Britain was forged in the fires of the Industrial Revolution. Regions like Teesside were the powerhouses that helped build a global economy. Towns like Middlesbrough, once proudly stood as “Ironopolis”, at the centre of global industry. The metals produced in our foundries
Barking & Dagenham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Sahara Parkside in Barking has been rated ‘requires improvement’ by the Care Quality Commission after a recent inspection highlighted key service concerns. The results of CQC’s March 18–19 visit were released this month. Inspectors determined
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth Council hosted a compelling awareness event to mark World Sickle Cell Day, aiming to spotlight the condition and promote better public understanding. They held an educational Sickle Cell Awareness Panel Event for staff members in honor
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth Council invites residents to help shape plans for a new Healthy Neighbourhood in the Kennington Triangle, aiming to improve local air and safety. The goal of the proposed plan is to make this part of the
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – NHS and local agencies issue safety warnings as Croydon faces a heatwave with temperatures soaring to 32ºC, urging residents to take health precautions. NHS London has released urgent health advice, advising people to exercise caution and make
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves told oil firm Equinor that tax hikes fund CCUS, sparking concerns over Labour’s silent concessions to fossil fuel giants. As reported by The Guardian, Rachel Reeves assured an oil company it would get a
Being Chair of the Petitions Committee has been a learning curve and also a joy. One is exposed to a wide variety of topics that make the general public tick, from animal welfare to school reforms and the infamous call for another
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MP Kim Leadbeater warned MPs that rejecting her assisted dying bill could delay reform for terminally ill patients by another 10 years. As reported by the Independent, Kim Leadbeater urged MPs to support her assisted dying
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Former PM John Major says Keir Starmer must act on political misconduct, urging tougher enforcement of standards to restore trust in public life. As reported by The Guardian, John Major has urged the UK prime minister to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Oxford research reveals UK Uber drivers earn less post-2023 as secret fare algorithms raise prices but cut drivers’ share to as low as 50%. As reported by The Guardian, an Oxford University study found that UK Uber
