changes to control tobacco use and protect public health. MPs are urged to support the Tobacco and Vapes bill
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Storm Bert has caused severe flooding across the UK, with severe flooding in south Wales, and three reported fatalities. The storm has led to widespread power outages and significant travel disruptions. Storm Bert triggers major flooding across
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Senior Britain’s religious leaders have united to oppose the assisted dying bill, highlighting the potential for abuse, inadequate palliative care and the dangers of a “duty to die mentality”. A coalition of 29 faith leaders has come
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The British government is seeking to appoint a new EU negotiator to oversee the UK’s relationship with the European Union, with a salary of up to £200,000. Ministers are looking to hire a new EU negotiator as
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Confidential prison layouts in England and Wales have been leaked on the dark web, leading to security concerns over organized crime exploiting the information. The Ministry of Justice is working to secure prisons and identify the source
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Gatwick Airport’s South Terminal was evacuated following the detection of a suspicious item in luggage, while police and bomb disposal teams investigated the scene. Access to the terminal and train station has been restricted Passengers were evacuated,
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A controlled explosion was carried out near the US Embassy in Nine Elms, London after a suspicious package was found. Authorities have surrounded the area as inquiries continue. Metropolitan Police carried out a “controlled explosion” near the
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK Defense Secretary John Healey will face MPs over reports that British-made Storm Shadow missiles were used by Ukraine in attacks within Russia, amid growing Western involvement. John Healey, the UK defense secretary, is ready to appear
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Inflation in the UK rose to 2.3% in October, heaping stress on the Bank of England to delay further interest rate cuts until next year. Statistics released by the UK’s Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that
UK – Palliative Care Minister Stephen Kinnock supports the legalization of assisted dying, mentioning its potential to improve end-of-life care, despite opposition from Health Secretary Wes Streeting. Health Minister Stephen Kinnock has announced he will vote in favour of the assisted dying
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Farmer union Bradshaw condemned government inheritance tax changes as a “betrayal,” warning they could increase food prices and harm farmers. The leader of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has blamed the government for an extraordinary “betrayal” over
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that free trade talks with India will be relaunched in the new year, following a bilateral meeting with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi after meeting at the G20 summit in
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Meteorological Office (MET) has predicted up to 20 cm of snow in the worst-hit areas, with icy conditions and wintry showers expected. Amber cold health alerts have been issued, with the potential for “significant impacts” including
Greater Manchester (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Mayor Andy Burnham has congratulated Leigh Miners Rangers Rugby League Academy after the community club was awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service in the 2024 Honours List. As reported by Wigan Today, the club fielded
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Sir Keir Starmer is ready to become the first UK prime minister in six years to hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, promising to rebuild ties on “a pragmatic relationship” at the G20 summit in Brazil.
