Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Florez-Ortiz, 38-years-old, from Islington was part of a gang that stole over £2m of jewellery, targeting Hatton Garden, King’s Cross, and Portobello Road. The victim was working in Brighton on January 18 of last year, flogging expensive
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Brentside High School in Hanwell is supporting Ealing Council’s campaign to tackle electronic waste by encouraging pupils and families to recycle responsibly. Recently, locals and students from Ealing came together to recycle unwanted goods and devices. Donations,
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – New Addington has lost its last high street bank after Lloyds closed, sparking concerns over access to financial services for Croydon residents. By launching what is said to be a community campaign that purposefully leaves out a
Waltham Forest (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Pride of Waltham Forest Awards 2025 winners have been announced, celebrating outstanding individuals and groups who make a difference in the community. Eleven awards were given out, and the winners were commended for their beneficial
Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The landlord of a landmark Greenwich riverside pub says there is “no glee” after winning an appeal to keep its outdoor seating, calling the inquiry unnecessary. The benches and tables outside the Trafalgar Tavern were to be
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A test purchasing operation in Hackney found many retailers illegally selling nicotine vapes to under-18s, sparking renewed calls for stricter enforcement. A 16-year-old volunteer participated in 44 test attempts over the course of three days, with 27
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick says Tory candidates must back leaving the ECHR or stand down, pushing the party further right ahead of conference. As reported by The Guardian, Robert Jenrick has urged Conservative candidates to commit
Paris (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Former French President Sarkozy found guilty of criminal conspiracy over alleged Libyan campaign funds; his ex-chief of staff also convicted of corruption. As reported by The Telegraph, Nicolas Sarkozy was convicted of criminal conspiracy but cleared of
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Housing Secretary Steve Reed dismisses leadership rumors, confirming Andy Burnham will complete his full term as Greater Manchester mayor. As reported by The Independent, a Cabinet minister called suggestions of Andy Burnham seeking Labour leadership “tittle-tattle,” despite
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Energy secretary Ed Miliband is exploring ways to expand North Sea drilling without breaking Labour’s pledge against new oil licenses, amid activist pressure. As reported by the Guardian, Ed Miliband is considering fresh North Sea drilling despite
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour says PM Sir Keir Starmer’s 2020 leadership campaign paid chief of staff Morgan McSweeney, clarifying his salary didn’t come from Labour Together. As reported by The Guardian, Labour confirmed Keir Starmer paid Morgan McSweeney’s 2020 salary
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A family of three became the first asylum seekers to arrive in the UK under the new “one in, one out” deal with France, amid record Channel crossings. As reported by The Independent, a family of three
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson says she faced sexist briefings from Number 10 despite being seen as Sir Keir Starmer’s favored deputy. As reported by The Telegraph, Bridget Phillipson said she “completely” believes she has been targeted by
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s plan to end Troubles veterans’ immunity faces Supreme Court challenge, with Tory backing amid legal, human rights dispute. As reported by The Telegraph, Labour’s plan to scrap Troubles veterans’ immunity will
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – BT CEO Allison Kirkby says UK telecoms face government costs 10x higher than Europe, warning the industry is at “peak” costs ahead of November’s budget. As reported by The Guardian, BT’s chief executive warned that telecom operators
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood orders urgent review of asylum seeker taxi use after BBC report revealed some costly journeys to appointments. As reported by The Independent, Shabana Mahmood has launched an urgent review into the use and
Tallinn (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Estonia’s Prime Minister Kristen Michal says US President Donald Trump has made it clear he will defend Poland and the Baltic states against Russian threats. As reported by The Telegraph, Estonia expressed confidence that President Trump would
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ministers hire firms for £6m to explore private funding for NHS clinics, sparking fears of costly PFI-style failures while Labour pledges public ownership. As reported by The Guardian, firms received £6m to help ministers plan privately funded
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Institute for Government, funded by Lord Sainsbury, urges Labour to raise taxes on the middle class rather than the wealthy to cover a £30bn budget gap. As reported by The Telegraph, Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces calls
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – CPRE data reveals 1.44m homes possible on brownfield land, sparking calls for a “brownfield-first” policy against Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s stance. As reported by The Guardian, new data suggests that about 1.4 million homes could be built
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey warned Nigel Farage could create a “Trump-style” Britain, rolling back gun laws and threatening rights, urging voters to act. As reported by The Independent, Ed Davey warned that Reform UK leader Nigel
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour deputy contender Lucy Powell warns the party risks losing London voters to left-wing and Reform UK, urging unity to protect support. As reported by The Standard, Lucy Powell warned that Labour risks losing London voters to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Health Secretary Wes Streeting urged expectant mothers to ignore Donald Trump’s false claims linking paracetamol in pregnancy to autism, citing no evidence. As reported by The Independent, Wes Streeting rejected US President Donald Trump’s claims linking paracetamol
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook refuses to promise Labour will end asylum hotel use by 2029 amid protests and logistical challenges. As reported by The Independent, a government minister declined to confirm Labour’s pledge to end asylum hotel
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – NHS productivity rose 2.7%, beating the 2% target, easing fiscal pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of the autumn Budget. As reported by The Telegraph, NHS staff exceeded government targets, giving Chancellor Rachel Reeves a pre-Budget advantage.
