Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – New figures reveal Barnet Council’s spending on temporary accommodation for homeless residents rose sharply last year amid growing housing pressures. Charity for the homeless Private companies are “cashing in” on the housing crisis by demanding “eye-watering sums”
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth Labour council has failed to refund up to £1.4m in fines issued to drivers in an unlawful low-traffic neighbourhood, sparking outrage. A High Court judge ruled in May that Lambeth Council had illegally implemented the West
Sports (Parliament Politics Magazine) – West Ham United have appointed Nuno Espírito Santo as manager following the sacking of Graham Potter, marking a swift change in leadership. Nuno, who was fired by Nottingham Forest earlier in the season, signed a three-year deal
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Croydon East selection fraud case has been referred to the Crown Prosecution Service, intensifying scrutiny over alleged malpractice in the process. The Crown Prosecution Service has received a dossier from the Metropolitan Police about the alleged
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour confirms English households face £9.4bn council tax rise by 2029, as ministers plan maximum allowed increases, hitting bill payers hard. As reported by The Telegraph, Labour admits English households face a £9.4bn council tax increase. How
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Prime Minister Keir Starmer asked Conservative peer Charles Banner to draft a planning bill limiting judicial reviews to fast-track Heathrow expansion. As reported by The Guardian, Keir Starmer tasked Lord Banner to draft a planning bill restricting
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Charities say anti-migrant activists may target HMOs housing asylum seekers, amid rising tensions and social media campaigns spreading misinformation. As reported by The Guardian, concerns are rising that shared houses could be targeted in anti-migrant protests, say
Kyiv (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Safety concerns rise as Zaporizhzhia plant suffers record outage, with IAEA warning of nuclear risks under Russia’s continued control. As reported by The Guardian, the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant has been without external power for over three
Newham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Kerry-Anne Donaldson, 28, from Newham, has died after three months in hospital. Her sister condemned “absolutely rubbish fake news” about her death. “Bubbly” In recent years, Kerry-Anne gained notoriety as an anti-nitrous oxide activist who became wheelchair-bound
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council will inspect 90 flats in Malcolm Wicks House after The Fold tower in Queen’s Quarter was evacuated over damp, leaks, and mould issues. According to Croydon Council, tenants have received a letter informing them that
