UK delays easing of slot machine restrictions

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK government has paused plans to ease slot machine rules in high street arcades, citing concerns over gambling harms and protection for vulnerable users. As reported by The Guardian, the government proposal to ease slot machine

Croydon Council blocks staff from reading news site

Following confirmation that Croydon Council employees have been prevented from reading Inside Croydon, the executives who occupy the upper floors of Fisher’s Folly are becoming increasingly paranoid and have a siege mentality. Even elected council members have discovered that they are prohibited

Lambeth residents block street over parking dispute

Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth residents block street access to protest a £650,000 council plan to replace parking spaces with seating, halting workers from starting the project. Businesses and residents on Streatham’s Amesbury Avenue are worried that the proposed modifications will

IMF cuts UK growth forecast amid Trump tariff impact

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The IMF slashed the UK’s 2025 growth forecast, blaming President Trump’s tariffs, rising inflation, and energy costs, which will impact growth more than Europe. The International Monetary Fund has downgraded Britain’s economic forecast, warning that the UK