Since 2015, the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund (ASGSF) has been nothing short of a lifeline for families raising some of the most vulnerable children in our society – children who have faced trauma, abuse, and neglect. The fund was created
Nearly 65 years ago the Suicide Act (1961) changed a centuries-old law and taking one’s own life ceased to be a crime in the UK. Importantly the Act at the same time recognised that suicide – although no longer a crime –
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK PM Keir Starmer faces pressure to halt Angela Rayner’s workers’ rights bill, as business leaders warn reforms risk raising costs amid weak growth. As reported by The Telegraph, business leaders warn Sir Keir Starmer against pushing
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barnet Council leader condemned “horrendous antisemitism” after a spate of antisemitic attacks on buildings in the borough, vowing stronger action. According to a Jewish News story from yesterday, police were looking into two attacks on Golders Green
Hillingdon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Police arrested a man in Hillingdon after an incident at Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 4. Investigations are ongoing into the security scare. At approximately 5 p.m. yesterday, September 8, emergency personnel were contacted regarding a reported incident at
Hounslow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hounslow Council leader Cllr Shantanu Rajawat has proposed trialling flexible voting in upcoming local elections to make voting easier for residents. If local governments are selected to participate in the pilot program, their suggestions for flexible voting
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – New managers of a public library in Croydon have turned to crowdfunding to keep the service running, calling on community support to sustain operations. Only now, after a year of delay, are “plans” for the future of
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – West London NHS Trust, serving Ealing residents, has been ranked 10th out of 61 non-acute trusts in England in the government’s new league tables. The National Operating Framework’s quarterly tables are intended to establish uniform guidelines for
It’s possible that the deportation of migrants arriving by small boats via the English Channel is the most politically and legally contested area of UK politics at the moment. Each year thousands of people attempt this journey, and the UK Government is
Bromley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A 19-storey tower block has been approved in Bromley town centre, marking a major step in the borough’s urban development and regeneration plans. The 138-home plan was approved by Bromley council members eight to seven during a
Council tax is an important local tax in the UK that provides funding for a large variety of important services in your local community. Every household pays a set amount based on the value of their property, but many people do not
The relationship between the UK Parliament and the Supreme Court is an interesting aspect of British constitutional law. It attempts to strike a balance between parliamentary sovereignty and independence of the judiciary. Even though Parliament is the supreme body for making laws,
