London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A survey found that more than a fifth of councillors have received death threats or violence threats. The survey has been unleashed by the Local Government Association (LGA) before its annual conference next week. It is calling
London (Parliament Politics Magzine) – Social media firms will face punishments for failing to keep children secure on their platforms, communications watchdog Ofcom has cautioned. Services like Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp could encounter fines from the regulator if they do not concede
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Recommendations to give weight loss jabs to jobless people living with obesity could be “very important” for the UK economy and health, the prime minister has said. PM Sir Keir Starmer said he recognised that more money
London (Parliament Politics Magzine) – The UK government has undertaken its highly-anticipated Industrial Strategy, ahead of an important investment summit taking place in London. Unveiling its programs, the government expressed the Industrial Strategy “will drive long-term growth in key sectors that is
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – King Charles has declared he will not stand in the path if Australia desires to replace him as the country’s head of state, it has been said. Ahead of his stay later this month, the king is
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The majority of survivors of sexual violence are subjected to rape myths during cross-examination, such as being questioned about what they were sporting or if they were out for revenge, according to research. A report by the
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK auction house withdraws ‘disrespectful’ sale of shrunken skulls. A British auction house has withdrawn from marketing human and ancestral remains, including shrunken heads and skulls, from neighbourhoods across the globe after objection from native groups and
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK’s population grew by 1% in a year, primarily due to net international migration, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has stated. The entire population of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland increased from an estimated
London (Parliament Politics Magzine) – PM Sir Keir Starmer has expressed the “sparks” from the confrontation in the Middle East “light touch papers in our neighbourhoods here at home” as he called out ”vile hatred” that has been witnessed against Jews and
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The number of people out of work due to poor health is rising by 300,000 a year, according to analysis by a leading health thinktank. People of employing age who left their jobs due to ill health
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Children are being kept in solitary confinement for more than three months in a “serious indictment” of Britain’s youth detention regime, the prisons watchdog has cautioned. Charlie Taylor, the chief inspector of prisons, expressed children were not
London (Parliament Politics Magzine) – Parts of the UK to be battered by 60mph winds after a week of weighty rain and floods. Winds of up to 60mph are placed to pummel the UK bringing potential travel trouble, days after heavy rain
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Officers who handcuffed and tied a 14-year-old black schoolboy on the floor during a stop and search in London perpetrated misconduct, the police watchdog has stated. PC McCorley Clewes and ex-PC Benjamin Morgan were among four Metropolitan
A long-running measure of UK consumer confidence has dropped significantly as warnings about a “painful” upcoming Budget shake people’s economic outlook. GfK’s Consumer Confidence Barometer saw a steep decline since late August, as concerns about potential tax rises and spending cuts in
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – An online commitment to withhold smartphones from children until they are at least 14 has been inscribed by parents at 20% of schools across the UK, according to a campaign group. A “parent pact” collected by Smartphone
London (Parliament Politics Magzine) – Sir Keir Starmer comforted businesses he is not going to “chop off their legs” with a rapid crackdown visa on for employees from abroad. The Prime Minister emphasised that he did not want to make companies “fall
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Yvette Cooper promised to halve knife crime across the UK in a decade and to present a ban on ninja swords during her address at the Labour Conference. The Home Secretary expressed it’s too easy for children
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Flash flooding caused schools to shut down and disrupted trains after some areas dropped a fortnight’s worth of rain in an hour. An amber weather caution covering parts of southern and central England including Oxford, Bristol, and
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Grammar schools in the UK have been instructed to publish particulars about their admissions tests. The order by a first-tier tribunal required the Lincolnshire consortium of grammar schools to unleash anonymised results for children who posed its
Thunderstorms and heavy showers have hit parts of the UK, particularly in southern England and Wales, with Cornwall bearing the brunt of the storms. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for these regions, warning of potential flooding and travel
The UK is set to experience the joint-second highest economic growth among wealthy nations in 2024, with a 1.1% increase, matching Canada and France, according to a prediction by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). This marks a significant improvement
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK government is preparing to appoint a special envoy for nature for the first time, as the foreign secretary, David Lammy, aims to put the UK at the centre of global measures to tackle the world’s
London (Parliament Politics Magzine) – The royal family has offered a small peace offering in its split with the Duke of Sussex by wishing Prince Harry a happy birthday for the first time in three years. In a post on X, the
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A man is alleged to have sexually attacked a woman on the day he was released from prison under the government’s early discharge scheme. The contentious scheme, which allows some prisoners to be freed after serving 40%
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Infringements of personal data in UK court proceedings have rushed to more than 10,000 in a year, with the dramatic growth being blamed on new digital systems in justice. Court attendants and lawyers have been mistakenly uploading
