London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Britain sells electricity to European countries. The interconnectors that are connecting the UK’s electricity system are exporting electricity to the majority of the European countries including France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. UK’s electricity export has become a
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK wants to reach net zero by 2050. However, the crucial factor is to look for a strategy that can bring a transition in the electricity system. If the UK aims to have an electrical system
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – There is a lot of uncertainty regarding whether it is not legal to drive barefoot in the UK. Many people fear that they will break the law and may have to face legal consequences for it. However,
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine) – When was the last time you read something that encouraged you to support men? All too often, conversations about men are shrouded in negativity surrounding ‘toxic masculinity’ or ‘male privilege’. These terms, bluntly, do my head in.
The UK Supreme Court says banning peaceful pro-life vigils and threatening demonstrators with fines and imprisonment is not a violation of the European Convention on Human Rights. In a unanimous ruling on the lawfulness of the Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Northern
Damning report shows evidence of potentially illegal sewage discharges into the rivers and seas by the UK’s water companies – by staff reporter A damning report by Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) suggests that the UK’s water companies are guilty of nearly 150
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A conservative rebellion over a pledge to build 300,000 homes a year has forced the government into a major climbdown on a flagship policy. More than 50 backbench MPs said they would back an amendment to
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barely anyone has heard of the Family Test. It’s a ghost policy that haunts Whitehall, sometimes seen but never heard of and almost never applied to actual policy decisions. The test was introduced by David Cameron in
By staff reporter – London, (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The anti-Brexit campaigner, Gina Miller, has reportedly issued an appeal to the leaders of the Labour Party and Liberal Democrats, Sir Keir Starmer and Sir Ed Davey to not field candidates against her
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Many people are concerned about the possibility of a meltdown in the home market in 2024. The collapse of the market, often known as the bursting of the housing bubble, may have far-reaching effects, including a decrease
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – If there is a nuclear war between Russia and United States, the UK will be in a fix. They will naturally get themselves entangled in a crossfire. Moreover, the entire global population will be under the threat.
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – It has come to light that Liz Truss disregarded the government’s own climate advisors when she opposed an energy-saving campaign this winter, as anger over her opposition to the idea has grown. In a letter to the
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Eurovision Song Contest to be hosted next year in Liverpool. The organisers promise to put on “the best show for Ukraine.” The competition in May was won by the Ukrainian entry Kalush Orchestra; however, because of the
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – According to Home Office data, there were 155,841 hate crimes reported by police in Wales and England in the year ending March 2022, a 26% increase. 109,843 of these, or more than two-thirds, were hate crimes. But
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Landlords believe efforts to make social housing more greener, safer and more liveable would be delayed significantly if policymakers cap rent hikes at 5% starting next year. They worry that this decision will cost them £3.5 billion
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – For the first time ever in its history of 106 years, the Royal College of Nursing is holding a vote among all of its members in the UK on going on strike. The union wants its 300,000
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK travel health measures are designed to reduce the risk of disease and injury when traveling to certain countries. The government has divided destinations into “red” and “green” categories. In general, countries are not on the
EXETER, United Kingdom (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Parents of a University of Exeter student who committed suicide at age 21 after failing his final year exams have urged for a new law requiring universities to reveal the number of students who have
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – While giving her keynote conference speech, Liz Truss promised to “get Britain through the tempest” and asserted that “everyone will benefit” from the outcomes of her economic policies. Greenpeace supporters heckled her. The prime minister admitted that
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – If you want to take the Life in the UK Test in 2022, you should prepare yourself well before the test. Study materials for the test are provided to help you prepare. You should also go through
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – This winter, there is “a significant risk” of gas shortages in the UK, which might affect the availability of power. According to Ofgem, there is a chance that the UK might experience a “gas supply emergency” as
LONDON, United Kingdom (Parliament Politics Magazine) – According to Buckingham Palace, King Charles will not go to the COP27 climate change meeting, which will take place in Egypt next month. It was in response to a Sunday Times article that claimed Liz
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Following the mini-budget, Prime Minister Liz Truss admitted there had been “disruption” in the UK economy. She said in a column in The Sun that she had “acted decisively” and would maintain an “iron grip” on the
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK government’s mini-budget has drawn criticism from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which warns the plan for tax cuts and expenditure will worsen inequality and go against the monetary policy of Bank of England. The international
