UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Mounjaro users attempt “fifth dose” amid shortages, raising safety concerns as pharmacists and experts warn against potential health risks. As reported by The Independent, experts warned against extracting extra doses from prescribed syringes. The drug maker Eli
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces backlash over the proposed landlord tax, which could raise rents, burden tenants, and spark concerns from industry experts. As reported by The Standard, Rachel Reeves faces criticism for her “Baldrick-style” plans, as the
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch pledged to deport all illegal migrants, including women and children, exceeding Reform UK’s Nigel Farage’s views on migration. As reported by The Telegraph, Kemi Badenoch revealed plans to deport all women and children
Kyiv (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Russian strikes hit EU and UK diplomatic buildings in Kyiv, killing 12 and injuring 48, as missiles and drones target multiple city sites overnight. As reported by The Telegraph, Kyiv came under Russian strikes on the night
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans to replace Nin Pandit as private secretary, marking the third senior Downing Street exit in less than 12 months. As reported by The Telegraph, the Prime Minister is expected to remove
Beijing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s Kim Jong-un will join Xi Jinping at Beijing’s Victory Day parade, signalling defiance to the West. As reported by The Guardian, Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un will join Chinese President
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth Council and developer London Square have unveiled plans for two residential towers, 20 and 17 storeys high, along Brixton Station Road. Pop Brixton, a well-known restaurant and bar with workplace units, may be demolished and rebuilt
Kensington and Chelsea (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The housing regulator has identified “serious failings” at Kensington and Chelsea Council, raising concerns over management and resident safety standards. The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has given the borough of Kensington and Chelsea, which
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Nigel Farage’s Reform UK Party has begun advertising for a candidate to contest Croydon’s mayoral elections in May 2025, signalling its local ambitions. This week, the recruitment ad was distributed. Reform is searching for a successor after
Harrow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The latest food hygiene scores for Harrow have been published, with several local businesses awarded the highest ratings in July and August inspections. Numerous locations throughout the borough have received the highest rating of five (Very Good),
Sutton (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Waste firm Viridor has been exposed for nearly 1,000 environmental licence breaches in Sutton, raising concerns over pollution and regulatory oversight. Sutton‘s FibDems have finally acknowledged, twelve years too late, that the poisonous pollution emanating from the
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Over 100 North Finchley residents gathered last month to launch a campaign proposing alternatives to Barnet’s current housing plans for the area. Criticising the developer’s plans it adds: “These poorly designed proposals should be replaced with schemes
