UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Nigel Farage claims Elon Musk’s popularity will assist Reform UK connect with young people, making the party cooler and enhancing its chances in the next election. The Reform UK leader, while describing the Tesla tycoon as a
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Sir Keir Starmer’s government is facing pressure from business leaders to stay firm on worker’s rights as the UK economy slows. The TUC leader, Paul Nowak argued that company bosses are pushing for trade-offs in return for
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – England and Wales prisons saw a hike in daily assaults, with an average of 74 cases reported every day due to overcrowding, poor facilities, and staff shortages. Data commissioned by the Liberal Democrats reveals that 26,912 assaults occurred
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Nigel Farage has joined Direct Bullion as a brand ambassador, endorsing gold as an investment in a podcast. Still, it has not yet declared his new paid role in the MP’s register. Last month, he along with
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour has pledged £15m to redistribute surplus farm food to charities, tackling 330,000 tonnes of waste annually and hunger across England. Funding of at least £20,000 will be offered to not-for-profit groups in England to repackage surplus
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The government faces growing pressure over its decision to change trail hunting laws, with campaign groups accusing ministers of taking unjustified action. After the government banned traditional hunts in 2004, trail hunting started as an alternative, using
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The British government has lifted the deadline for adding historical footpaths to the official maps, protecting thousands of unrecorded rights of way across England. A huge number of popular routes for walkers, cyclists, and equestrians have never
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK government expects up to 40,000 pupils to shift from private to state schools, with VAT set to increase private school fees. Reports suggest officials are preparing to close private schools as a result of the
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Train disruptions in Britain continue to reach record levels, with over 400,000 services cancelled this year. Despite efforts to improve reliability, train cancellations primarily affected northern England. The latest data from the Office of Rail and Road
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Kemi Badenoch expressed doubt over Elon Musk’s potential funding to Reform UK, asserting that she would raise equal funds to compete. Despite claims from Reform UK’s treasurer that Musk was ready to donate millions, Ms Badenoch rejected
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Liberal Democrats are considering a Commons vote on Waspi compensation, with deputy leader Daisy Cooper expressing concerns over Labour’s decision to reject the compensation plan. Daisy Cooper revealed that the Liberal Democracy party could use an
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Home Office is under fire over a history course on the British Empire, which has been accused by leading historians of being misleading and promoting biased views. Civil servants are required to take a course focusing
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK government plans to ban bee-killing neonicotinoids, but urgent use of the highly toxic Cruiser SB may still be permitted in the coming year. The toxic Cruiser SB neonicotinoid may be allowed next year, as ministers
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A cross-party has launched a new inquiry into England’s SEND crisis, focusing on tackling the issues, but MPs caution that major reform will take time. MPs said they have initiated this new inquiry amid growing parental frustration
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Peter Mandelson, a Labour senior politician and former EU Commissioner, is set to be named UK ambassador to the US, tasked with enhancing ties amid a challenging Trump presidency. He served in multiple ministerial positions under Tony
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British PM’s chief of staff Morgan McSweeney travelled to Florida and Washington to hold secret discussions with senior members of the White House. Earlier this month, Mr Morgan flew to Florida for a meeting with Susie Wiles,
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Britain is considering deploying troops to Ukraine to train its armed forces as part of its enhanced military support, which includes £225m in additional aid. As reported by BBC, Mr Healey has not disclosed any specific details
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The British Prime Minister is under pressure to allow parliamentarians to vote on the decision to reject compensation for women impacted by state pension age changes. Number 10 rejected calls for a vote, stating MPs had already
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Angela Rayner confirmed the UK government will provide £1bn to councils next year to tackle growing homelessness, focusing on preventing evictions and offering support for vulnerable families. Ms Rayner called the funding the “largest-ever” allocation and a
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – China has accused Britain of “creating trouble” over the Prince Andrew spy scandal, urging the UK to end “anti-China political manipulations.” After the identity of a Chinese businessman known as H6 was revealed on Monday, the Chinese
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Education Minister Bridget Phillipson says Labour will review Wales smacking ban’s impact before deciding if similar measures are required in England, confirming no current plans for legislation. She described the proposals on children’s safety as a “landmark”
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) revealed that the government and regulators failed to prevent excessive sewage discharges, raising concerns about environmental harm and public health. As reported by the BBC, Britain’s environment watchdog found that the
