Harrow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A luxury London developer has acquired the Stanmore Gardens site in Harrow for a £180m residential-led project behind the shops on Stanmore Broadway. The 2.58-acre property was acquired by Gracie Group from Notting Hill Genesis. The company
Bexley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Some food businesses in Bexley have been told to improve hygiene standards after October inspections revealed issues requiring urgent attention. Throughout the month, environmental health officers visited locales throughout the city and rated them according to safety
Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A renowned Paris bakery is set to open its first London location in Covent Garden, Islington, bringing its signature pastries and Parisian flair to the city The love child of pals Giovanni and Baptiste, “Copains” (French for
Moscow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Moscow is drafting proposals under President Vladimir Putin’s order for a possible nuclear test. As reported by Reuters, Sergei Lavrov confirmed work has begun on plans for a possible Russian nuclear
Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Islington Council faces backlash over a new 10mph speed limit on a main road, with drivers calling it “ridiculous” and cyclists saying it’s unworkable. Even bikes have exceeded a temporary 10 mph speed limit in a busy
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour ends further LTN probes, leaving councils to manage schemes amid evidence gaps and growing concerns over local disruption. As reported by The Telegraph, Labour has abandoned further investigations into the impact of low traffic neighbourhoods on
Bexley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Police in Dartford arrested four men after spotting a motorbike theft in progress near Bexley, following swift intervention by local officers. Officers observed a Land Rover Discovery driving by them on University Way with its charge open
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Duxbury was honoured as ‘Customer Champion’ at the Croydon Energy Awards, recognising the company’s outstanding commitment to customer service. This week, Connie Duxbury, the original CEO of Croydon Community Energy and sometimes a guest on our Croydon
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood faces pressure from Labour MPs to soften Danish-style immigration plans amid backlash over “hardcore” policies. As reported by The Telegraph, Labour MPs have called on Shabana Mahmood to reconsider her plans for Denmark-inspired
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK plant importers warn Kent border delays and damage at Sevington could raise EU delivery costs and halt shipments. As reported by The Guardian, plant importers said ongoing delays and damaged shipments at a Kent border post
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MPs urge Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to halt a 20% cut to the Global Fund, warning it would damage global health and UK credibility. As reported by The Guardian, seven former Labour ministers have urged
Jerusalem (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Israel holds Gaza residents in Rakefet underground jail, depriving them of daylight, food, and reporting abuse and torture since January 2025. As reported by The Guardian, Israel confines dozens of Palestinians from Gaza in an underground prison,
