UK house prices could rise 2–4% in 2026, Nationwide predicts, as falling interest rates, rising wages, and improved affordability support buyers.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a setback to UK planning reforms after senior adviser Catherine Howard quits the Treasury amid deregulation disputes.
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham calls reports of a leadership challenge to Keir Starmer “rubbish” amid growing Labour unrest.
Reform UK’s Martin Murray says it’s time to move on after Ian Cooper quit as Staffordshire council leader over racist social media allegations.
The latest food hygiene ratings for Croydon restaurants, cafes, takeaways and businesses have been published, revealing how local venues performed.
Southwark Council has approved a new engagement strategy, but critics warn the proposed changes may fall short of addressing community concerns.
Plans to demolish a former London crown court and replace it with student accommodation and social housing have been approved by Southwark councillors.
Croydon Borough’s archives have secured a £10,000 grant to support research and public engagement, prompting fresh examination of historical records.
Postpartum haemorrhage in England up 19% since 2020 to 32/1,000 births (16,780 cases last year). NHS maternity safety concerns rise amid complex births.
The BMA criticises Health Secretary Wes Streeting for scaremongering over NHS flu pressures ahead of resident doctors’ strikes.
Zipcar’s exit from the UK opens opportunities as car-sharing rivals like Free2Move, Hiyacar, and Turo consider expanding in London.
Metropolitan Police have increased patrols at the Morrisons car park in Acton, Ealing, following rising safety concerns and reports of suspicious activity.
Bromley’s Vue Cinema is screening the festive classic Home Alone alongside the new animated sequel Zootropolis 2, drawing strong family audiences.
A 1960s Brixton office block in Lambeth will be redeveloped into a 341-room hotel and co-working hub, but a Nando’s restaurant and gym will be lost.
Striking traffic wardens were blocked from entering a tense Bromley meeting, later disrupted by pro-Palestine activists amid heightened local tensions.
Healthwatch Havering’s new report evaluates frailty ward at Queen’s Hospital, outlining findings, patient concerns, and recommendations for improved care.
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Former Premier League referee David Coote’s sentencing for making a category A indecent image of a child, to which he pleaded guilty in October 2025, was postponed from 11 December to 8 January 2026 at Nottingham Crown
Bulgaria (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov announced his government’s resignation on 11 December 2025, moments before a parliamentary no-confidence vote, bowing to weeks of mass protests over corruption, economic policies, and a controversial 2026 budget. The move, amid
A new FOI request shows Croydon Council issued £1.4m in fines for LTN breaches in just one month, intensifying scrutiny over the controversial scheme.
Mayor Jason Perry’s remark on raising £20m has become a pivotal element in Croydon LTN legal battle, adding new political weight to the ongoing dispute.
An artisan chocolate shop and café has opened its first London branch in Dulwich, offering handcrafted treats and expanding its growing brand presence.
A petition to stop planned works on a key Hammersmith and Fulham road has gained thousands of signatures, signaling strong community opposition.
USA (Parliament Politics Magazine) – US Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered a switch from Calibri to Times New Roman for all official documents effective 10 December 2025, reversing a Biden-era accessibility change as part of efforts to eliminate DEIA initiatives. The
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lance Corporal George Hooley, 28, of the Parachute Regiment died in a tragic accident on 9 December 2025 while observing Ukrainian forces test a new defensive capability away from the front lines. The Ministry of Defence named
27 European nations, backed by the UK, move to narrow human rights rules to allow tougher migration measures, Rwanda-style deals, and wider deportation powers.
A £250,000 Rolls Royce was hauled off a Mayfair street as Westminster Council intensified its crackdown on luxury vehicle owners parking illegally.
Israel approves 764 West Bank homes as Smotrich pushes settlement expansion, while Palestinians warn the move undermines hopes for a future independent state.
Lisa Nandy defends London Mayor Sadiq Khan after Donald Trump’s harsh remarks, praising his record on housing, transport, and youth safety.
Haringey Council unanimously approves a 36-home redevelopment at a Wood Green timber yard, despite objections over building height and privacy impacts.
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A mutated H3N2 influenza strain, identified as subclade K with seven new mutations, drives an early and potentially severe UK flu season, with hospital admissions up 56% year-on-year and predictions of the worst outbreak in decades. Experts
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Baroness Anne Longfield, former Children’s Commissioner, has been appointed to lead the UK’s national inquiry into grooming gangs child sexual abuse, following months of delays and resignations. The three-year, £65 million probe for England and Wales will
Ofgem plans a £30 energy credit and faster account setup to curb rising £4.5bn debt, urging UK home movers to register quickly to avoid power loss.
Donald Trump renewed attacks on London Mayor Sadiq Khan, criticising his leadership and tying his remarks to broader debates on UK immigration policy.
Javan Lee has been convicted of murdering a fellow tenant during a dispute inside a Harrow houseshare, following a detailed police investigation and trial.
Lambeth Council unveils refurbished playgrounds at Max Roach Park and Norwood Park, offering upgraded facilities for families and children across Lambeth.
TfL confirms eastbound trains will not stop at Barons Court in Hammersmith and Fulham on 19 January, reversing an earlier pledge to keep the station open.
Keir Starmer faces pressure from Lib Dems and MPs to consider a UK–EU customs union as polls show strong voter support for closer EU trade ties.
A Croydon mother shares the heartbreaking loss of her son in a new NHS organ donation video, highlighting the urgent need for donors across the UK.
Scotland (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Met Office has named Storm Bram, issuing amber warnings for wind in north-west Scotland with gusts to 90mph and rain in Devon, Cornwall, and south-east Wales, alongside yellow alerts forecasting flooding, transport chaos, and danger to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – An employment tribunal ruled that NHS Fife harassed nurse Sandie Peggie after her complaint about sharing a female changing room with transgender doctor Dr Beth Upton at Victoria Hospital, upholding the harassment claim but dismissing discrimination, victimisation,
Alumni, architects and creatives have launched a campaign opposing Kohn Pedersen Fox’s plan to demolish the former London College of Fashion building.
Lambeth Council cancels the Country Show due to rising costs, legal issues, and budget pressures, prioritising essential services over non-statutory events.
Lambeth Council completed its annual overnight rough sleepers count, deploying staff and volunteers to assess homelessness levels across the borough.
Kemi Badenoch urges Labour to examine ethnicity and religion in the grooming gang inquiry, saying survivors need a full, transparent investigation.
China pledges to defend Taiwan’s sovereignty as Trump unveils a new US security strategy, highlighting regional tensions and naval deployments.
Councils warn finances are at breaking point as rising costs, loans, and delayed funding threaten services across England and Wales.
Former EHRC chair Kishwer Falkner calls on Nigel Farage to apologise after ex-classmates allege racist and antisemitic behaviour during his school years.
DWP chief Pat McFadden says young people “haven’t had the attention they deserve” as the government launches a major jobs, training, and housing support package.
UK charities fear funding delays could cut life-saving gambling addiction support as clinics face disruption under the new levy system.
Croydon figures Jason Perry and Jeet Bains face scrutiny after claiming credit for TfL’s Addiscombe crossings, sparking debate over political ownership.