Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Plans have been submitted to cut down a 15-metre sycamore tree in Blackheath, Greenwich, sparking concern among local residents and campaigners. The most recent planning applications that have been filed to Greenwich Council include anything from house
Sutton (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A 30-year-old man was injured following a crash on Sutton High Street earlier today. Police and emergency services remain at the scene. At 12:30 pm today, October 11, emergency personnel were called to a collision between a
Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Police are appealing for information after 15-year-old Reion from Lewisham went missing three days ago, sparking growing concern for his safety. The 15-year-old Reion vanished from his Lewisham home in Bellingham on October 8 and hasn’t been
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Scotland’s Energy Secretary Gillian Martin warns NE risks “no just transition,” urging action to secure green jobs and avoid repeat of past industrial decline. As reported by The Independent, Gillian Martin warns North East could lose the
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Thousands of Barnet homes have received energy efficiency upgrades under a government scheme tackling fuel poverty, new figures have revealed. In order to combat fuel poverty and contribute to the reduction of carbon emissions throughout Great Britain,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – SNP leader Stephen Flynn warns Scots against Labour, praises John Swinney, and urges support for the SNP to secure Scottish independence and a better future. As reported by The Independent, SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn said Labour
Beirut (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lebanese President Joseph Aoun slams Israel for new strikes on civilian sites, killing one and wounding seven, despite the Gaza ceasefire. As reported by Ahram Online, Joseph Aoun condemned Israel for overnight airstrikes on civilian sites that
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ex-British PMs Tony Blair and Nick Clegg hosted a private dinner giving six tech leaders access to a UK minister, raising questions over TBI’s influence. As reported by The Guardian, official documents reveal Tony Blair and Nick
Jerusalem (Parliament Politics Magazine) – About 200,000 Palestinians have gone back to northern Gaza after a ceasefire, as Israeli troops pull back and leaders get ready to sign a peace deal in Egypt. Sky News reports that thousands of Palestinians began returning
UK (Parliament Political Magazine) – UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper confirmed Britain will not send troops to monitor the Gaza ceasefire. The US, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey help oversee the truce, while the E3 leaders back humanitarian aid. As BBC News reported,
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The mother of murdered Peckham man Jesse Lloyd Smith says she is “deeply disappointed” with the judge’s sentencing decision at Southwark Crown Court. Residents were shocked by the killing in East Surrey Grove, off Commercial Way, Peckham,
Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Greenwich Borough Council faces outrage after disabled and vulnerable residents were left without water for three days due to ongoing service failures. Greenwich council has put the lives of people living in newly constructed apartments in jeopardy,
Waltham Forest (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Indie legend Tim Burgess thrilled 250 guests at Stow-Ho House’s third anniversary charity night in Waltham Forest with a “phenomenal” DJ performance. Adelphi Music Factory and Hervé, the producer, DJ, and head of Cheap Thrills, performed
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth highlights how cultural activities and community engagement are helping to improve mental health and wellbeing across the borough. With over 20 initiatives to address health disparities through culture, Wandsworth is leading one of the biggest Creative
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Haringey will host a unified, multi-faith event to launch National Hate Crime Awareness Week, promoting solidarity and safety across the borough. This session, titled “Faith in Unity: Standing Together Against Hate in HaringeyHaringey,” will be held from
Richmond (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Richmond Council has adopted a new Local Plan outlining future growth, housing, and sustainability priorities to guide the borough’s development. The Richmond borough’s priorities for the next 15 years were established by the plan, which was formally
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth Council has appointed muf architecture/art to design ‘Brixton Day and Night’, a community-led plan to revitalise the town centre and public spaces. Additionally, the project will invite people to help design the future of the town
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Haringey residents can help shape two new council strategies to transform kerbsides, improving accessibility, parking, and community-friendly spaces. This week, a consultation was started to find out how these important areas could be enhanced to better serve
Jerusalem (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A ceasefire in Gaza has been agreed, with hostages to be freed in 72 hours and Israel set to withdraw troops within 24 hours of approval. As reported by The Telegraph, Israel confirmed the Gaza ceasefire will
India (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK signed a £350m defence deal with India for air missiles, boosting 700 jobs in Northern Ireland and advancing joint defence production efforts. As reported by The Independent, during Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s visit to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper says the UK stands ready to support the Gaza ceasefire and help implement both phases of the peace plan. As reported by The Guardian, Yvette Cooper said the Gaza ceasefire plan must
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces an £8bn shortfall as Allwyn’s National Lottery stalled ticket sales threaten public finances and charity funding. As reported by The Telegraph, falling National Lottery sales could risk a multibillion-pound shortfall, adding pressure on
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Competition and Markets Authority approved five UK water firms to raise bills by £556m over five years, rejecting most of their £2.7bn request. As reported by The Guardian, millions of English households will face higher water
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The British Heart Foundation opened its latest store at Surrey Quays Shopping Centre in Southwark on October 7, expanding its retail network. To raise money for important cardiac research, the store will sell books, entertainment, bric-a-brac, men’s