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The pound hit a record low versus the US dollar, prompting the Bank of England to declare that it will “not hesitate” to raise interest rates in order to combat inflation. The Bank stated that it was
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine)- Constancy, duty, and service are the words that people have used most when describing their feelings towards Queen Elizabeth. Few of us have experienced anyone else on the throne and her long reign has entwined her into our
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine)- I still recall how all of us at Liverpool College were called to the Assembly Hall on 6 February 1952 to be told “the King is dead”. We were all sad, but knew the King had been ill
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine)- By Lord Popat – The UK along with the Commonwealth mourn the death of Her Majesty the Queen. Her passing has sent shockwaves across the globe, and many have paid tributes to the Queen who was seen as
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine)- In 1952. I vividly recall the shock of the death of King George V!. I was in Oxford Street and everyone was standing still and absolutely silent. A year later my brother and I had seats outside Westminster
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine)- While it is undoubtedly easier to picture her at the races than at the theatre, Queen Elizabeth II had a genuine and lifelong interest in the arts. A 1946 Arts Council annual report included a photograph of the
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine)- I was in the House of Commons on Thursday 8th September 2022 waiting to take part in the debate called to discuss the energy price crisis. The Prime Minister had finished speaking and the leader of the opposition
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Today in London is Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral, following ten days of declared mourning. Early this morning, the Queen’s lying in state came to an end, ending a line that had been forming for days and had
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine)- At the funeral of George VI, I was assigned, along with other boys from the Eton cadet force, to guard part of the line of route inside Windsor Castle as George VI’s coffin was escorted to its last
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine)- I was on board the Royal Yacht Britannia with the Queen on three memorable occasions. In all of these I saw her deep-seated qualities, duty, devotion and ability to relate to people in all corners of the world.
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine)- James Sunderland was elected as the Conservative MP for Bracknell in 2019 after military service. He serves as Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Groups for Veterans, the Armed Forces Covenant and Motorsport, and chaired the recent Armed Forces
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine)- Baroness Ros Altmann, how does one pay adequate tribute to an icon as exceptional as our late Queen Elizabeth II. So much has already been said, but words seem insufficient at such a time. We have lost our
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine)- As our nation and Commonwealth mourn the loss of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the United Kingdom she understood so well will bear its pain, keep calm and carry on. In that spirit, with the new Carolean
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine)- As the Member of Parliament for Bosworth, it is an honour to represent my community at the best of times, let alone at one of the saddest in living memory: the death of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine)- I cannot describe adequately the sadness which I and my family feel at the passing of Her late Majesty the Queen. It is a great privilege and honour to offer a personal tribute and one which highlights the
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine)- It was an honour to have the opportunity in the Chamber of the House of Commons to offer my condolences and those of my family and constituents to His Majesty the King and the royal family, and to
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine)- It is an honour to bring to a close the tributes paid to her most Gracious Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. I speak today as Leader of the House of Commons, but also for the people of Portsmouth, a
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine)- I am grateful for the opportunity to try to articulate the keen and profound sense of loss across the northern isles. Her Majesty made a number of visits to Orkney and Shetland during her reign, all of which
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine)- As we reflect on all that Her Majesty taught us during her reign, we can take those lessons into our own lives. She was far more than a public figure, or a figurehead who had to sign off
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine)- Like most people I have stories to tell about Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Stories to tell about doing jigsaws in Sandringham on a Sunday evening, stories of barbecues in the woods in Sandringham in the middle
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine)- So many tributes, so much grief and mourning – the stage of denial is over and now we all face the long process of committing our late Queen to memory. This morning I thought for the first time,
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine)- The Royal Family mourn the loss of a Mother, Grandmother and a Great Grandmother . We mourn the loss of a much-loved Monarch. Our thoughts are with her family and indeed, all her loyal staff in the Royal
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine)- In 1947, during a tour of South Africa, on her 21st birthday the young Princess Elizabeth made a speech that would define her 70 years as monarch. Her promise that “my whole life whether it be long or short shall
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A historic ceremony will officially crown Charles III as king on Saturday morning at St. James’ Palace. After the Accession Council, which will be broadcast live for the first time, the flags flown in remembrance of the
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s longest reigning monarch, who was crowned in 1952 and recently celebrated her Platinum Jubilee, passed away peacefully yesterday at her Scottish estate of Balmoral. She was surrounded by her family,
