UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Former Bank of England chief Mervyn King has criticised Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ tax policies, calling her pre-election promises “irresponsible.” The ex-central bank head blasts the chancellor’s pledges before elections and urges her to raise the income tax.
Sir Keir Starmer will tell Donald Trump that unless the US provides military support to a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia, that Vladimir Putin can’t be trusted to stick to it, saying the US must “backstop” any settlement. The Prime Minister
The campaign to eradicate the most common form of plastic rubbish in the world, cigarette butts, which make up around one in five of all littered items grows as more MPs and councillors back the move to force the tobacco companies to
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering Council proposes merging Squirrels Heath Infant and Junior Schools in Gidea Park into one primary school for ages 4-11 to streamline education. The infant school would be closed and the junior school’s age range would be
City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Westminster City Council becomes the first London local authority to receive the highest rating from the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) for its services. The Labour-run council’s efforts in managing repairs, its lettings policy,
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth Council leader Claire Holland denies claims of hiding £1m library cuts in a 10-page spreadsheet, following accusations from an activist. Claire Holland expressed gratitude in the Labour authority’s “open and transparent” approach to the planned cuts
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Two men who fatally stabbed a man in Croydon and then ordered pints of Guinness at a pub minutes later have been found guilty of murder at trial. The Old Bailey was informed that Rijkaard Siafa, 22,
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering Council’s leader clarifies concerns over work at a proposed data centre near Upminster, addressing public uncertainty about site activities. In a letter, Ray Morgon affirmed that recent construction on the East Havering Data Center’s proposed location
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering Council has received an £88m bailout from the government amid ongoing financial struggles, raising concerns over the borough’s economic stability. Thirty authorities nationwide were given a “capitalization direction” in advance of the upcoming fiscal year, including
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering Council has refused retrospective planning permission for Lushi’s Lounge on Mawney Road, despite the venue already being open to the public. A retrospective application to convert the drugstore into a “cafe, drinking establishment and lounge” was
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon senior council official claims no knowledge of the Carers’ Centre closure or new service provider during a heated meeting in George Street. The abrupt decision to change the supplier of an essential part of the local
Bromley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A police crackdown on shoplifting in Bromley led to the arrest of prolific thief George Nicholson at Bromley Magistrates Court on February 13, 2025. Over the course of six days, plainclothes police officers encircled the Anerley Co-op,
