UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Over 5,000 UK citizens urged MPs to act on climate, as polling shows strong public support for net zero goals despite widespread silence. As reported by The Guardian, thousands from across Britain met their MPs in Westminster,
Bexley (Parliament Politics megazine) – In December 2022, Bilikesu Olagunju abused 88-year-old John Attard. CQC found Bexley agency Unique Personnel unsafe and is closely monitoring it. Son Chris Attard blames poor checks. As News Shopper News reported, CQC found Bexley agency Unique
Barnet (Parliament Politics Megazine) – Barnet Council seeks resident feedback on its Domestic Abuse and Violence Against Women Strategy. Over 9,400 cases were reported (2022–2025); 1,310 were high-risk. Consultation ends August 4, 2025. As Barnet Borough Times reported, Barnet Council is asking
North London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – North London Energy Ltd was fined £400,000 after Enfield worker Paul McDaid, 58 years old, was nearly crushed at the Edmonton site due to poor safety during construction on May 13, 2022. As Yahoo News reported,
Hounslow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hounslow’s new Local Plan (to 2041) aims to build 28,800 homes (50% affordable), create 20,000 jobs, boost green growth, and fight climate change. Supported by Councillor Tom Bruce. As UK Property FORUMS News reported, Hounslow has a
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – OBR warns UK debt could hit 270% of GDP by 2070s as Keir Starmer’s welfare U-turns leave Reeves scrambling to fix a deepening black hole in public finances. As reported by The Independent, the Office for Budget
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Pollster Lord Hayward says Reform UK’s momentum has stalled following by-election defeats and internal clashes within Nigel Farage’s party. As reported by The Independent, a leading pollster says Reform UK’s momentum has faded and public backing may
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK transport secretary Heidi Alexander backs French police slashing smugglers’ boats, calling it a tough but necessary move to stop Channel crossings. As reported by The Guardian, a cabinet minister said the government supports French police slashing
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Norman Tebbit, Thatcher’s close ally and former Tory minister, has died at 94; he was known for shaping Thatcherism and surviving the 1984 bombing. As reported by The Guardian, Norman Tebbit, a senior figure in Margaret Thatcher’s
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour faces backlash as public sector consultancy costs hit £1.3bn, rising 5% despite a pledge to cut external adviser spending. As reported by The Telegraph, Sir Keir Starmer is facing a U-turn accusation after new findings revealed
“If you can’t see the opportunity in a situation, look at it in a different way.” That was a lesson I learned from 25 years in the Army. It served me pretty well in ten years in venture capital too. So, when
Next week we are hosting our first round table event on the importance of press freedom with a special reference to conflict zones. George Orwell, a passionate advocate on the importance of freedom of the press, famously stated, “Freedom of the press,