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Great Britain’s energy operator Neso boosts real-time monitoring and protocols to prevent blackouts, ensuring grid resilience after Iberian outages. As reported by The Guardian, Great Britain’s energy operator Neso said it has upgraded grid monitoring to future-proof
Tallinn (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Estonia offered to host British nuclear-capable F-35s, amid NATO consultations on rules of engagement following Russian incursions into alliance skies. As reported by The Telegraph, Estonia’s defence minister Hanno Pevkur confirmed the country is open to hosting
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson pledges to push the full workers’ rights bill if elected deputy leader, promising union support. As reported by The Guardian, Bridget Phillipson promised to keep the employment rights bill intact if elected deputy
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – 6 UK charities cut ties with Duchess Sarah Ferguson after a 2011 email to Jeffrey Epstein surfaced; her 35-year Teenage Cancer Trust role ended, amid scrutiny linked to Prince Andrew. AS BBC News reported, 6 charities in
New York (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper says Russia’s actions risk a direct NATO clash, pledging UK jets will confront any airspace violations to protect allies. As reported by The Independent, addressing the UN, Yvette Cooper said British
UK (Parliament Politics magazine) – UK pension savers withdrew a record £70.9 billion from retirement pots in 2024-25, up nearly 36% from the previous year, amid widespread “fear and rumour” about impending budget changes. Experts cautioned against rash decisions driven by speculation
Birmingham (Parliament Politics magazine) – Martin Lewis has warned UK households with savings of £10,000 or more that they could face increased taxation, not on the savings themselves but on the interest generated from those savings. He explains the personal savings allowance
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK health experts slam President Trump administration’s paracetamol-autism claims, saying it spreads fear and misleads pregnant women about safe pain relief. As reported by The Independent, UK health experts have condemned reports that Trump officials will link
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ministers are considering devolution reforms that could give mayors control of schools, hospitals, and local services to improve accountability and cut costs. As reported by the Guardian, the British government is drafting reforms to grant mayors wider
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hannah Doyle from the UK urges Leeds NHS Trust’s inclusion in the national investigation into maternity and neonatal care. She highlights failings in children’s care and seeks improvements to prevent future tragedies. As Leeds Live reported, a
USA (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Russia has strongly condemned the United States for blocking a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, calling the veto irresponsible amid escalating violence. The US veto prevented global consensus on ending hostilities despite
Richmond upon Thames (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Richmond upon Thames borough is ranked the 3rd safest in London and 5th in the UK by Get Licensed, with 67.1 crimes per 1,000 residents, a Crime Severity Score of 9.8, and a Safety Score
Middle East (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Qatar has officially lodged a complaint with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) against Israel following an Israeli attack that violated Qatar’s airspace in Doha. The Qatari government condemned the strike as reckless and dangerous to
World (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Brazil has officially joined South Africa in filing a genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. This legal intervention, invoking Article 63 of the
Europe (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A cyberattack on Collins Aerospace’s MUSE system disrupted operations at Heathrow, Brussels, and Berlin airports, causing flight delays, cancellations, and manual check-ins, with authorities actively working to restore normal service. As The Telegraph News reported, a major
UK Parliament (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The assisted dying bill in England and Wales has cleared all stages in the House of Commons and has now entered the House of Lords for further scrutiny with a two-day debate underway. The bill, which
UK Parliament (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK government has scheduled a parliamentary debate on the “Stop Killing Games” (SKG) petition for 3 November 2025, following the petition receiving almost 190,000 signatures in the UK alone. The movement, started by YouTuber Ross
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Met Police PC Imran Mahmood was cleared in a gross misconduct hearing over Tasing Jordan Walker-Brown on May 4, 2020, causing paralysis; IOPC investigated, and Met Police later paid compensation. As BBC News reported, a Metropolitan Police
Newham (Parliament Politics Magaziner) – The Newham Independent Party won a crushing victory in Plaistow South, Newham Council, with Md Nazrul Islam securing 913 votes, becoming the 4th councillor and forming an official opposition. As The Standard News reported, Labour has lost
Tower Hamlets (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Tower Hamlets stands against hate with a weekend of events, including Town Hall celebrations and Brick Lane Curry Festival, highlighting diversity, migration history, and community unity, with 90% of residents reporting harmony. As Tower Hamlets News
Rishi Sunak (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK taxpayers lost £400m after hundreds of startups backed by Rishi Sunak’s Covid-era investment fund collapsed, raising fresh scrutiny of the scheme. The Future Fund invested £1.14 billion to support 1,190 businesses, some of which were
Middle East (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A UN inquiry concluded Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, but Father Elias Mallon warned Security Council weakness may block Genocide Convention action. Pope Pius XI established CNEWA in 1926 to support the church in the
Europe (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The European Commission is weighing a ban on Russian LNG imports as part of new sanctions against Moscow over its ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, and Donald Trump,
Waltham Forest (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Drag queen Jonny Woo brings his acclaimed ‘Un-Royal Variety’ show to Soho Theatre, blending comedy, cabaret, and satire in a dazzling performance. There will be a variety of art, music, and performances during the three-night event
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Met Police launch a murder investigation after 43-year-old Michael John Edwards died in hospital days after a reported assault in Southwark. On Saturday, September 13, at 02:55, officers were summoned in response to complaints of an altercation.
