Rural backlash over gun reforms
A rejected plan for a 24-hour gambling centre in Hanwell is heading to the Secretary of State after Ealing Council refused the application in August 2025.
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK Justice Secretary has proposed scrapping jury trials for the majority of cases, reserving them only for the most serious offences such as murder, rape or manslaughter. The move comes as part of urgent reforms to
Putney Leisure Centre invites Wandsworth families to the launch of its soft play area for under-fives on 5 December, marking a boost to toddler facilities.
An independent review reveals systemic DWP failures that left unpaid carers facing harsh overpayment debts, unclear rules, and years of government inaction.
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK bank shares rose over 2% as confidence grew that Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s budget will avoid new tax hikes on lenders after months of uncertainty. As reported by The Guardian, UK bank shares rose after signals that
Ministers have endorsed Heathrow Airport owners’ plans to relocate a section of the M25 to enable construction of a third runway in Hillingdon.
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander approves Heathrow’s third runway plan, including M25 relocation, calling it the most credible option to boost the economy. As reported by The Independent, ministers have approved Heathrow’s plan to relocate the M25 for
Discover what Irish Home Rule was, why it mattered, and how it shaped British–Irish politics, nationalism, partition, and the path to independence.
Hammersmith and Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Hammersmith and Fulham council employee resigned after learning of a fraud investigation into their undisclosed second job with the Government. The unidentified person was looked into after being connected to a position in the
