Knife crime is not a random, isolated event. It is the consequence of decisions made by individuals who choose to carry knives and by successive governments who have watched on as this crisis has continued to escalate. Knife crime in England and
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK economy grew 0.1% in August, boosted by manufacturing and health, as Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares a budget to close a £20–30bn fiscal gap. As reported by The Guardian, official figures show Britain’s GDP rose 0.1% in
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Institute for Fiscal Studies urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves to consider welfare cuts and bold budget measures to address a £22bn fiscal shortfall. As reported by The Guardian, the UK’s leading economists have warned Rachel Reeves to
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Croydon officer who wrongly arrested Pc Perry Lathwood and insulted her was found guilty of misconduct but allowed to remain in his role, a panel ruled. In July 2023, the police in Croydon, south London, called
Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Islington’s Union Chapel archive is inspiring a new generation through its ‘Sunday School Stories’ project, preserving community history and creativity. With its 200-year archive, Union Chapel, one of London‘s most treasured heritage, live music, and arts venues,
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Douglas McMaster has announced the closure of Silo, his acclaimed zero-waste restaurant in Hackney, marking the end of a pioneering sustainable dining era. The venture was founded in Brighton eleven years ago by Douglas McMaster and moved
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth will host a free health and wellbeing event for Black Caribbean and African communities on 25 October as part of Black History Month celebrations. This Saturday, October 25, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lambeth Council,
Washington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The IMF reports that global government debt may reach 100% of GDP by 2029, with the UK, US, China, Japan, and France at risk. As reported by The Guardian, the IMF warned that by 2029, global debt
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Patients in Ealing will soon benefit from a new mobile translation service aimed at improving healthcare access and removing language barriers during treatment. One hundred new iPad trolleys have been distributed throughout the London North West University
Southall (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Fairview New Homes has launched a new development in Southall, marking another key step in the area’s ongoing regeneration and housing expansion. The 108 one, two, and three-bedroom flats at Southall Grove, next to Southall Park, start
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ealing Council’s initiative helps hundreds of older residents claim unreceived pension credits, providing vital financial support and easing cost-of-living pressures. The council has identified homes that are likely to qualify for the payments by collaborating with its
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British PM Sir Keir Starmer confirmed the release of a key China spy witness statement that influenced the CPS decision to drop spying charges. As reported by The Guardian, Sir Keir Starmer said Downing Street will publish