UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour’s migration bill faced backlash for adopting Conservatives’ policies, such as detaining child migrants and limiting slavery protection. Critics have accused Labour of rank hypocrisy after the party endorsed controversial Tory plans to detain child migrants as
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The British government has backed a third runway at Heathrow, which is expected to create thousands of jobs while improving the nation’s economic standing. Chancellor Rachel Reeves, in her major speech in Oxfordshire on Wednesday, revealed that
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds says Britain risks falling behind if it ignores major development projects like new runways or fails to invest in infrastructure. A prominent Labour minister has warned, just before the Chancellor’s major speech, that
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A recent survey by YouGov reveals that Britons across the UK prioritize trade with the EU over the US, reflecting a continued preference for EU ties. On the fifth anniversary of Brexit, a recent poll shows that
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK government faces backlash as families are forced to take dangerous measures to reunite with their children, following stricter visa regulations. As reported by The Independent, in response to severe changes in the Homes for Ukraine
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British farmers are protesting against the government’s inheritance tax changes, raising concerns that the new policies will harm the agricultural industry. Farmers across the UK are staging demonstrations on Saturday to record their opposition to the tax
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The British government has contacted gig economy firms, such as YoungOnes and Temper, over potential violations of employment laws after concerns raised. Following a series of reports from The Observer, the government has issued a warning that
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Doug Gurr, Labour’s new head of the competition authority, urges businesses to adopt green policies to address the mass extinction and overconsumption. Britain’s competition authority’s new leader has called on firms to implement sustainable policies to prevent
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Fairtrade Foundation’s new boss calls for ethical assurances in UK factories and farms, urging consumers to support ethically certified products. A non-profit organization, Fairtrade’s incoming head believes the ethical trade body has the potential to play
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The EU is open to allowing Britain to join the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Convention (PEM), which could strengthen post-Brexit ties, says EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic. A senior EU trade official has suggested the UK may join a Europe-wide
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK Tech Secretary Peter Kyle called TikTok a “desirable product” but raised concerns over data security and its possible role in Chinese propaganda. British Technology Minister Peter Kyle said TikTok’s popularity and the UK’s diplomatic relations with
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Kemi Badenoch, criticized Labour’s education policies, calling them a “tragic” move for students and teachers, while Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended the bill. During the Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer‘s answer questions session, the Conservative leader, Kemi Badenoch,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – E3G research highlights that burning wood for biomass is unnecessary for the UK’s clean energy goals, calling for a shift towards renewable solutions. According to the latest report from E3G, the UK can eliminate wood-burning power plants
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Rising gang activity leads Britain to enhance its prison crime unit, targeting drone smuggling, staff corruption, and violence. The British government plans to implement measures to control illegal activities in prisons across England and Wales. Why the
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A new YouGov poll shows Nigel Farage’s Reform UK closing the gap with Labour, now just one point behind, and the Conservatives fall to third place. Around 2,279 voters participated in the YouGov latest poll in Great
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Steve Reed, UK environment secretary, challenges Yorkshire anglers’ river cleanup win, drawing criticism over Labour’s pledge to address water pollution. On Tuesday, Mr Steve’s legal team will argue in the court of appeal that tackling pollution in
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Britain and Mauritius report progress on a Chagos Islands agreement, with the UK retaining Diego Garcia for 99 years, though Mauritius wants changes. The British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s efforts to hand over the Chagos Islands to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss argued that the UK cannot succeed unless the British media, such as the BBC and The Times, are reformed, accusing them of not covering major issues. Liz Truss is known
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Common Wealth report warns that private ownership could lead to a sudden North Sea oil and gas decrease, leaving taxpayers with a £10.8bn bill. The think tank’s report predicts that the current model of private ownership
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A terrorism watchdog suggests Britain should review the national security in repatriating stateless persons like Shamima Begum, despite worries. Jonathan Hall KC, the government’s independent terrorism reviewer, has recommended that the UK repatriate British nationals of the
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform MPs, including Nigel Farage, earn more than £10,000 through Elon Musk’s X platform, while critics accuse them of promoting harmful discourse. Nigel Farage, Lee Anderson, and Rupert Lowe have all reported receiving significant payments from Musk’s
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The pound fell to a 14-month low as bond market sell-offs raised investor concerns over the UK economy, putting more pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves. The pound declined as the cost of credit in Britain climbed to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – In a tense Prime Minister’s Questions exchange (PMQs), Sir Keir Starmer has accused the Conservative leader of “bandwagon jumping” for calling for a new inquiry into grooming gangs. Kemi Badenoch, the Tory leader, has warned Prime Minister
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson condemned the Conservative’s plan for a new grooming inquiry, arguing it would kill child safety legislation. Bridget Phillipson slammed the opposition’s proposal to change the Children’s Wellbeing Bill on Wednesday. She described it
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine): The Labour government proposes a new deal to help farmers earn more and be sustainable, but protests continue over unpopular tax and subsidy cuts. Tens of thousands of farmers stage mass protests over controversial changes to agricultural inheritance
