UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK automakers urged softer EV targets, citing high costs and job risks, despite increasing electric car sales and government climate goals. As reported by The Guardian, documents reveal UK carmakers lobbied for relaxed EV rules, citing risks
Redbridge (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Three people are in life-threatening condition following a suspected arson attack at a restaurant in Ilford, Redbridge, according to police reports. Around 9 p.m. on Friday, firefighters, police, and paramedics were dispatched to the incident on Woodford
Keningston and Chelsea (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Police in Kensington and Chelsea arrested 100 people ahead of the 2025 Notting Hill Carnival, citing concerns over public safety and preparedness. In an effort to prevent knife crime, serious violence, and violence against women
Tower Hamlets (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK government has delayed its decision on China’s proposed super embassy in Tower Hamlets due to redacted planning documents and local opposition. Due to requests for further details regarding “greyed out” portions of the application,
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Rent in Barnet has surged by 7% over the last year, reflecting broader housing market pressures across London and raising concerns among local tenants. According to independent statistics from the Office for National Statistics, rent affordability has
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon recorded the highest number of dog attacks in London, with nearly 9,000 dog-related incidents across the capital in three years, police data reveals. A dangerously unruly dog hurting a person or assistance dog was the subject
Tehran (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Iran cracks down on Baha’is, seizing property, arresting members, and using Article 49 to intensify persecution without legal due process. As reported by The Telegraph, Iran has intensified its systematic persecution of the Baha’i community, with authorities
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Facebook posts reveal Homeland activists organising asylum hotel protests across the UK, raising fears of deeper extremist influence. As reported by The Guardian, several Facebook posts and groups show far-right Homeland activists coordinating protests at UK hotels
Hounslow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hounslow Council celebrates receiving 20 Green Flag Awards for its parks and green spaces, recognizing high environmental standards and community value. After receiving an international quality mark for parks and green spaces, green areas like Brentford’s Watermans
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Detective Inspector Taylor Flanagan-Clark from Southwark faces charges over alleged destruction of evidence tied to a separate criminal investigation. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) oversaw the investigation, which got underway after the Directorate of Professional
