UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – OBR warns UK debt could hit 270% of GDP by 2070s as Keir Starmer’s welfare U-turns leave Reeves scrambling to fix a deepening black hole in public finances. As reported by The Independent, the Office for Budget
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Pollster Lord Hayward says Reform UK’s momentum has stalled following by-election defeats and internal clashes within Nigel Farage’s party. As reported by The Independent, a leading pollster says Reform UK’s momentum has faded and public backing may
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK transport secretary Heidi Alexander backs French police slashing smugglers’ boats, calling it a tough but necessary move to stop Channel crossings. As reported by The Guardian, a cabinet minister said the government supports French police slashing
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Norman Tebbit, Thatcher’s close ally and former Tory minister, has died at 94; he was known for shaping Thatcherism and surviving the 1984 bombing. As reported by The Guardian, Norman Tebbit, a senior figure in Margaret Thatcher’s
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour faces backlash as public sector consultancy costs hit £1.3bn, rising 5% despite a pledge to cut external adviser spending. As reported by The Telegraph, Sir Keir Starmer is facing a U-turn accusation after new findings revealed
“If you can’t see the opportunity in a situation, look at it in a different way.” That was a lesson I learned from 25 years in the Army. It served me pretty well in ten years in venture capital too. So, when
Next week we are hosting our first round table event on the importance of press freedom with a special reference to conflict zones. George Orwell, a passionate advocate on the importance of freedom of the press, famously stated, “Freedom of the press,
While we’ve been enjoying some lovely British sunshine in recent weeks, the impact of last September’s flooding in Mid Bedfordshire is in the front of many minds as we race towards Autumn. Although the sun may shine now, many residents who were
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ministers plan SEND reforms that could require stricter evidence for EHCPs, raising fears of reduced support for children with special needs. As reported by The Telegraph, government reforms may require experts to gather stronger evidence before children
Richmond upon Thames (Parliament politics Magazine) – Starting July 7, 2025, Richmond Thames Water begins £2.1M work on Upper Sunbury Road (ref BB 00718190), closing westbound lanes; 216 bus to Staines rerouted; call 0800 316 9800. As Richmond news reported, starting July
Havering (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Havering’s food inspectors checked many local places in June–July 2025; most got top hygiene scores of 5, including Greggs, KFC, Aozora Sushi, McDonald’s, schools, and nurseries. As This is the Local London News reported, environmental health officers
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine): Ealing Council is consulting on renewing its PSPO, which bans anti-social behaviour in public spaces. The current order ends in October 2025. Councillor Jasbir Anand supports fair, early enforcement. As EALING.NEWS reported that the London Borough of Ealing