UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Deloitte’s latest survey shows that UK CFOs plan to cut significant costs and reduce hiring in 2025 in response to increasing national insurance contributions. According to Deloitte’s latest survey, two-thirds of finance directors reported no plans to
One of the biggest surprises I’ve had in Parliament is discovering we’ve barely talked about playgrounds in nearly a decade. It’s remarkable, because if you wander through almost any neighbourhood and pause by a set of rusted swings or a boarded-up slide,
Hounslow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Two men were convicted for the Tyreece Scott murder in Hounslow. The same bag that the murderer wore at the time of the crime was found in his possession. Duarra Abdi, 20, was found convicted at the
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Nigel Farage will host a high-profile inauguration party in Washington DC, where he is expected to reunite with Elon Musk and numerous political leaders. The Reform UK leader plans to restore ties with tech billionaire Elon Musk
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Common Wealth report warns that private ownership could lead to a sudden North Sea oil and gas decrease, leaving taxpayers with a £10.8bn bill. The think tank’s report predicts that the current model of private ownership
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group warns that HMRC’s efforts to track online income could confuse online sellers due to mismatched reporting periods. E-commerce platforms like eBay, Vinted, and Airbnb have until the end of the month
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A terrorism watchdog suggests Britain should review the national security in repatriating stateless persons like Shamima Begum, despite worries. Jonathan Hall KC, the government’s independent terrorism reviewer, has recommended that the UK repatriate British nationals of the
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – In the Yeates building, after the lift broke down more than four weeks ago at Malcolm House, a disabled man had to miss a doctor visit and have his groceries delivered by Uber Eats. Stephen Yeates, who
China (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves arrived in Beijing, arguing for stronger relations with China to enhance British businesses despite market challenges and criticism. Despite UK financial pressures, Chancellor Reeves defends her decision to visit China to strengthen the economy,
Tower Hamlets (Parliament Politics Magazine) – As part of Tower Hamlets Council program, families with household incomes of £50,350 or less will be eligible for the proposed school uniform award, which Tower Hamlets Council has allocated £3 million to pay. For each
Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The 204-home tower scheme’s developer, Comer Homes, has three years to remove the orange cladding. He has to pay the Greenwich council close to £7 million. The Planning Inspectorate has decided that a 204-home tower project in
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK government is still confident that there will be sufficient gas and electricity this winter, in spite of Centrica’s alerts regarding low gas storage capacities. Centrica’s CEO, Chris O’Shea, highlighted the growing demand for energy storage
