“Life or death for a young child too often depends on whether he or she is born in a country where vaccines are available or not”. Those were the words of Gavi’s inaugural Board Chair, Nelson Mandela, over 20 years ago. The
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The JU:MP programme in Bradford increased children’s weekly activity by 70 minutes through green spaces, school exercises, and faith-based sports sessions. As reported by The Guardian, a scheme in the UK that allows children to co-create playgrounds
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – School governors have formally opposed Lambeth Council’s decision to shut Fen Stanton and Holy Trinity Primary Schools, citing lack of consultation and impact on pupils. Brixton Buzz was approached by the Chair of Governors at Holy Trinity
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon’s £22 million ‘bridge to nowhere’ remains unopened 12 years after construction, raising fresh concerns over public spending and infrastructure delays. “It’s taking an awfully long time for that concrete to dry, isn’t it!” chuckles 72-year-old Dave
Bromley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Mayor Sadiq Khan has greenlit a £130m refurbishment of Bromley’s sports centre, marking a major investment in local infrastructure and community well-being. The redevelopment of Crystal Palace has no drawbacks. Khan remarks as construction finally gets underway
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Doctors and teachers in England will receive a 4% pay increase, while nurses get 3.6%, with critics warning the unfunded deal could trigger fresh strike actions. As reported by The Guardian, around 3 million NHS workers and
Kyiv (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK government pressed to introduce Ukrainian GCSE for refugee kids, preventing retrauma linked to Russian language education. As reported by The Guardian, the children’s commissioner, alongside officials in Kyiv, has called on the British government to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Robert Jenrick urged the Conservative Party to accelerate policy reform, warning that delays could jeopardize its future in a fast-moving landscape. As reported by the Guardian, the shadow justice secretary has urged the party to act swiftly
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK’s agreement to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius was blocked after a court order following a legal challenge from a Diego Garcia resident. As reported by The Guardian, the British government’s deal to cede the
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK’s agreement to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius was blocked after a court order following a legal challenge from a Diego Garcia resident. As reported by The Guardian, the British government’s deal to cede the
The atrocities committed by Daesh — also known as Islamic State — between 2014 and 2017 represent one of the gravest human rights failures of our time. During this period, across Syria and Iraq, Daesh waged a brutal campaign of terror against
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK borrowing hit £20.2bn in April, beating forecasts and sparking concerns over Labour’s fiscal plans as Reeves faces scrutiny before key spending review. The UK’s higher-than-expected April borrowing highlights the pressure on Rachel Reeves to improve public