UK (Parliament Politics Megazine) – RedBird Capital Partners seeks UK approval to buy The Telegraph for £500 million, with Abu Dhabi’s IMI holding 15%. Founded by Gerry Cardinale, RedBird manages $12 billion globally. As Reuters News reported, RedBird Capital Partners has requested
Ukraine (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Melania Trump announced an open channel of communication with Russian President Vladimir Putin concerning Ukrainian children displaced by the war. Eight children have been reunited with their families amid ongoing diplomatic efforts. Melania Trump’s diplomatic efforts for
United States (Parliament Politics Magazine) – President Donald Trump threatened to cancel his upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping due to China’s new export controls on rare earth minerals. He warned of imposing “massive” tariffs on Chinese imports amid escalating trade
Germany (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Germany signals a major shift in policy by supporting enhanced powers for the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), marking a significant step toward deeper EU financial market integration. Finance Minister Christian Lindner’s new stance ends Berlin’s
Philippines (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A powerful 7.4 to 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of the Philippines, triggering tsunami warnings for the Philippines, Indonesia, and Palau. The threat has since been lifted after minor waves were detected, with rescue
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southwark Council has pledged to review all major works projects from the past decade following a scandal over estate repairs discussed this week. Residents of Rotherhithe’s Chilton Grove Estate have been living in uncertainty for years after
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council leader Jason Perry faces criticism after failing to publish any council spending figures since May, raising transparency concerns. After spending the most of the week on a personal reelection mission at the Conservative Party annual
Backbenchers are the majority of MPs who do not serve in the government or shadow government as cabinet members. Their responsibilities include representing their constituents and examining government operations. Whether or not the backbench MP belongs to the ruling party determines the
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southern Rail services in Croydon and Wandsworth face major weekend disruption, with several trains cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses. Trains on Saturday and Sunday (October 11 and October 12) will be impacted by engineering work. Outside
Hammersmith and Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Glenthorne Road strip club in Hammersmith and Fulham has had its licence renewed after two adjourned meetings delayed the decision for six months. Secrets has been based in Glenthorne Road in Hammersmith and Fulham
