Eighty-four young people from Southwark were honoured at Jack Petchey Foundation awards ceremony at Sinfonia Smith Square, celebrating youth achievement.
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for strong winds affecting northern and western Scotland from Thursday evening until Friday morning, with gusts up to 80 mph expected in exposed areas. Further disruptions from heavy rain and
Hong Kong (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A devastating fire in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district has left at least 65 dead and 279 people missing, with rescue efforts ongoing amid immense despair for affected families. Authorities announced arrests linked to the fire
Bournemouth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The A338 Wessex Way in Bournemouth was closed by Dorset Police on November 27, 2025, following a welfare concern involving a woman on a bridge. Emergency services worked to engage with the woman, leading to a prolonged
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ministers have allocated £75 million to resolve the fallout from the carer’s allowance overpayment crisis, which affected thousands of unpaid carers between 2015 and 2025. This funding part of a government response follows the independent Sayce review
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney Council has passed new regulations requiring landlords to obtain a licence for each property from May 2026, targeting safety and rental standards. The move aims to improve renter standards while also addressing rogue landlords. Landlords must
Starmer defends Labour’s tax rise