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ministers demand answers on the alleged Chinese spy with connection to Prince Andrew, alleging the government of being too soft on China and ignoring to protect national security. A prominent China-sceptic MP has warned that an unknown
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Industry experts have warned that Britain does not have the required builders to achieve the homes goal promised by the Labour government. Leaders from the construction industry told the BBC that thousands of new workers are needed
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The National Audit Office (NAO) reveals Carer’s Allowance overpayment debt has reached £250m, with carers caught in a flawed system. Campaigners urge the government to protect carers from financial hardship. An official audit report has revealed that
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Immigration Minister Angela Eagle confirmed that Britain would help Syrian refugees who wish to return but stressed the need to wait for the current situation in Syria to stabilise. Around 6,500 Syrian asylum decisions have been suspended
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Rachel Reeves initiates a spending review from private sector experts, pushing government departments to cut 5% waste and modernise public services. Chancellor Reeves directs Whitehall departments to submit spending plans to private sector “challenge panels” as part
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The British government is reconsidering to remove the Islamist militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham from the terror status after their involvement in Syria’s recent regime change and ousting Bashar-al-Assad. Pat McFadden, Minister for Intergovernmental Relations, told the
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Housing Secretary Angela Rayner announced planning reforms, enabling Whitehall to approve developments without council committee input, provided they meet national and local standards. Under the new reforms, Whitehall will be able to fast-track developments that align with
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A new YouGov poll reveals 44% of UK voters want the government to strengthen ties with the EU, with only 19% supporting closer relations with the US. Britons prefer stronger relations with the EU over the US
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Britain’s defence minister warns that the army could face collapse within six months during a major war, urging for stronger reserves to address readiness and recruitment struggles. The UK defence minister has issued a stark warning that
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The OECD has warned that UK interest rates will fall at a slower pace due to higher public spending and tax increases in the autumn budget, with GDP growth projected to improve and inflation surpassing earlier predictions.
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Qatar will invest £1 billion ($1.3 billion) in Britain’s climate tech sector, revealed during a visit by the Emir, which will benefit Rolls-Royece’s energy and other green energy initiatives. During a two-day state visit to Britain, Qatar’s
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) – 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
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) – MPs from both sides are divided over the assisted dying bill but stress the importance of enhancing palliative care funding to ensure end-of-life support. The historic vote by MPs in favour of legalizing assisted dying in England
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Met Police has apologised for a data breach that accidentally revealed the identities of the Westminster “honeytrap” scandal in an investigation update email, raising concerns over trust in reporting sensitive cases. The Metropolitan Police issued an apology
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Britain and Iraq have signed a historic deal to crack down on people-smuggling gangs, involving joint operations and enhanced border security. The return of Iraqi asylum seekers to their home country will also be part of the
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Boris Johnson, Theresa May, and Liz Truss, three former Conservative prime ministers have united in opposition to the assisted dying bill, set for voting in the Commons this Friday. The bill is facing resistance from political leaders
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The British government is imposing a £5 cap on online slot bets for individuals over 25 and £2 for younger adults, also proposing to increase tax on gambling companies to fund addiction treatment programs. Under new plans,
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Storm Bert caused widespread flooding across England and Wales, damaging 500 properties, including 400 in Wales. Authorities are investigating flood warning failures and pushing for more funding to secure coal tips after landslides. Over 500 homes and
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Jonathan Powell, Sir Keir Starmer’s national security adviser, will visit Washington to address the Chagos Islands deal with newly elected President Trump’s team. As reported by The Guardian, the UK government is sending Keir Starmer’s national security
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has been criticized as “incompetent at best, dishonest at worst” in a report by MPs and Lords, citing regulatory failures, a toxic work environment, and whistleblower neglect, demanding urgent reforms to
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – James Scott Rhys Anderson, 22, a British man has been captured by Russian forces while fighting for Ukraine’s Kursk region. The UK government is providing support to his family. The British government has pledged full support for
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Cancer Research UK warns that smoking will cause 300,000 cancer cases in Britain by 2029, calling for legislative changes to control tobacco use and protect public health. MPs are urged to support the Tobacco and Vapes bill
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Storm Bert has caused severe flooding across the UK, with severe flooding in south Wales, and three reported fatalities. The storm has led to widespread power outages and significant travel disruptions. Storm Bert triggers major flooding across
