UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves to announce budget plans as inflation drops to 2.8%, while critics blame Labour policies for prolonged cost-of-living struggles. As reported by The Independent, Ms Reeves is set to make deeper benefit cuts after the
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour faces backlash for removing protections against forced labour in China’s solar supply chain, as officials insist existing policies are sufficient. As reported by The Guardian, critics accuse ministers of allegedly overlooking slavery issues, as Labour MPs
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A KPMG survey reveals rising economic pessimism in the UK, leading consumers to spend less and save for financial hardships. As reported by The Guardian, ahead of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s spring statement, a survey reveals consumers are
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Peers will vote on reversing Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner’s decision to cancel local elections, citing democratic concerns. As reported by The Telegraph, the House of Lords is set to challenge Ms Rayner’s move to cancel local
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK’s £950m motorway charging fund, issued in 2020, remains unused, sparking concerns of diversion as industry leaders urge better spending. As reported by The Guardian, ministers are reviewing the allocation of funds from a £950 million scheme
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – MPs raise concerns over misleading emails targeting Ahsan Mansur, Bangladesh’s central bank governor, amid his inquiry into alleged money laundering. As reported by The Guardian, MPs in Britain fear they have been subjected to a misinformation effort.
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Northeye prison site, once considered for asylum accommodation, will now be converted into housing as part of Labour’s housing target. As reported by The Telegraph, an asbestos-laden, derelict prison is set to be transformed into a
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch faces backlash for rejecting the UK’s 2050 net-zero goal, despite previous pledges to Tory MPs to uphold green targets. As reported by The Guardian, Kemi Badenoch faces criticism for reversing her stance
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine): The Joseph Rowntree Foundation analysis suggests that the average UK family could lose £1,400 annually by 2030 due to frozen tax thresholds and rising living costs. A new financial study indicates that UK households may lose £1,400 annually
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Public First report urges the British government to allocate £1.5bn per year for flood defences to protect critical infrastructure and minimize economic losses. As reported by The Guardian, a document highlights that flood defence spending will
