Washington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu backs US President Donald Trump’s Gaza plan, with civilian rule, Hamas disarmament, and Israeli security control. As reported by The Telegraph, Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan, declaring
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – English GPs warn new digital booking could harm patient care, urging ministers to act quickly to prevent system overload. As reported by The Guardian, GPs across England raised concerns over government online booking, warning a surge in
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour members defied Sir Keir Starmer, backing a motion to accuse Israel of genocide in Gaza while urging sanctions and a full arms embargo. As reported by The Telegraph, Labour members defied their leader by voting to
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Exciting new regeneration plans for Croydon town centre have been unveiled, outlining a bold vision to transform the area with modern development. College Green is getting a facelift that might feature a new café, sports facilities, and
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southwark’s Elephant and Castle Pub will host a £10 daytime cabaret as Diane Horan Hill brings West End flair to local audiences. Diane Horan Hill, 64, has lived in Elephant and Castle her entire life and has
United Kingdom (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman Mahmood announced a stricter immigration policy requiring migrants to earn the right to remain in the UK through work and contribution. She emphasised the government’s commitment to reducing illegal migration and
Europe (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Icelandic low-cost carrier PLAY Airlines has ceased all operations effective immediately, cancelling all flights and leaving around 400 employees jobless. The shutdown follows prolonged financial struggles, poor ticket sales, and an unsuccessful turnaround plan, impacting thousands of
United States (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hurricane Humberto is expected to generate dangerously high surf and strong rip currents along most of the U.S. East Coast this week. Forecast maps indicate Humberto’s path will parallel the coast closely, prompting warnings for coastal
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Mossbourne Community Academy in Hackney, part of the Mossbourne Federation, ranked fifth nationally in The Telegraph’s 2025 list of top non-selective schools. GCSE results in EBacc courses, such as English, math, science, a language, and either geography
United Kingdom (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Andrew Tate will not face criminal charges in the UK over abuse claims as the allegations move forward as civil cases. Four women have brought landmark civil lawsuits accusing Tate of physical and sexual abuse and
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Policing minister Sarah Jones said Labour will consult on live facial recognition use in England, setting rules and addressing bias and public concerns. As reported by The Guardian, At the party’s annual conference, Sarah Jones said Labour
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar says he will lead the 2026 campaign, urging the party to highlight its achievements as PM Keir Starmer plays a limited role. As reported by The Independent, Anas Sarwar urged Labour to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – AstraZeneca to list shares on New York Stock Exchange to attract global investors, while retaining its London listing and UK headquarters. As reported by The Guardian, the drugmaker AstraZeneca plans to list shares on the NYSE while
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Former MI5 chief Manningham-Buller warns Britain may already be at war with Russia, citing Moscow’s cyber-attacks, sabotage, and spy operations. As reported by The Guardian, Eliza Manningham-Buller stated that Britain may already be in conflict with Russia
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK businesses warn EHRC’s new toilet guidance is “unworkable,” citing high costs, operational challenges, and unclear rules on trans inclusion. As reported by The Guardian, British firms fear the EHRC’s new guidance on toilets and changing rooms
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British PM Sir Keir Starmer says digital ID scheme will tackle illegal working and curb migrant inflows, amid concerns over privacy and enforcement. As reported by The Independent, Keir Starmer said digital IDs will prevent illegal employment
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Survation poll for LabourList shows 53% of Labour members want a new leader before the next election, with only 31% backing Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. As reported by Sky News, a survey reveals a majority of
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK Defence Secretary John Healey says Britain will mass-produce drones with Ukraine to build a “drone wall” protecting Nato from Russian threats. As reported by The Telegraph, John Healey confirmed British-made drones will form a “drone wall”
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces pressure from Labour ministers to loosen fiscal rules and fund manifesto promises ahead of the party conference. As reported by The Telegraph, Rachel Reeves faces ministerial revolt, under pressure to scrap borrowing rules.
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Housing Secretary Steve Reed says Labour will reject any Islamophobia definition that curbs free speech, saying people “don’t have a right not to be offended.” As reported by The Telegraph, Steve Reed warns Labour may reject any
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
United Kingdom (Parliament Politics magazine) – The UK population surged by over 755,000 between mid-2023 and mid-2024, marking the second-largest annual increase since 1949, driven predominantly by net international migration. England recorded faster growth compared to Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland during
United Kingdom (Parliament Politics magazine) – A sudden snow blast is expected to sweep across the UK in the coming days, with three counties predicted to be worst affected, bringing a significant early winter chill. The Met Office has issued weather warnings
London (Parliament Politics magazine) – Roksana Lecka, a 22-year-old nursery worker from Hounslow, west London, has been sentenced to eight years in prison after being found guilty of abusing 21 babies at two nurseries. The court heard harrowing details of her cruel,
United Kingdom (Parliament Politics magazine) – A new YouGov poll projects Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party winning 311 seats, nearly a majority and at the expense of Labour’s collapse to just 144 seats marking the worst Labour defeat since 1931. The poll
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
