Waltham Forest (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Waltham Forest Council estimated £1.2m repair bill for Markhouse Centre slashed by £500k, for the centre’s future amidst controversy over its proposed closure. According to updated data, operating a Walthamstow facility for adults with disabilities would
Kingston Upon Thames (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Kingston University’s cut Humanities department axe on job uncertainty. Closure planned for September 2025, amid concerns for the borough’s educational future. The university has attributed its decision to a broader trend in the higher education
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Keir Starmer assured Labour MPs about the necessity of welfare cuts, addressing concerns over increasing disability benefit costs. The Prime Minister addressed the Parliamentary Labour Party, urging MPs to take a realistic stance as he worked to
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Haringey residents can celebrate Women’s History Month with events and activities at their local libraries, from author talks to arts and crafts sessions. Greta Sykes will be launching her new book Eve Meets Dante, which is described
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southwark Council proposes major overhaul of the housing allocation system, aiming to prioritize those in need and tackle homelessness in London. Following an exclusive news story in June that exposed the dearth of properties available for bidding
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Dr. Yusuf Ali Osman, a blind doctor, 45 years-old, wins a landmark legal challenge against Croydon Council over an inaccessible postal voting system. After the council mailed him voting paperwork that he was unable to read, he
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MP Mike Amesbury resigns after assault conviction, triggering a by-election in Runcorn and Helsby, challenging Keir Starmer as Reform UK gains ground. Mike Amesbury’s resignation forced Keir Starmer into his first by-election as prime minister. For
Waltham Forest (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Vestry House Museum in Waltham Forest receives £150k National Lottery grant to support major refurbishment, boosting local heritage and community engagement. The museum’s goals of making its exhibits and artifacts “more accessible and inclusive” will be
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Technology Secretary Peter Kyle pledges streamlining regulation, ensuring quicker market access for emerging technologies like medical drones. Mr Kyle has pledged to slash red tape, enabling the faster deployment of innovations like medical delivery drones. What did
Since 2018, Ethiopia has experienced a tumultuous journey of war and peace, driven by internal strife and regional tensions. Under Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali, the country has seen escalating domestic conflicts, many of which have spilled across its borders, destabilizing the
City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – King Charles attends Commonwealth Day at Westminster Abbey with royal family members & PM Sir Keir Starmer, marking annual celebration of Commonwealth unity. Following his cancer diagnosis last year, which required him to temporarily put
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Philip Hammond, former chancellor, has made £30 million from advisory roles in the House of Lords, sparking concerns over conflicts of interest. Ex-chancellor has secured millions through consultancy and director positions during his tenure in the House