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – According to a new report highlighting growing income inequality, FTSE 100 CEOs will make more money by midday Monday than the average worker in a year. The High Pay Centre report shows that executives will reach a
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Around 90% of schools affected by the RAAC crisis are still waiting for dangerous concrete to be removed, while critics are raising concerns. Stephen Morgan, Labour’s education minister, has revealed that the RAAC problem may take as
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Reform UK leader backed Elon Musk’s controversial comments about Keir Starmer and Phillips, while Wes Streeting condemned them as baseless attacks. Nigel Farage declined to criticize Elon Musk’s remarks about Sir Keir Starmer and Jess Phillips,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Labour government is facing pressure from prominent figures to revise its strategy on extremism as experts warn current plans are insufficient. The ex-president of counter-terrorism policing, Neil Basu, and Dame Sara Khan, former counter-extremism tsar, raised
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK’s move for eVisas for non-EU migrants faces backlash, campaigners warn that the UK’s digital visa plan for non-EU migrants could create hurdles. The British government is moving forward with an eVisa system for non-EU residents,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Nigel Farage distances himself from Elon Musk’s support for jailed Tommy Robinson, despite Musk’s influence and financial support for Reform UK. The tech mogul Elon Musk, who has expressed support for the Reform UK party and is
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Kemi Badenoch’s department wrote a letter to the Treasury following Dyson’s concerns about rising corporation tax. According to the documents, Ms Kemi ordered her department to contact the Treasury about a potential tax break. As reported by
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ministers have initiated an independent commission to address challenges in the adult social care system, with plans to deliver a national care service by 2028. A new taskforce, led by Louise Casey, will work on proposals for
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The rapper Stormzy was restricted from driving for nine months after being caught using a mobile phone while driving in West London. The rapper, Michael Ebenazer Owuo Junior, 31, also known as Stormzy, confessed in a letter
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The former Conservative government spent more than £50,000 on lawyers to prevent transparency following the death of a disabled man. Over £50,000 was allocated from public funds to prevent the release of a safeguarding report linked to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Refugee Council has urged the Home Office to propose a refugee visa scheme to reduce the risk of deaths in the Channel, following record figures of fatalities. A report issued by the Refugee Council on Thursday, titled
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK government’s border security bill will allow the restriction of suspected people trafficker’s activities, including travel and social media bans. According to the Home Office, suspected Channel crossing organizers may be restricted from using laptops, social
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK government has appointed the Behavioural Insights Team to tackle heat pump myths, focused on enhancing wider acceptance despite negative media coverage. Heat pumps, which operate on electricity rather than gas, are considered vital for reducing
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Sarah Owen, head of the Commons equalities committee, argues that the Tory government’s handling of asylum claims was linked to the August 2024 UK riots. Labour MP Sarah Owen, leading an inquiry into enhancing community relations following
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Commons business committee has called for the Post Office to be excluded from administering the Horizon compensation schemes due to slow payments. MPs have raised concerns over the slow compensation process for victims of the Post
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Local authorities in England have spent millions to move homeless families out of big cities to less expensive regions, while critics also raised concerns. As reported by The Guardian, an investigation shows that local councils in London,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Two prominent political figures were honoured in the New Year Honours list, with London’s mayor Khan becoming a Knight and Thornberry a Dame. The first New Year Honours list following Labour’s general election victory in July, Sadiq
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Top Labour politicians, including John Prescott and Jack Straw, advised Tony Blair to postpone opening Britain’s labour market to eastern EU citizens in 2004. New documents released to the National Archives in Kew, west London, revealed that
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Elon Musk criticized Sir Keir Starmer’s government, claiming only a few businesses are willing to invest in the UK under the current administration. Mr Musk, a tech mogul and prominent ally of Donald Trump, argued that the
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Experts have urged ministers to tackle the housing crisis, as the report suggests poor-quality homes are damaging the health of millions of older people. According to a study by the Centre for Ageing Better, 4.5 million individuals
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – From 1 January, the Bank of England and the FCA will regulate tech firms providing critical services to British banks, focusing on protecting financial stability. This comes after growing concerns that cyber-attacks and outages from major firms
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A new poll predicts Labour’s seat count could drop by 200, with Reform UK evolving as the third-largest party in a hung parliament. The new seat-by-seat review after the general election reveals another hurdle for Sir Keir,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour’s government is facing opposition over its proposal to build new waste incinerators, with environmental groups and communities raising concerns about pollution and threats to recycling goals. The move to construct new energy from waste incinerators is
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Researchers seek more transparency from the Foreign Office over Prince Andrew’s records, as Freedom of Information appeals are met with refusal and delays. Author Andrew Lownie, who is writing the biography of Prince Andrew, was told that
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine)- Tony Blair proposed that Northern Irish nationalists might support England after Ireland’s World Cup exit, but the suggestion was not accepted, new documents reveal. The Republic of Ireland’s 2002 World Cup campaign was fraught with drama, as captain
