The Act of Union 1800 is one of the most significant pieces of legislation in British and Irish history. In creating a legal and political structure called the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, the Act changed the politics of both
Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Greenwich Council projects a £136.8m deficit within four years, with a £45.1m gap expected next year, according to new financial forecasts. Despite this budget gap, Greenwich Council maintains that it is “in a better position than most”
The Act of Union 1707 is one of the most significant political documents in British history, uniting the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of Scotland to form the Kingdom of Great Britain. While the Act of Union is significant legislation, it
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Roehampton streets came alive with silk flags and local performers at Urban Flow, a Wandsworth Council-backed event for London Borough of Culture 2025. Three significant organizations came together to form the procession: Wandsworth‘s own Tavaziva Dance, the
Hammersmith and Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The annual Apple Day festival returns to Fulham Palace on Sunday, October 5, offering a fun-filled day of autumn celebrations for families and visitors. With the resumption of its annual Apple Day event next month,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ex-Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn blasts Sir Keir Starmer’s government for targeting the poor and austerity, while launching his new left-wing party. As reported by The Independent, ex-Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn criticised Sir Keir Starmer to rally support
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lucy Powell leads Labour deputy leadership race by 17 points over Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson, backed by Mayor Andy Burnham. As reported by The Telegraph, a poll shows Lucy Powell, an ally of Andy Burnham, emerging as
Jerusalem (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Israel has launched a major ground offensive on Gaza City, escalating the two-year war and targeting Hamas amid rising civilian risks and global pressure. As reported by The Telegraph, Israel triggered a ground offensive in Gaza City,
Human bodies are engineering for endurance walking. Our ancient ancestors covered large distances, establishing long distance routes across our islands. National Trails are the modern-day equivalent, often tracing those same ancient paths. National Trails are the less well-known – but no less
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK labour market weakens with wages slowing to 4.8% and unemployment steady at 4.7%, signalling rising job losses and economic pressure. As reported by The Guardian, official figures show the UK jobs market is weakening, pay growth
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Big drug companies have paused £2bn in UK investments, blaming low drug pricing support, as job cuts and industry unrest deepen. As reported by The Guardian, major pharmaceutical firms have scrapped or stalled nearly £2bn in UK
Hammersmith and Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hammersmith and Fulham Council warns of a £34m budget gap by 2026/27, citing pressures from the Government’s proposed Fair Funding reforms. The government’s proposed reforms to local authority funding are projected to have the greatest