London (Parliament Politics Magzine) – PM Keir Starmer has stated that he ordered a portrait of Margaret Thatcher to be moved out of his Downing Street study not out of disapproval for her, but because he dislikes operating with pictures of anyone
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Labour MP Rosie Duffield states ditching the winter fuel payment for all pensioners in England and Wales is a “brutal” action, which, she worries, could lead to people dying. The government reported in July plans to
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The family of James Kirby, a World Central Kitchen support worker killed in Gaza, have called for an independent inquiry into his death and expressed neither British nor Israeli diplomats had been in contact, even though an
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Landowners in the UK have settled more than £9bn of taxpayers’ money in the past 30 years for environmental usefulness, despite the drop in nature that has taken place during that time, data shows. The nature campaigner
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A headteachers’ union is urging the government to deliver “financial protection” for schools at risk of failure, as well as a grant for students to catch up on any lost learning. How Can the Government Protect Schools
Recent statistics reveal a significant rise in the number of individuals returned from the UK following comments from the Prime Minister. Notably, between July 5 and August 31, 2024, there were 1,240 enforced returns for individuals lacking legal rights to stay, a
As Keir Starmer approaches two months in office as Prime Minister, public opinion is beginning to take shape regarding the performance of the new Labour government. Recent YouGov political trackers indicate that while the public’s attitude toward the new administration is more
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to expand the household support fund, which is due to end next month and supports tens of thousands of households at threat of destitution with cash, food parcels, fuel vouchers and clothing.
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The ex-MP at the centre of the Westminster honeytrap scandal has disclosed that he considered suicide after he was revealed. What Led William Wragg to Contemplate Suicide After the Honeytrap Scandal? William Wragg, the ex-Tory MP, in
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Civil Service trainees have been presented with classes on what Jesus and Mohammed can prepare them for becoming “confident leaders”. How Will the Prophetic Leadership Model Enhance Trainees’ Skills? The session, managed by the Fast Stream Muslim
In fresh blow to consumers it has been confirmed that energy bills are set to rise by an average of £149 a year from October under the new price cap. The announcement from Ofgem will see the price cap rise to £1,717
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ministers have undertaken a pension credit publicity campaign to underestimate the impact of the government’s conclusion to radically restrict winter fuel payments. How Will the New Pension Credit Campaign Affect Winter Fuel Payment Recipients? Chancellor, Rachel Reeves
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lawyers have presented evidence to the UK High Court highlighting severe Palestinian suffering and calling for a halt to arms exports to Israel, citing potential war crimes. What Are the Key Allegations Against the UK Government Regarding
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The home secretary, Yvette Cooper, has promised to crack down on people “pushing harmful and hateful beliefs”, including severe misogyny, as she revealed a new approach to combating extremism. What new approach is being introduced to tackle
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK has undertaken its first military satellite able to grasp daytime images and videos of the Earth’s surface. The satellite, called Tyche, will support British armed forces functions as well as monitor natural disasters, support map
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The US private equity company Blackstone has sold more than 3,000 shared ownership homes to the UK’s biggest private pension fund in a £405m deal, the most delinquent by big investment companies in the UK housing sector.
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The number of UK drivers upset with the state of local roads has hit record levels, according to the RAC, as the administration faces pressure to improve the country’s battered infrastructure. What are the main concerns of
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The King has urged for unity and hailed the “community spirit” that opposed the riots over the last week. What message did King Charles deliver about the recent riots? King Charles also showed his “heartfelt thanks” to
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Another baby has died after acquiring whooping cough, bringing the total number of infant casualties from the disease in England during the current attack to 10, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). How Has the
Over 8,200 complaints have been filed with Ofcom regarding a controversial episode of ITV’s Good Morning Britain (GMB), which raised serious questions about impartiality. The episode featured presenter Ed Balls interviewing his wife, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, during a discussion on the
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Shamima Begum’s legal battle to revive her UK citizenship has received a big disappointment after the Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal. What Was the Supreme Court’s Ruling on Shamima Begum’s Appeal? Three magistrates from the
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lawyers have urged ministers to address grave concerns about their security after it emerged far-right groups were preparing to target immigration advice camps in the coming days. How Are Far-Right Groups Threatening Immigration Advice Centres? The Law
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, has promised that rioters who caused disorder across England this weekend will meet “a reckoning”, stating thugs will be getting a knock on the door from police. What Measures Will Be Taken Against
Although Parliament will be in recess throughout August 2024, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) remains active in preparations for crucial legislative developments, including new audit reform, upcoming budget announcements, and the forthcoming party conference season. The ICAEW’s
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – PM Sir Keir Starmer is regarding putting the brakes on the Tory-backed strategy to increase the wage threshold for migrant partners. What Are the Implications of the £29,000 Threshold on Migrant Spouses? The income threshold required to
