UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Ministry of Justice confirmed a major cyber breach exposing legal aid applicants’ data since 2010, causing system shutdowns and public warnings. As reported by The Guardian, personal information of hundreds of thousands of legal aid applicants
I don’t doubt that Donald Trump thinks it is a good thing to strike a deal with the U.K. that reduces his damaging tariffs on our products. But I don’t know what he might think about it in a month’s time, or
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK and EU strike late deal on fishing access, boosting chances for wider reset on food trade, youth mobility, and security talks at today’s London summit. As reported by the Guardian, UK-EU relations saw an overnight breakthrough
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Children’s charities urge Keir Starmer to scrap the two-child benefit cap, with polls showing broad voter support, including among swing voters. As reported by The Guardian, Labour-aligned organisations and children’s welfare charities are stepping up demands for
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Campaigners slam Labour for keeping flawed intel-sharing rules, warning they risk enabling torture and harming the UK’s human rights commitments. As reported by The Guardian, Labour has come under fire for backing intelligence policies it once opposed,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Slot machine firms target poor UK areas, funnelling millions offshore as councils call for stronger powers to curb openings and protect communities. As reported by The Guardian, companies operating slot machines are setting up in the UK’s
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – European relations minister Nick Thomas-Symonds says the UK may adopt select EU standards to reduce trade hurdles, vowing a pragmatic, case-by-case approach. As reported by Sky News, a government minister has said the UK government is open
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UNISON allows trans woman Ellie Waple to run for female seat, defying Supreme Court ruling that defines “woman” by biological sex. As reported by The Telegraph, UK’s largest union defies court, backs trans woman for female seat
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lib Dem MP Layla Moran demands the UK back tough Israeli stance with action as Gaza civilians face starvation, bombings, and medical collapse. As reported by The Guardian, Layla Moran has called on the British government to
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Haringey Council seeks residents’ views on £1.5m improvements to eight local parks, aiming to enhance green spaces through community-driven consultation. In an effort to “co-design each of the eight projects and meet the local needs in those
Hounslow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Foodies Festival is set to return to Syon Park in Hounslow over the bank holiday, featuring top chefs, live music, artisan markets, and family fun. The Foodies Festival is coming to Syon Park in Brentford for
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon CEO Katherine Kerswell has not responded to a formal complaint regarding the high costs tied to the council’s ‘Our Croydon’ public engagement scheme. The mayor and chief executive of the borough, who are becoming more and
