Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon’s 6.6% unemployment rate ranks among the highest in London, sparking concern over local job creation and post-pandemic economic recovery. There are 1.8million unemployed across the country, which the Office for National Statistics said, outside the covid
No 10 aide Tim Allan under scrutiny for holding shares in lobbying firm Strand Partners, raising conflict of interest concerns in Keir Starmer’s government.
Ealing Liberal Democrats have launched a new residents’ survey to gather views on key local issues, aiming to shape future community priorities and policies.
Labour to abolish police and crime commissioners by 2028, shifting powers to mayors to save £100m and boost frontline policing efficiency.
Burberry CEO Joshua Schulman calls on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to reinstate VAT refunds for tourists, boosting UK luxury retail and tourism spending.
When people go to court, they deserve justice – not a financial system that rewards investors before victims. Yet that is too often what litigation has become. The Post Office scandal exemplifies this. Hundreds of postmasters spent years fighting to clear their
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband calls on Keir Starmer to remove Downing Street staff behind briefing leaks as Labour tensions rise amid leadership rumours.
UK economy expands only 0.1% in Q3 as Jaguar Land Rover cyber-attack hits manufacturing, with weak services and low investment dragging growth.
Former Ofsted chief Amanda Spielman warns Bridget Phillipson’s curriculum reforms risk weakening standards to appease teaching unions.
Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lewisham Council has announced the opening of the Winter Gardens at Beckenham Place Park, offering visitors a new green space and seasonal attraction. The Winter auditoriums, a brand-new out-of-door event that brings the Christmas spirit to Lewisham,