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Residents in Haringey gathered to launch a year-long celebration of Black history and heritage, marking a key cultural moment for the borough. Tuesday night’s event, which featured live music, poetry, panel discussions, and speeches, was held at
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Plans to demolish buildings in Rainham, Havering, for new flats and shop space were rejected, with officials calling the project “materially harmful” to the area. “The demolition of existing buildings and construction of Class A1 Unit of
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ealing environmental groups are opposing a 17.5-metre telecoms mast on Brentham Meadows, warning it endangers one of London’s most protected green spaces. Residents are being urged to protest the application by MBNL, a joint venture between EE
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Conservatives call on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to face MPs after the China spy case collapsed, accusing his government of failing to provide key evidence. As reported by The Independent, Keir Starmer faces pressure to explain himself
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer urges a police crackdown on offensive chants at pro-Palestinian protests after students defy warnings. As reported by The Telegraph, Sir Keir Starmer calls for stricter police action against offensive chants at
Jerusalem (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Israeli forces intercepted a Gaza-bound humanitarian flotilla, detaining passengers, while activists claimed the seizure was illegal in international waters. As reported by Sky News, Israel’s foreign ministry confirms it intercepted an activist flotilla trying to reach Gaza
Hillingdon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Two males are in hospital after a fight on Station Road, West Drayton. Police have launched an investigation and appealed for witnesses to come forward. When the Metropolitan Police arrived on Brandville Road in Hillingdon at 6:06
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Haringey Council is investing £3.6m to upgrade leisure centres and equipment, addressing a backlog of repairs after bringing sites in-house last year. Here is what has been done and accomplished over the past 12 months at the
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney Council’s new deal to cap select e-bike fares at £1.75 has drawn a mixed response from residents, highlighting tensions over transport costs and access. Last week, Hackney Council declared that the cost of renting a dockless
Bexley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Plans for new padel courts and a tattoo studio have been submitted to Bexley Council, adding to the borough’s growing list of redevelopment proposals. Crook Log Sports Centre, located on Brampton Road in Bexleyheath, has put forward
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick warned by Attorney General Lord Hermer not to prejudice future proceedings in Kneecap rapper Liam Og O hAnnaidh case As reported by The Independent, Lord Hermer has warned Robert Jenrick not to
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Egypt (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Israel and Hamas held indirect talks in Egypt, agreeing on key ceasefire and hostage terms, as Israel marked two years since the October 7 attacks. As reported by The Independent, two years after Hamas’s October 7 attack,
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Police have named 19-year-old Marcus Fakana as the victim of Friday’s fatal collision in Tottenham, Haringey. On Friday morning, at approximately 12.52 a.m., police officers made an effort to stop an automobile. They lost sight of the
Southall (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A man and a teenager are fighting for their lives, and another has been stabbed amid a series of violent incidents reported in Southall this week. Three significant incidents have occurred in the capital within the last
City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A “world class” casino and restaurant are set to open inside London’s iconic Trocadero after Westminster Council approved a key planning application. Genting Casinos UK’s plans, which include converting the 13 Coventry Street location into
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs was sentenced to 50 months in prison and fined $500,000 after being convicted on two counts of transporting individuals for prostitution. Despite acquittals on more serious charges, the judge underscored the severity
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Downing Street has firmly denied any government interference in the collapse of the trial against two men accused of spying for China, stressing that the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) made its decision independently. The charges were dropped
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The US Supreme Court declined to hear Ghislaine Maxwell’s appeal against her 20-year sex trafficking conviction related to Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse ring, leaving her sentence intact. Maxwell’s legal team argued that a 2007 non-prosecution agreement with
England (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Green Party has passed a motion at its 2025 conference committing to the gradual abolition of private landlords in England and Wales, advocating increased council housing and rent controls. This policy aims to tackle the housing
New analysis from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) demonstrates the urgency of scrapping the two-child limit, alongside a key reform to Universal Credit. A “protected minimum floor” would introduce a safety net into Universal Credit below which no one should fall, by
The Labour Government say they will “mobilise the power of the state to build a new generation of new towns and restore the dream of home ownership to thousands of families”, the Housing Secretary is expected to said on Sunday. Steve Reed
The Labour government will deliver new homeownership opportunities for Armed Forces’ families and veterans as part of a drive to boost housebuilding on Ministry of Defence land. John Healey, Labour’s Defence Secretary, will announce the new ‘Forces First’ approach in a speech
Today, Monday 29th September, in her first speech to Labour Party Conference as Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood will announce that legal migrants must contribute to society to earn the right to stay for good. The Home Secretary has set out a series
The Crime and Policing Bill (hereafter “the Bill”) is the Labour Government’s first big intervention in the field of criminal law, policing powers, and public order management in the United Kingdom. But what are the Bill’s core provisions, its legislative intentions, and
With the kick off of the new football season, we thought it timely to take a look at the Football Governance Act 2025 (“the Act”), a major legislative intervention that establishes new regulatory structures and oversight frameworks for England and Wales’ professional
