UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Department for Work and Pensions faces criticism over greater access to bank accounts, sparking fears about privacy and financial surveillance. A proposed law granting the DWP extensive access to bank accounts raises fears of financial intrusion
For too many parents in this country, the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) is not just failing—it is actively making their lives harder. Behind the concerning statistics lies a human cost: struggling single parents, children living in financial insecurity, and families trapped in
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield execs reveal plan to replace two-thirds of Croydon town centre’s space with residential flats, reports housing correspondent Barratt Holmes. When executives and architects representing Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield gave a lengthy presentation to the planning committee last week about
Bromley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Strikes at Bromley’s Farringtons School continue tomorrow, March 4,as staff protest proposed pay cuts and pension changes, demanding fair compensation for their work. Employees at Chislehurst’s Farringtons School, where parents pay up to £50,000 annually, claim they
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth Council invests £355,000 in Putney Leisure Centre pool, improving air quality and swimmer experience with state-of-the-art air handling system. The project will lower the center’s carbon footprint and greatly enhance temperature management and air quality. The
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Every child in the Lambeth borough has been offered a secondary school place, with 92% securing a spot at one of their preferred schools. According to recent data, every child in Lambeth who submitted their application on
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – North Acton Square’s condition raised concerns on safety and hygiene, prompting calls for action from Ealing Council, as it serves as entrance to Central Line station. The entrance area off Victoria Road, which Transport for London (TfL)
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ealing’s creative talent converges at Bobo Social will take place for an Art Social event at Boho Social, showcasing the borough’s creative scene. 13 local artists, including Jon Loxton and Moira Walker, will have their works on
Our high streets are the beating heart of our communities. They are not simply places where people shop – they are gathering points, cultural centres and serve as symbols of local identity. They fuel local economies, support countless small businesses and provide
Social media is having a negative effect on children in this country. I know this as the father of two boys; but also hearing from teachers, parents and those working with young people who are seeing its effects every day. Social media
Barking and Dagenham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour leaders issue warning over Reform UK’s rising popularity in Barking and Dagenham, urging party members not to be complacent about the growing threat. Barking and Dagenham council leader Dominic Twomey made the remarks after
Sutton (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A freedom of Information (FOI) revelation exposes Sutton’s noise crisis, with over 1,200 complaints filed in 2024, raising concerns over residents’ quality of life. A statutory nuisance is a legal phrase for situations or actions that seriously
