Davos (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Rachel Reeves announced plans to review visa routes to attract global talent, particularly in AI and life sciences, as part of the UK’s growth strategy. Speaking at Davos, the Chancellor expressed her firm support for wealth creation,
*This future gazing think-piece, never published, was written by Malcolm Fisk in 1999 together with a report ‘Our Future Home: Housing and the Inclusion of Older People in 2025’ released by Help the Aged. It imagined, former Prime Minister Tony Blair, as
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK government borrowing hit £17.8bn in December, a significant rise from predictions, with Rachel Reeves facing pressure to tackle the growing deficit. Britain’s borrowing increased to £17.8bn in December, well above expectations, forcing Chancellor Rachel Reeves to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Rising gang activity leads Britain to enhance its prison crime unit, targeting drone smuggling, staff corruption, and violence. The British government plans to implement measures to control illegal activities in prisons across England and Wales. Why the
Statistically, you will have never heard of endometriosis. Despite the fact it was first identified in 1860 and affects one in ten women and those AFAB, the vast majority of the population are oblivious to the pain and suffering that many go
There are moments when those in power face a true test of character. Moments when the principle of justice demands action from the people with the authority to right a wrong. As a nation, we have witnessed several injustices in recent years:
Hammersmith and Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hammersmith and Fulham launched a world-first trial of 20mph Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEVs), offering eco-friendly transport at 20 pence per mile. According to a recent trial, the borough of Hammersmith and Fulham will offer electric
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ealing Council approved the £125m Gurnell project by Mikhail Riches and GT3 Architects, featuring a leisure centre, 300 homes, and 35% affordable housing, and is now set for stage-two approval from the Greater London Authority. The Gurnell
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southwark council research reveals 76 councils, managing 870,000 homes, face budget crises, threatening plans for a council housing revolution. According to Southwark Council‘s research, council housing in the borough and throughout England is confronted with urgent issues.
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon residents support the new Purley pool 220-unit plan, despite concerns over reduced parking spaces and the impact on affordable housing. This comes after plans for the so-called “Purley Pool” were changed to make room for more
Bromley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A 25-years-old man was arrested for knife possession and was later bailed on today, with his release conditions undisclosed. The man was searched and then taken into custody on suspicion of being involved in the supply of
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Tesco Express has confirmed the permanent closure of its Chadwell Heath store on Havering’s high road. Tesco has termed the closure as a difficult decision, aligning with the broader wave of retail shutdowns impacting businesses across the
