Affordability of Barnet rents declines over past year

Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – New figures reveal private rents in Barnet have become less affordable over the past year, adding pressure to tenants amid rising housing costs. Renters in England and Wales are “facing the most backbreaking costs,” according to the

Home Office blocks asylum seekers from luxury purchases

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Home Office has restricted asylum seekers from spending on luxury goods and non-essential services, citing misuse of their weekly allowances and cards. As reported by The Guardian, the Home Office has limited asylum seekers’ spending, barring

New AI stethoscope spots heart problems in 15 seconds

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Imperial College London doctors created an AI stethoscope that diagnoses heart failure, valve disease, and irregular rhythms in 15 seconds. As reported by The Guardian, doctors have developed an AI-powered stethoscope capable of detecting three heart conditions

Ukraine targets Russian refineries in Krasnodar, Samara

Kyiv (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ukrainian military says it hit Russian oil refineries overnight, causing fires, while Russia downs 11 Ukrainian drones, no casualties reported. As reported by The Guardian, the Ukrainian military carried out overnight strikes on Russian oil refineries in

Croydon Council reviews Webb Estate Conservation plans

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council is consulting on proposals after reviewing the Webb Estate and Upper Woodcote Village Conservation Areas Appraisal and Management Plan. Residents’ opinions were heard during the Council’s recent review of the conservation area, which was established