London (Parliament News) – The British Museum has retrieved 268 more missing or stolen items, totaling 626 recovered. Around 2,000 items went missing last year, some sold on eBay. Former curator Dr Peter Higgs denies involvement. The British Museum has found another
London (Parliament News) – A study by the Office for Students says a growing number will need to make substantial changes to their funding model A growing number of universities in England face “a material risk of closure” unless they dramatically trimmed
London (Parliament News) – Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron called on Israel to hold the perpetrators to account after several incidents The UK slammed attacks on aid convoys heading to Gaza as “appalling” given the threat of famine in the blockaded enclave. Foreign
In a landmark decision, the UK House of Commons has voted to implement measures that will exclude Members of Parliament (MPs) from parliamentary proceedings if they are arrested on suspicion of committing serious offences, particularly violent or sexual crimes.
London (Parliament News) – Three men faced court charges under the National Security Act for allegedly aiding Hong Kong’s intelligence service, involving illegal information gathering and entering a UK residential address. They were granted bail. Three men appeared in court in London
London (Parliament News) – Ministers are considering easing UK carbon targets by transferring unused portions of previous budgets to future periods, despite Climate Change Committee advice. Concerns arise over the potential impact of emission reduction efforts. Ministers are weighing plans to weaken
London (Parliament News) – Judges ruled against disclosing the security costs of UK royals, citing potential security risks. The decision upholds secrecy, stating that revealing expenses could endanger the royal family’s safety. Judges on a freedom of information tribunal have judged that
London (Parliament News) – David Cameron announced the UK’s refusal to follow the US in halting arms sales to Israel, citing differences in scale and stating support for civilian protection in Rafah. David Cameron has expressed the UK will not be following
London (Parliament News) – Amid escalating sanctions against Russia, the UK expels a Russian defence attache, citing concerns over malign activities. Additional measures include removing diplomatic status from properties and imposing visa limitations. Russia’s defence attache is an “undeclared military intelligence officer”
London (Parliament News) – Chinese hackers accessed approximately 270,000 payroll records of UK armed forces personnel through a third-party contractor, raising concerns about data security. The Defence Secretary is expected to address the issue. Approximately 270,000 payroll records belonging to almost all
London (Parliament News) – The UK government plans to mandate single-sex toilets in new non-domestic buildings, addressing concerns over gender-neutral facilities. Exemptions apply, impacting schools and certain care facilities. Advocates emphasize privacy and dignity concerns. Ministers have announced projects to require new
London (Parliament News) – Labour Party condemns racist comment to BBC, alleging bias in West Midlands mayoral race. Criticism mounts over the party’s Gaza stance. MPs demand swift action against the perpetrator. Conservatives see losses. Labour has criticised a “racist” comment delivered
