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London (Parliament Politics Magazine)  – The Metropolitan Police’s handling of accusations against Mohamed Al Fayed is under scrutiny, with concerns about missed opportunities to conduct a proper inquiry.  The Metropolitan Police is examining 21 claims made against the late former Harrods chief,

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Imran Chowdhury, a 25-year-old from London, has been accused of helping Daniel Khalife’s escape from Wandsworth Prison in September 2023.  Authorities have charged a man over claims he assisted former soldier Daniel Khalife in escape from custody.

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Edward Pettifer, a 31-year-old from London, was confirmed among those killed in an attack in New Orleans while authorities are investigating the incident.  A truck strike in New Orleans, carried out by an alleged ISIS supporter, left

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Urfan Sharif, sentenced for murdering his daughter, was reportedly targeted in Belmarsh prison by two inmates. Officials are looking into the matter.  According to reports, Sara Sharif’s father was assaulted in jail, receiving injuries to his neck

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – London’s New Year fireworks went ahead, while heavy storms forced the cancellation of celebrations across the UK, including in Edinburgh and Blackpool.  The bad weather led to the halt of several New Year events nationwide, but London

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Shafira Huang, is offering a £1.5 million prize after £10.4 million worth of jewellery and designer handbags were robbed from Primrose Hill mansion. A thief broke into a house near Avenue Road, Primrose Hill, by entering through

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Darryl Fleming, head of London’s New Year fireworks, is confident in his team’s preparations for the annual historic function, though a bit nervous. The boss of London’s grand New Year’s fireworks event said he is a bit

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – London’s mayor, Sadiq Khan has issued a warning regarding scammers and fake tickets, urging people to purchase only from Ticketmaster.  Mr Khan announced that the tickets for the iconic annual fireworks event, held at South Bank and

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Security staff at the Science Museum, Victoria and Albert, and Natural History Museums are ready for the strict strike in January 2025 over pay disputes.  Security guards working at the UK’s three biggest museums are pushing for

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A suspect faces charges of murder attempts after crashing his vehicle into pedestrians on London’s Shaftesbury Avenue. The 30-year-old, Anthony Gilheaney, is accused of driving a Mercedes that struck pedestrians early on Wednesday morning. He has since

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Kentish Town Tube station has reopened following an 18-month closure for escalator and structural repairs while Thameslink trains are expected to resume service until 30 December. The reopening of Kentish Town Tube station was scheduled for June

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A 91-year-old Sikh man’s beard was trimmed without approval at a London hospital, leaving his family distressed. The hospital has issued an apology. The incident occurred on Thursday morning during a routine assisted bath at a prominent

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Auditors warn that Mayor Sadiq Khan’s London housing fund faces potential taxpayer bailout after failing to meet repayment deadlines for a £300m loan. The Greater London Authority Land and Property Limited (GLAP), the mayor of London’s property

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – London hospitals have written off £112m in unpaid treatment bills from patients abroad over five years, as NHS regulations require charges for non-urgent treatment.  According to NHS rules, hospital trusts in England must charge foreign patients for

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A London court has ruled that police can seize over £2m from Andrew and Tristan Tate for unpaid taxes on £21m in earnings from their online businesses. A civil case launched by Devon and Cornwall Police aims

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – London’s 116-year-old Rotherhithe Tunnel repair has been extended until at least April 2026 due to funding shortfalls, amid an increase in TfL’s budget allocation.  Due to a lack of funds, the proposal to close and rebuild the

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Six people have been charged with links to the banned PKK group following a counter-terrorism investigation, sparking protests in the Kurdish community in London. According to London’s Metropolitan Police, the six suspects would appear in court on

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A man has died and several people are injured following a disturbance in Acton, west London. Police have seized the area and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.   Officers from the Metropolitan Police were called to

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A man, 42, was killed in a dog attack in East London, and the dog’s owner, Leanne McDonnell, faces multiple charges. Metropolitan Police confirmed that a 42-year-old man died after a dog attack in East London on

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has approved Marks & Spencer’s plan to demolish and rebuild its iconic Marble Arch store on Oxford Street after years of legal and political delays. The British government has given the green light

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Met Office warns that Londoners will face disruption during Thursday evening’s rush hour, with gusts of up to 43 mph forecast.  Strong winds of up to 40mph are expected to disrupt London’s evening rush hour on

London (Parliament Politics Magazine)- Police are investigating the death of a deer in Richmond Park after a dog chased and fatally injured it. Forces remind dog walkers to keep their pets under control to protect park wildlife.  Met police are on the

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour has announced that three key London commuter rail companies will be brought back to public ownership next year, following the passage of the Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Act. Three key London commuter rail companies, including

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton returns to public duties to host Qatar’s emir alongside Prince William, spotlighting UK-Qatar relations amid ongoing human rights controversies. The Princess of Wales will play a crucial role in welcoming the

