Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Greenwich Council has validated the latest planning applications, including home extensions, tree works, and submissions to discharge planning conditions. The applications include a number of suggestions for home renovations and tree care, as well as a noteworthy
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Trump’s tariffs reignite pressure on Keir Starmer to soften Brexit stance as Labour allies push for closer EU ties to support the economy. As reported by The Independent, Labour’s top financial supporters are urging Sir Keir Starmer
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – NHS shake-up may cost £1bn in redundancy payouts, with 20,000-30,000 jobs at risk after NHS England’s abolition, raising concerns for healthcare delivery. As reported by The Guardian, the NHS’s most significant reorganization in a decade may cost
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK police chiefs are planning a radical reform of counter-terrorism policing to tackle rising terrorism and serious crime across England and Wales. As reported by The Guardian, UK police chiefs are shaping plans for a new national
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Taxpayers may have to bail out MPs’ £862m pension fund after a 25% shortfall, with critics blaming ESG investments for its underperformance. As reported by The Telegraph, taxpayers could be required to cover a £862 million shortfall
The Cornish Language and Heritage (Education and Recognition) Bill represents a landmark moment for the Cornish language ‘Kernewek’, affirming its importance as a living part of our heritage. By promoting the teaching of Kernewek and recognising its importance in public life, the
Merton (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Merton residents express concerns that increased events and alcohol sales at Morden Park could pose a danger to local children’s safety, if approved. A plan to allow year-round booze and activities is being opposed by locals, who
Hammersmith and Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A 175-year-old butchers in Hammersmith warns that a new cycleway at Holland Park Roundabout will increase congestion and threaten local businesses and jobs. Businesses are already dealing with a difficult working environment, according to Danny
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Romford landscaper from Havering, is walking 5,000 miles to Ghana in tribute to his late fiancée who died from cancer, ensuring her memory lives on. Before Caroline Sarpong passed away on November 11 of last year,
City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Westminster councillor has defected from Labour to the Tories, citing Sadiq Khan’s ‘vanity projects,’ including Oxford Street pedestrianisation, as the cause. Councillor Paul Fisher claimed that the Mayor of London was more concerned with
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon businesses and traders support the Met’s pilot project introducing the UK’s first permanent live facial recognition cameras to combat rising crime. According to the Met, the cameras will be mounted on buildings or lampposts and will
Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Mayor Sadiq Khan has called in Níall McLaughlin’s rejected student tower plans in Archway, Islington, following local councillors’ refusal of the scheme. The plan, supported by Seven Capital, was rejected by the planning committee of Islington Council
