UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour plans to allow pharmacists to prescribe Ozempic on the NHS, part of a wider strategy to curb obesity and ease pressure on GP services. As reported by The Telegraph, under new health plans, pharmacists could gain
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK PM Keir Starmer’s planned ethics body may revamp existing regulators amid internal challenges and reluctance to expand the civil service. As reported by The Guardian, government sources indicate that Keir Starmer’s ethics and integrity commission may
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Transport for London will relocate automated parcel machines in Golders Green after consultations with Barnet officials to address community concerns. Since the lockers were situated in a significant green area, locals were worried that they would compromise
Harrow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Cedars Manor School in Harrow Weald was issued an Ofsted report citing multiple areas requiring improvement, based on its April 2025 inspection findings. The school in Harrow was previously rated ‘Good’ but now falls short in several
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barnet residents celebrated creativity and unity as colourful community quilts were proudly paraded through the streets in a public showcase of local artistry. People from all throughout the borough are involved in the Community Quilt Project Barnet.
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney Council faces accusations of legal violation after flying a trans-inclusive Pride flag outside its town hall, drawing mixed reactions from the public. Since summer 2020, Hackney London Borough Council has raised the Pride flag in February
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK PM Keir Starmer faces calls to act as Donald Trump threatens Canada with trade tariffs just weeks before his UK state visit. As reported by The Independent, Keir Starmer is under pressure to take a firm
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK civil servants call Palestine Action ban “absurd”, warning it misuses terror laws to silence protest against UK arms sales to Israel. As reported by The Guardian, a senior civil servant says the Home Office is facing
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK PM Keir Starmer calls fixing welfare a “moral imperative” as he faces backlash over benefit cuts, labelling reform a moral duty for Labour. As reported by Sky News, after ministers rolled back planned welfare cuts, Keir
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – NHS funding may soon depend on patient feedback, but experts warn this could unfairly penalise services struggling with deeper systemic issues. As reported by Sky News, the government is considering linking NHS funding to patient feedback, potentially
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MP Anna Dixon urged tax relief for unsold retirement homes, but the party rejected the call, leaving grieving families burdened with double taxation. As reported by The Telegraph, despite internal pressure, Labour has refused to ease
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Activists call on the Council of Europe to investigate the UK over trans rights, citing risks from a court ruling defining sex as strictly biological. As reported by The Guardian, several UK-based transgender rights groups have asked
