USA (Parliament Politics Magazine) – US Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered a switch from Calibri to Times New Roman for all official documents effective 10 December 2025, reversing a Biden-era accessibility change as part of efforts to eliminate DEIA initiatives. The
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ysgol Bro Myrddin in Carmarthen entered lockdown on 10 December 2025 as police responded to a reported threat against a pupil, with students kept inside amid a heavy emergency presence. Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed all pupils and staff
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lance Corporal George Hooley, 28, of the Parachute Regiment died in a tragic accident on 9 December 2025 while observing Ukrainian forces test a new defensive capability away from the front lines. The Ministry of Defence named
Plans to build nearly 300 homes next to High Barnet Station have been rejected following concerns over scheme’s scale and its impact on surrounding area.
27 European nations, backed by the UK, move to narrow human rights rules to allow tougher migration measures, Rwanda-style deals, and wider deportation powers.
The former Catford Constitutional Club in Lewisham has reopened as a new pub after a major restoration, reviving one of the area’s historic landmarks.
Kemi Badenoch urges Nigel Farage to apologise for alleged racist school remarks as classmates and PM Starmer question his denial.
A £250,000 Rolls Royce was hauled off a Mayfair street as Westminster Council intensified its crackdown on luxury vehicle owners parking illegally.
A pop-up theatre described as resembling a “Minecraft tree” will be built on the former Marble Arch Mound site, with Westminster confirming a 2026 opening.
Reeves says she and PM Starmer dropped an income tax rise, calling pre-Budget leaks damaging as a Treasury investigation examines ministers and officials.
Israel approves 764 West Bank homes as Smotrich pushes settlement expansion, while Palestinians warn the move undermines hopes for a future independent state.
Andy Burnham rejects claims of a Labour leadership bid but says he would return to government if called as Keir Starmer dismisses speculation over his position.
