Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Plans for a new tram route in north-east London have stalled due to a funding shortfall, raising concerns over future transport development in Havering. The Standard can disclose that the local town hall’s lack of finance has
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – One of Croydon’s top-performing schools will allow girls in all year groups for the first time, marking a historic shift in its admissions policy. An all-boys secondary school in Croydon that was once selected for the title
City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Andrew Boff claims Oxford Street residents in Westminster are increasingly concerned about pedestrianisation plans, citing fears over disruption and access. People who live close to Oxford Street are “unanimously against” the mayor’s proposals to pedestrianize
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – An agent on a mission in Croydon fails to uncover Coulsdon Tories’ dark secret, raising fresh questions about oversight and local political accountability. Croydon‘s second mayoral election is just over a year away, and the local Conservatives
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK government faces backlash for prioritising tree planting over natural regeneration, risking woodland creation targets, campaigners warn. As reported by The Guardian, environmental campaigners say ministers are neglecting natural tree growth in England, favouring planting initiatives
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – England’s NHS prescription prices frozen after three years, keeping charges under £10 as ministers move to ease rising living costs. As reported by Sky News, the UK government has announced that NHS prescription fees in England will
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Children’s Commissioner for England urges an immediate ban on deepfake “nudification” apps, citing growing concerns over online abuse and exploitation. As reported by The Guardian, AI-driven “nudification” apps that create deepfake sexual images of children should
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Met police raise concerns over the China super-embassy, citing potential disruptions from large protests and the need for additional resources. As reported by The Guardian, the Metropolitan Police warned that China’s planned “super embassy” in London would
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform UK faces scrutiny over its finances after spending £2m on a mailshot campaign, raising concerns over transparency. As reported by The Guardian, the Liberal Democrats have called on Nigel Farage to reveal Reform UK’s donation sources
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK government plans to restrict trans workers from using gender-specific toilets, aligning with recent Supreme Court and EHRC rulings on biological sex. As reported by The Independent, a Cabinet minister has suggested that trans employees will
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch suggests local coalitions with Reform UK could be possible after council elections, but rejects a national alliance. As reported by Sky News, Kemi Badenoch leaves the door open for local partnerships with Reform
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British Steel receives essential raw material shipments to keep the Scunthorpe plant running, securing thousands of jobs after government intervention. As reported by The Independent, the UK government has confirmed the arrival of vital raw materials for