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in London for a Gaza ceasefire, facing counter-protests from pro-Israel groups and a strict police presence. The police warned against supporting banned militant groups like Hamas and Hezbollah. London witnessed a massive

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Five people were admitted to hospital after a massive fire at a Holloway takeaway, where 100 firefighters battled the blaze for four hours, impacting nearby flats. More than 100 firefighters took over four hours bringing the blaze

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – CCTV footage from a Whitefield School in London reveals severe abuse of autistic children, including isolation in padded rooms and neglect, sparked outrage among parents and safeguarding experts. According to CCTV footage obtained by the BBC, autistic

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – London’s counter-terrorism police have detained six people on suspicion of links to the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) during raids in multiple areas. Police confirmed no immediate danger to the public.  Six individuals have been arrested in London

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The report highlights that Euston and Euston Square Tube stations urgently require upgradation to avoid overcrowding and safety issues, with no clear plan in place to address these critical concerns including fire regulations.  According to the report,

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A gunman opened fire on a car in Ladbroke Grove, seriously injuring an 8-year-old girl and a man, as police appeal for information to track the suspect.  Metropolitan police report critical injuries to girl, 8, and man

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A man is critically injured for his life after a stabbing incident on Westminster Bridge, with three individuals arrested. The incident is not terror-related, and the bridge remains closed for investigation.  According to the Metropolitan Police, a

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Euston Station was evacuated after authorities found a suspicious package, leading to a controlled explosion. The station has resumed normal operations after the removal of police cordons.  Police conducted a controlled explosion at Euston Station after the

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A West London nightclub may lose its license after a gunfight broke out during a health and safety officer’s visit to investigate crime claims.  Ricco Lunge in Kensington, a West London nightclub, faces potential license cancelling after

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Gatwick Airport’s South Terminal was evacuated following the detection of a suspicious item in luggage, while police and bomb disposal teams investigated the scene. Access to the terminal and train station has been restricted Passengers were evacuated,

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A controlled explosion was carried out near the US Embassy in Nine Elms, London after a suspicious package was found. Authorities have surrounded the area as inquiries continue. Metropolitan Police carried out a “controlled explosion” near the

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – As snow fell in London for a second day freezing conditions provoked an ice warning across the capital. The UK’s Met Office yellow alert that was in position overnight was lifted at 10 am, but Londoners were

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Sadiq Khan’s universal free school meals policy for primary children benefits families, and schools, but raises future funding concerns. Mayor Sadiq Khan’s decision to support free lunches for every primary school child in London has brought meaningful

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The iconic watch made for Marie Antoinette, completed after her death in 1827, featuring 823 intricate parts, will be displayed in Britain for the first time at London’s Science Museum. Stolen in 1983, it was recovered after

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The head of the National Farmers Union (NFU), Tom Bradshaw, has accused government ministers of betraying the agricultural industry with a new inheritance tax on farms over £1 million. Thousands of farmers are ready to protest in

London (Parliament Politics Magzine) – An east London woman was found dead in a car boot, and police believe she was struck by someone she knew. As reported by the Guardian, a murder investigation was undertaken by Northamptonshire police after the body

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A train company has introduced 3D maps to enable disabled passengers to travel with “more independence”.  Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), managing Thameslink, Great Northern, Southern, and Gatwick Express, announced that maps will help passengers build confidence in navigating

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The London High Court judge ruled on Thursday that London Capital & Finance (LCF), the British investment firm behind one of the UK’s biggest retail investment scandals in 2019 was a Ponzi scheme, with five men held

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Samherji fishing company from Iceland won its case against an artist over a fabricated apology regarding the company’s involvement in Namibia’s major corruption scandal. On Thursday, the High Court in London ruled in favor of Samherji

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – An accident in London has left three people hospitalized, with a car smashing into a restaurant and one individual trapped inside The collision happened at the junction of Country Street and Jauamaret near Piccadilly Circus approximately at

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK government outlined ambitious NHS reforms on Wednesday, aimed at enhancing value for money and productivity to make the most of 23 billion ($29 billion) in new funding to help reduce patient waiting lists.  As part

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK government has decided to intervene in the management of Tower Hamlets council in east London, following a critical report by inspectors, mentioning the administration’s failure to “effectively” manage local tensions over Gaza and some other

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Mayor Sadiq Khan said London should be capable of setting its own laws on whether council tenants are authorised to buy their own homes. London’s mayor appeared to indicate that borough councils should have the capacity to

London (Parliament Politics Magazine)- Daniel Khalife, the ex-uk soldier accused of spying has confessed to escaping from London prison by hiding under a delivery truck. The Ex-British soldier named Daniel Khalife, aged 23 at his trial at London’s Woolwich Crown Court on