Greater Manchester (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Mayor Andy Burnham has congratulated Leigh Miners Rangers Rugby League Academy after the community club was awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service in the 2024 Honours List. As reported by Wigan Today, the club fielded
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Cabinet ministers including health and justice secretaries have decided to vote against assisted dying legislation, while the PM Keir Starmer is yet to decide. Education Minister Bridget Phillipson has stated she is likely to oppose the bill
London (parliament Politics Magazine) – UK home prices have fallen by over £5,000 this month, as the autumn budget triggered concerns in the housing market ahead of the seasonal Christmas slowdown. According to the UK’s real estate website Rightmove, in November, the
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Sir Keir Starmer is ready to become the first UK prime minister in six years to hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, promising to rebuild ties on “a pragmatic relationship” at the G20 summit in Brazil.
London (Parliament Politics Magzine) – Lord Blunkett has urged an urgent assessment into what he characterised as “death trap” Tube platforms after he was wounded falling into a gap as he boarded a train at Westminster station. According to the BBC, it
London (Parliament Politics Magzine) – An east London woman was found dead in a car boot, and police believe she was struck by someone she knew. As reported by the Guardian, a murder investigation was undertaken by Northamptonshire police after the body
London (Parliament Politics Magzine) – The UK Met Office has issued a warning that it could be time to get out the woolly jumpers, as an Arctic blast brings the danger of plunging temperatures, sleet, snow and ice. As reported by the
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Stephen Moore, a senior economic adviser to President-elect Donald Trump has suggested that Britain prioritize trade agreements with the US rather than seeking close ties with the European Union. During an interview with BBS Radio, Stephen Moore
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A train company has introduced 3D maps to enable disabled passengers to travel with “more independence”. Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), managing Thameslink, Great Northern, Southern, and Gatwick Express, announced that maps will help passengers build confidence in navigating
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The British PM is ready to address the Welsh Labour conference, expressing pride in his government’s achievements and will not back down on the controversial measures outlined in Rachel Reeves’s budget. Sir Keir Starmer will face the
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens announces 13m grand scheme for Port Talbot workers and businesses hit by Port Talbot Blast Furnace Closures. The UK government launches a new fund scheme to support steelworkers after job losses. This scheme
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Trump adviser says UK must pick between US economic model or EU’s ‘socialism.’ A leading adviser to the US president-elect, Donald Trump, has expressed the UK should align itself with the US “free enterprise” economic model instead
