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
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK PM Keir Starmer appoints Minouche Shafik as chief economic adviser, fueling fears Labour may push higher wealth taxes on inheritance, property, and assets. As reported by The Telegraph, Keir Starmer’s new economic adviser has previously urged
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
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
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
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Home Office suspended Reform UK councillor Paul Bean from his asylum role while investigating whether he violated rules on political impartiality. As reported by The Guardian, Reform UK councillor Paul Bean, who worked at the Home
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves reviews VAT rules to aid small firms, but internal divisions threaten her growth-focused Budget strategy. As reported by The Telegraph, Rachel Reeves is weighing a higher VAT threshold, framed as a growth measure to
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth councillor Martin Abrams has quit Labour, accusing the party of fostering a “toxic culture of bullying” and pandering to the far right. On Thursday, August 28, Martin Abrams, a Lambeth councillor for Streatham St Leonard’s ward
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A watchdog has ruled that a prisoner at HMP Wandsworth would still be alive today had it not been for a series of failings at the jail. Staff members frequently failed to assist Rajwinder Singh, 36, from
Bromley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Labour think tank report suggests taxing tourists and building homes on Bromley’s green spaces to help fund the Bakerloo line extension. According to the research, “wealthy” London should be provided with the means to fund its
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Peaceballers is inviting young footballers from Southwark to feature in its latest campaign video promoting sport and community unity. The campaign match, which is scheduled to be filmed in Southwark Park on Monday, September 1st at 1pm,
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
