UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The OECD predicts UK growth at just 1% in 2026, citing Donald Trump tariffs, persistent inflation, and limited public spending capacity. As reported by The Guardian, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) warns Britain’s economic
Just before the Whitsun recess, I held a debate in Westminster Hall to highlight a devastating condition that has been ignored for far too long: Chronic Urinary Tract Infections. For thousands of women, this illness is not just painful, it is life-destroying.
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Aviation Minister Mike Kane invites Heathrow or rivals to propose a third runway to boost airport competition and drive UK economic growth by 2035. As reported by The Standard, Mike Kane says a Heathrow rival could build
The past five years have seen unprecedented change and disruption in the global trade network. Against this backdrop, the UK stands as a connector, bridging systems, processes, and old and new alliances. Our identity as a trading nation is once again in
Chiswick (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Andy Slaughter MP labels the Post Office “utterly unaccountable” during remarks in Chiswick, amid growing scrutiny over its handling of recent scandals. Hammersmith and Chiswick MP Andy Slaughter told The Chiswick Calendar that the Post Office is
Kensington and Chelsea (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Kensington and Chelsea Council must pay £3,000 and £150 monthly to a domestic abuse survivor after failing to properly handle her homeless application. According to the watchdog, when Miss X reported the attack in 2023,
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Fellows Court tenant criticizes Hackney Council’s “unacceptable” security measures after a BMW parked outside the block had its windscreen smashed. On suspicion of causing criminal damage, a 22-year-old woman was taken into custody following the incident
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council appoints ‘Interim Adam’ to a key planning role at a £1,000 daily rate, raising questions about public spending amid local budget pressures. This website has found that Heather Cheesbrough’s stand-in replacement is a “interim specialist”
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Vodafone and Three UK merged in a £16.5bn deal, creating the UK’s biggest mobile network and pledging £1bn investment in coverage within a year. As reported by The Guardian, Vodafone has formed a £16.5bn merger with Three
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Blue Labour pushes crackdown on DEI and immigration, urging ministers to legislate against inclusion policies to win over Reform-leaning voters. As reported by The Guardian, a Labour-aligned faction shaping Number 10’s message to Reform voters has called
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A new global study shows structured exercise post-treatment cuts cancer recurrence by 28% and death risk by 37%, offering more benefits than drugs. As reported by The Guardian, a leading global trial finds exercise can reduce cancer
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British Sikhs warn Labour of losing votes and barring MPs from Sikh venues if no judge-led inquiry into the UK’s role in the 1984 Golden Temple attack. As reported by The Guardian, the UK’s Sikh community plans
