London (Parliament News) – Keir Starmer commits to centrist leadership, prioritizing wealth creation. He emphasizes economic growth, tolerance, and inclusivity while navigating party controversies. Labour’s Back to Work plan aims to boost employment and training opportunities. Keir Starmer has declared he will
The UK's Labour opposition launched its flagship clean energy policy on Friday, aiming to address the country's cost-of-living crisis and distinguish itself from the ruling Conservatives as the general election approaches.
London (Parliament News) – UK garden experts warn of potential biodiversity catastrophe due to the rising popularity of home mushroom growing. Concerns arise over non-native species’ impact on soil microbiology and ecosystem balance. A rise in the popularity of mushrooms growing at
London (Parliament News) – Chancellor Jeremy Hunt confirms the six-year freeze on income tax thresholds until 2028, likely leading to higher tax payments for many. Both parties rule out VAT, income tax, and national insurance hikes. Jeremy Hunt has verified the six-year
London (Parliament News) – Junior doctors in the UK will strike for five days over pay disputes, causing NHS disruption just before the general election. Thousands of patients face cancelled care as strikes begin June 27. Junior doctors in the UK are
London (Parliament News) – Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves promises no new taxes beyond current commitments if Labour wins the election. Labour rules out income tax, national insurance, corporation tax, or wealth tax increases. No budget until September. Rachel Reeves has stated there
London (Parliament News) – The FBI investigates the suspected sale of British Museum artefacts to US buyers. US law enforcement assisted in returning 268 items to the museum. Allegations of theft were initially dismissed. The FBI is probing the sale of what
The UK's energy sector regulator, Ofgem, announced on Friday that a reduction in the price cap for household energy bills will commence in July.
Britain's National Grid has announced plans to raise £7 billion ($9 billion) through a share sale to fund extensive infrastructure investments aimed at meeting the rising demand for decarbonized energy.
London (Parliament News) – Motorists should be cautious of a 60-fold rise in “crash for cash” fraud involving motorbike and scooter riders staging accidents. Allianz reports a 6,000% increase in such claims in 2023. Motorists have been cautioned to be sharp after
