The UK farming sector has made it clear to government that it can shoulder no more pain on behalf of other sectors of the economy, as trade talks with the USA continue. Delivering a united message, UK farmers said further agricultural concessions
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – NHS faces fresh strike threats as resident doctors demand a 29% pay rise, risking mass cancellations of appointments and operations across England. As reported by The Guardian, resident doctors demanding a 29% wage increase may trigger fresh
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour pledges £500m for 1,000 family hubs by 2026, aiming to entrench support so deeply it resists any future rollback by Reform or Conservatives. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has pledged that Labour’s new Sure Start-inspired initiative for
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lisa Nandy slammed the BBC over Bob Vylan’s broadcast, demanding answers and accountability for failing to act on anti-IDF chants at Glastonbury. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy voiced dissatisfaction with the BBC’s handling of the Bob Vylan row,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – New legislation could outlaw harmful PFAS in uniforms, as experts warn of health risks linked to synthetic fibres worn daily by millions of students. As reported by The Guardian, health and environmental experts are pushing for stricter
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ex-health secretary Matt Hancock said sending patients to care homes was necessary, despite claims it worsened COVID spread. As reported by The Guardian, Matt Hancock told the Covid-19 inquiry that sending untested hospital patients to care homes
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK faces criticism for cutting foreign aid and sending only a minister to a major UN development finance summit, raising questions about its commitment. As reported by The Independent, critics say Britain’s reduced aid funding and
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Pat McFadden says scrapping PIP cuts will affect the budget, while IFS warns tax hikes after £5bn PIP savings plan is dropped. As reported by The Guardian, a senior minister in Prime Minister Keir Starmer‘s team has
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK MPs call for major custody reforms after reports reveal children as young as 10 are being strip-searched without legal aid or adult presence. As reported by The Guardian, two parliamentary reports warn that police must avoid
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A YouGov poll finds only 3% support the govt’s Lords reform plan, while 56% want to curb the PM’s power to appoint life peers. As reported by The Guardian, a new poll indicates the public believes scrapping