London (Parliament Politics Magzine) – The UK Met Office has issued a warning that it could be time to get out the woolly jumpers, as an Arctic blast brings the danger of plunging temperatures, sleet, snow and ice. As reported by the
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Stephen Moore, a senior economic adviser to President-elect Donald Trump has suggested that Britain prioritize trade agreements with the US rather than seeking close ties with the European Union. During an interview with BBS Radio, Stephen Moore
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Boris Johnson has voiced concern that German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s recent talk with Russian President Vladimir Putin may signal a return to the so-called Normandy Format. The former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson highlighted the talk voicing
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Health Secretary raised concerns over cosmetic surgery deaths for safer practices for UK citizens travelling abroad for cosmetic treatments. Wes Streeting, UK’s health minister warns people considering cosmetic surgery abroad, like Brazilian butt lifts (BBL) to
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Francois Hollande, former French President made a direct appeal to Keir Starmer, asking him to step up and lead Europe after Trump returns to the White House. Francois Hollande, who led France between 2012 and 2017, insisted
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Samherji fishing company from Iceland won its case against an artist over a fabricated apology regarding the company’s involvement in Namibia’s major corruption scandal. On Thursday, the High Court in London ruled in favor of Samherji
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK Transport Secretary Louise Haigh plans stricter airline consumer protections following an inquiry into the August 2023 air traffic control breakdown. UK transport secretary Louise Haigh has said that the Airline passengers will benefit from more stringent
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor to deliver first Mansion House Speech on Thursday evening, expected to announce pensions market reforms aimed at boosting investment Growth in UK Infrastructure. Rachel Reeves tells BBC News that UK Public sector pension funds are insufficient
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – At a Locality conference, Andy Burnham, Manchester mayor, pushes for devolved job support and core funding to empower the charity sector’s role in employment assistance. Mayor Andy Burnham said yesterday at an event that the Department for
London (Parliament Politics Magazine)- The UK government is considering imposing fines of £10,000 on social media executives who fail to act against illegal knife advertisements. Labour has planned this strategy to meet its commitment to halving knife crime over the next ten
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Mayor Sadiq Khan said London should be capable of setting its own laws on whether council tenants are authorised to buy their own homes. London’s mayor appeared to indicate that borough councils should have the capacity to
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK prime minister, Sir Keir Starmer has committed to an ambitious climate target, aiming to cut Britain’s greenhouse gas emissions by 81% by 2035. Speaking at the COP29 summit in Baku, Starmer stated that the UK
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Sir Keir Starmer says he wants “good relations with all of our allies” and asserted that Britain can maintain strong relationships with both the EU and the US despite Donald Trump’s recent re-election as US president. The
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Boris Johnson has disregarded claims Queen Elizabeth II once referred to him as an “idiot” just days before her death, calling the allegations “highly unlikely”. According to the book, titled ‘Out’ by Tim Shipman, the late Queen
Belfast, Northern Ireland – Healthcare workers in Northern Ireland are poised for “large-scale industrial action” unless their pay is brought into line with colleagues in England, Scotland, and Wales, according to union representatives. Unison’s Head of Health, Anne Speed, warned that the
In a significant step to support those seeking to quit smoking, NHS England has announced the reintroduction of Varenicline, an improved stop-smoking medication available by prescription. With the potential to aid tens of thousands of individuals in England, this daily tablet is
With Black Friday approaching on November 29 and the holiday shopping season underway, TSB is alerting consumers to a surge in online purchase scams. New data from the bank reveals that purchase scams account for over half (55%) of authorised push payment
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which would allow adults with less than six months to live to end their life, has been introduced to Parliament. The bill includes strict requirements for eligibility, including approval from two independent doctors and
London (Parliament Politics Magzine) – Andy Burnham stressed the need for quality housing and collaboration with landlords to improve standards. At the NRLA’s annual Landlord Conference this week, Greater Manchester Mayor and former Government Minister Andy Burnham highlighted the importance of quality
Greater Manchester (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Mayor Andy Burnham has assured he doesn’t want landlords to leave the market. While MPs during the recent discussion on the Renters’ Rights Bill talked about the “unjust” PRS with some stating it would be a
London (Parliament Politics Magzine) – Callum Tindal-Draper, 22, dies fighting in Ukraine’s foreign volunteer platoon, despite family pleas. Callum Tindal-Draper, a 22-year-old from Cornwall, was killed while fighting in Ukraine for the country’s foreign volunteer platoon. He had joined the fight against
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK Defence Minister John Healey said on Monday that he expects the new administration of Donald Trump to remain committed to NATO and Ukraine. Asked whether support for Ukraine had declined following Trump’s victory in the U.S.
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – 36 cautions have been issued by coroners in England and Wales this year over the inadequate sharing of NHS patient information, with some patients failing due to a lack of accurate information. Problems induced by conflicting IT
London (Parliametn Politics Magzine) – UK evaluates defence commitments as Trump’s approach to Ukraine raises questions on future alliances. The UK is examining all possible options when it comes to the US president-elect Donald Trump’s approach to Ukraine, the chief secretary to
