London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour has announced that three key London commuter rail companies will be brought back to public ownership next year, following the passage of the Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Act. Three key London commuter rail companies, including
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Government plans to expand prison capacity by 20,000 spaces face a five-year delay and £4.2bn cost overrun, with a projected shortage of 12,400 spaces by 2027, a National Audit Office report reveals. According to a damning report
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK government is introducing new measures to inform stalking victims of their perpetrator’s identity and strengthening stalking protection orders. Under new government measures, the process for stalking victims to learn their perpetrator’s identity will be sped
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton returns to public duties to host Qatar’s emir alongside Prince William, spotlighting UK-Qatar relations amid ongoing human rights controversies. The Princess of Wales will play a crucial role in welcoming the
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour’s goal of building 1.5 million homes by 2025 faces challenges without major reforms to the planning system, a report from the Centre for Cities reveals. The Centre for Cities, a UK-based urban policy think tank, warns
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Sir Keir Starmer has dismissed the idea that the UK must choose between the US and EU and advocates pragmatic relations to secure Britain’s future. Prime Minister Starmer has “Utterly rejected” the notion that Britain must pick
Londo (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed Sir Chris Wormald as Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service, replacing Simon Case, who stepped down due to ill health. Chris Wormald, the long-serving permanent secretary at the
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British Ministry of Defence is conducting its first war games with defence companies to test domestic supply chains and enhance the UK’s defence sectors, as officials raised concerns over the armed force’s preparedness to address global threats.
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour’s plan to reduce NHS waiting times to 18 weeks is facing opposition from NHS leaders, with most trust bosses saying that target is unattainable due to a growing patient backlog of 7.64 million. NHS bosses are
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – CBI warns of negative growth expectations for the first time in 2024, with firms forecasting declines across sectors after the government’s recent budget and tax hikes. According to the CBI’s latest Growth Indicator, the private business sector
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Bank of England highlighted rising trade barriers and financial uncertainty as threats to growth and inflation, though UK banks are well-capable. Starting in 2025, stress tests will be conducted every two years to focus on broader
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in London for a Gaza ceasefire, facing counter-protests from pro-Israel groups and a strict police presence. The police warned against supporting banned militant groups like Hamas and Hezbollah. London witnessed a massive
