UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Downing Street has firmly denied any government interference in the collapse of the trial against two men accused of spying for China, stressing that the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) made its decision independently. The charges were dropped
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ealing Weightlifting Club has launched a community petition to fight its possible closure after the New Year, urging locals to help keep the gym open. The club, which is situated at Perivale Park Athletics Track, has produced
Moscow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Russia claims the EU tried a coup in Georgia as protesters clashed with police during local elections in Tbilisi, leaving several injured. As reported by The Telegraph, Russia accuses Brussels of attempting to stage a coup in
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The US Supreme Court declined to hear Ghislaine Maxwell’s appeal against her 20-year sex trafficking conviction related to Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse ring, leaving her sentence intact. Maxwell’s legal team argued that a 2007 non-prosecution agreement with
England (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Green Party has passed a motion at its 2025 conference committing to the gradual abolition of private landlords in England and Wales, advocating increased council housing and rent controls. This policy aims to tackle the housing
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Two more pubs in Croydon town centre have closed their doors, adding to the growing list of local venues shutting down amid rising costs and low footfall. The most recent bar to close in Croydon is The
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council’s dog warden, Tara Boswell, has been honoured with the RSPCA’s PawPrints award for the seventh consecutive year, recognising her dedication. Tara received the Responsible Ownership Hero award for her efforts to improve and promote animal
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform UK aide Gawain Towler hinted Tory MPs may merge with the party under shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick, with an open-door approach for defectors. As reported by The Independent, a Nigel Farage ally signals the Tories
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Shadow Chancellor Sir Mel Stride pledges to scrap business rates for 250,000 pubs, restaurants, and small businesses, promising a £4bn annual relief if elected. As reported by The Telegraph, Tories plan to abolish business rates for 250,000
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A CIPS survey finds 29% of companies hit by cyber-attacks, with major firms like JLR and Asahi facing huge disruptions and losses worldwide. As reported by The Guardian, nearly a third of managers report increasing cyber-attacks on
Kuwait (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Germany’s foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, says Gaza talks mark a turning point, seeking long-term solutions between Israel and Hamas. As reported by Sky News, indirect talks in Egypt between Israel and Hamas raise global hopes for an
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Five water firms urge the CMA to permit bigger bill hikes than Ofwat approved, leaving millions of English households facing higher costs. As reported by the Guardian, households across England risk higher water charges as the Competition
