UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour tax policy forces 12 private schools to close, raising concerns over further shutdowns and increased pressure on state schools. As reported by The Telegraph, 12 independent schools attribute their closure to the government’s VAT hikes, which
Unreliable. Late. Cancelled. Those are three of the most common words I hear from my constituents when discussing the performance of our local train services in Mid Bedfordshire. And that is why I worked so hard to secure a debate in Parliament
Over the past four decades there has been a precipitous decline in the number of high street banks. Data from the British Banking Association showed the branches in 1986 was more than 21,000 whilst at the beginning of 2025 there were fewer
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Haringey Council launches new educational video series, created in partnership with Greighton City Academy, to mark International HPV Awareness Day. On International HPV Awareness Day, the council’s public health staff is highlighting the advantages of the vaccine.
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Haringey honours women, including former MP Joyce Butler, with events, exhibitions, and tributes, highlighting contributions to music, politics, and beyond. Women’s History Month, which takes place in March every year, gives us all the opportunity to highlight
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Rachel Reeves pledged to direct a higher defence budget toward British local industries and jobs while ensuring economic growth alongside national security. MS Reeves affirmed that UK businesses and employment would take precedence in the government’s increased
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – St Ann’s Councillor Tammy Hymas quits in scathing critique of the Labour government and Haringey administration, citing deep-seated concerns over the party’s direction. In a lengthy social media post, Tammy Hymas, who was initially elected to represent
Merton (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Merton becomes one of just five London boroughs to achieve 100% ‘Good’ or ‘better’ Ofsted ratings, cementing its reputation as a hub for education. Inspectors have declared Hatfeild Primary School in Morden to be a “nurturing and
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – SNP leader John Swinney insists Donald Trump’s UK visit should be conditional on renewed US military aid to Ukraine, citing risks of strengthening Russia. Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney, warned that allowing the US president a second
Merton (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Merton Council breaks ground on borough’s first new council homes in a generation, kickstarting plan to deliver 400 affordable properties by 2027. Although the action is viewed as a step in the right direction to address the
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Council gives green light to the plan to transform Whitgift Centre, Centrale, and surrounding areas, paving way for major redevelopment. The developers of Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) have filed a planning application framework detailing their intentions to transform the
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Department for Work and Pensions faces criticism over greater access to bank accounts, sparking fears about privacy and financial surveillance. A proposed law granting the DWP extensive access to bank accounts raises fears of financial intrusion
