Kemi Badenoch warns Labour could erode free speech

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch criticises Labour’s blasphemy law support, warning it could harm free speech, especially with recent Islamophobia proposals. Tory leader has raised concerns that Labour’s backing of blasphemy laws threatens free speech in Britain, calling

Ofcom orders tech firms to shield kids online

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK’s media regulator imposes tough rules on digital platforms, mandating tech giants to block harmful content and verify users’ age or face billion-pound fines. As The Standard reports, Ofcom warns that social media firms failing to protect

Hackney welcomes new fixing factory for electronics

Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) –  A new Fixing Factory has opened in Hackney, offering community-led electronic repairs to combat e-waste and promote sustainability through reuse initiatives. The “Fixing Factory” has been established in Hackney to increase the repair capacity and address the

Croydon Council begins trial of 80% accurate AI system

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council begins testing an artificial intelligence system with only 80% accuracy, raising concerns over reliability and implications for decision-making. A flawed method for handling Council Tax inquiries has been released to the public by the borough’s

UK borrowing exceeds forecasts by £15bn

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Britain’s annual borrowing surged past predictions by £15bn, sparking fears of tax rises and deeper cuts to meet Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s fiscal rules. As reported by Sky News, official figures reveal government borrowing exceeded estimates by nearly

UK delays easing of slot machine restrictions

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK government has paused plans to ease slot machine rules in high street arcades, citing concerns over gambling harms and protection for vulnerable users. As reported by The Guardian, the government proposal to ease slot machine