London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Glencore gives FTSE a major boost as it abandons plans to shift its stock market listing to the US, reaffirming its commitment to remain in London. As reported by The Telegraph, Glencore has abandoned plans to leave
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Heathrow runway proposal draws criticism from economists, warning of uncertain economic benefits and rising environmental risks. As reported by GB News, Chancellor Rachel Reeves is facing criticism over her proposal to add a new
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour plans to cap skilled foreign visas, requiring British firms to train local staff or face restrictions on hiring from abroad. As reported by The Telegraph, Labour proposes tightening skilled foreign visa routes and is urging companies
Kensington and Chelsea (Parliament Politics Magazine) -Dreamtel Hotel Ltd has submitted a retrospective amendment application to Kensington & Chelsea Council, seeking permission for a basement Vietnamese restaurant. Since the restaurant, Med Salleh Viet, is already reachable from the hotel and street level,
Kingston Upon Thames (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Kingston’s former PRYZM nightclub is set for a £3 million redevelopment by NEOS Hospitality, splitting the historic site into two new live‑music venues. Redesigned as two distinct clubs, Circuit and Bonnie Rogues, the former PRYZM nightclub
Merton (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Campaigners rally to save the award‑winning Trafalgar Freehouse in South Wimbledon after Merton Council rejects plans to replace it with flats. The matter is now in the hands of the Planning Inspectorate after developer Adenbuild Construction filed
Barking & Dagenham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Two men were arrested in Dagenham after police uncovered stolen tools linked to multiple thefts. Officers urge victims to come forward with proof. During a warrant search in the Dagenham area today (August 5), Operation
Hammersmith & Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Shocking footage shows Hammersmith Bridge lit by flares and fireworks. Hedge at nearby St Paul’s School caught fire. Two men arrested on suspicion of arson. Will, a 22-year-old new graduate who lives in the area,
Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – TfL has ruled out introducing a Docklands Light Railway (DLR) night service to Lewisham, confirming no overnight expansion will be implemented. Only a few weeks have passed since Lewisham Council demanded more DLR hours in order to
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Tory Mayor Jason Perry and Croydon Council appear in High Court amid legal challenge over sudden closure of Access Croydon without prior notice. The council’s £204,000 annual chief executive, Katherine Kerswell, stated in March that Access Croydon,
Bexley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A 16-year-old has been charged in connection with burglaries in Dartford and thefts in Bexley, facing potential penalties under juvenile law. A vespa was reported stolen from the garage of a residence near Joyden’s Wood in Dartford
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Michael Gove doubts Nigel Farage is ready to be PM and questions Reform UK’s election chances, while praising Farage’s communication skills and impact. As reported by The Independent, ex-Tory cabinet minister Michael Gove says Nigel Farage is
