In a landmark decision, the UK House of Commons has voted to implement measures that will exclude Members of Parliament (MPs) from parliamentary proceedings if they are arrested on suspicion of committing serious offences, particularly violent or sexual crimes.
London (Parliament News) – Three men faced court charges under the National Security Act for allegedly aiding Hong Kong’s intelligence service, involving illegal information gathering and entering a UK residential address. They were granted bail. Three men appeared in court in London
London (Parliament News) – Ministers are considering easing UK carbon targets by transferring unused portions of previous budgets to future periods, despite Climate Change Committee advice. Concerns arise over the potential impact of emission reduction efforts. Ministers are weighing plans to weaken
London (Parliament News) – Judges ruled against disclosing the security costs of UK royals, citing potential security risks. The decision upholds secrecy, stating that revealing expenses could endanger the royal family’s safety. Judges on a freedom of information tribunal have judged that
London (Parliament News) – David Cameron announced the UK’s refusal to follow the US in halting arms sales to Israel, citing differences in scale and stating support for civilian protection in Rafah. David Cameron has expressed the UK will not be following
London (Parliament News) – Amid escalating sanctions against Russia, the UK expels a Russian defence attache, citing concerns over malign activities. Additional measures include removing diplomatic status from properties and imposing visa limitations. Russia’s defence attache is an “undeclared military intelligence officer”
London (Parliament News) – Chinese hackers accessed approximately 270,000 payroll records of UK armed forces personnel through a third-party contractor, raising concerns about data security. The Defence Secretary is expected to address the issue. Approximately 270,000 payroll records belonging to almost all
London (Parliament News) – The UK government plans to mandate single-sex toilets in new non-domestic buildings, addressing concerns over gender-neutral facilities. Exemptions apply, impacting schools and certain care facilities. Advocates emphasize privacy and dignity concerns. Ministers have announced projects to require new
London (Parliament News) – Labour Party condemns racist comment to BBC, alleging bias in West Midlands mayoral race. Criticism mounts over the party’s Gaza stance. MPs demand swift action against the perpetrator. Conservatives see losses. Labour has criticised a “racist” comment delivered
London (Parliament News) – The High Court rules the British government’s climate action strategy unlawful, citing inadequate evidence to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. British government’s climate action strategy is unlawful, the high court has ruled, as there is not sufficient evidence that
London (Parliament News) – A 36-year-old man, Marcus Aurelio Arduini Monzo, faces murder charges in connection with the fatal stabbing of 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin in an East London sword attack. Monzo also faces multiple other charges. A 36-year-old man has been indicted
London (Parliament News) – British university students stage protests against the Gaza war following US arrests. Demonstrations and encampments erupt across UK campuses, demanding divestment from arms firms and solidarity with Palestinians. A fresh surge of student protests and encampments are underway
London (Parliament News) – The UK government plans raids to locate migrants for deportation to Rwanda, while Health Secretary Victoria Atkins suggests shutting down their bank accounts to prevent them from living and working in Britain. Raids are set to be undertaken
London (Parliament News) – Humza Yousaf steps down as Scotland’s first minister, citing the need for reconciliation across political lines. His resignation follows the collapse of the SNP-Greens power-sharing deal amid confidence vote challenges. Once a successor has been found, Humza Yousaf
London (Parliament News) – In Devon, a man’s death is linked to a potent heroin batch, causing eight hospitalizations. Police warn residents and work with health partners to contain the issue. In north Devon, an “unusually strong batch” of heroin is responsible
London (Parliament News) – Labour’s shadow transport secretary advocates nationalizing UK railways within five years, citing failures under the Conservative government and proposing Great British Railways. UK’s railways have become a “symbol of national decline” under the Conservatives, the shadow transport secretary
In a move indicative of growing scrutiny over the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) firms and tech giants, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced an investigation into partnerships between AI companies and major US tech players, Microsoft and Amazon.
London (Parliament News) – Amman Valley School in south-west Wales closes after three were wounded in a stabbing incident; one person was arrested. Authorities urge restraint on social media as investigations continue. The community was shocked by the tragedy. A school in
London (Parliament News) – Two men in the UK, including a parliamentary researcher, are charged with espionage for allegedly providing prejudicial information to China. They are set to appear in court on Friday. A parliamentary researcher who was apprehended last year on
London (Parliament News) – Pub landlord David Worcester defends his pub’s child-free policy, receiving local and international support after a viral tweet. He emphasizes creating a relaxed environment A pub landlord who went viral over a sign advertising a dog-friendly, child-free policy
London (Parliament News) – Prince Harry secures victory as judge rejects Sun publisher’s request to delay phone-hacking case trial, ruling postponement “unsatisfactory” amid ongoing legal battle. Prince Harry has triumphed in the latest episode of his long-running legal fight with the publisher
London (Parliament News) – England faces a surge in-school suspensions, with over 264,000 recorded in spring 2022/2023, signalling ongoing disciplinary challenges, largely attributed to persistent disruptive behaviour. The UK is on course for the most increased number of school suspensions in a
London (Parliament News) – Compensation for UK train delays hits £100m annually, with payouts doubling in a year. Rising claims indicate ongoing rail troubles, prompting calls for systemic reform and Labour advocates for public ownership. Compensation disbursed to passengers for train delays
London (Parliament News) – UK’s Lord Cameron confirms UK’s assistance to Israel against Iran’s drone attack to prevent conflict escalation. Iran’s failed aggression is seen as a setback. RAF intercepted drones. PM to address Parliament. The UK supported Israel’s defence against Iran
London (Parliament News) – UK Home Office delays in bringing Afghan families who supported UK forces to safety risk their return to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan or to unsafe conditions in Pakistan. Afghan households who supported UK forces and then escaped to neighbouring Pakistan
London (Parliament News) – Prince and Princess of Wales express sorrow over Sydney stabbings. Six were killed in the Bondi Junction shopping centre. The officer shoots the attacker. Baby stabbed, mother injured. Perpetrator known to police. The Prince and Princess of Wales
London (Parliament News) – Ofcom investigates David Lammy’s LBC show over possible rule breach after receiving over 50 complaints. Recent warnings to TalkTV were also noted. Broadcasting regulator Ofcom has undertaken an investigation into David Lammy’s show on LBC over matters that
London (Parliament News) – Virgin Atlantic and British Airways planes collide on Heathrow runway, sparking emergency response. No injuries were reported. Investigation underway. Flights unaffected. A Virgin Atlantic plane collided with a British Airways jet at Heathrow Airport, flashing a huge emergency
A proposed new Holyrood Bill which would give people living with terminal illness a legal right to palliative care has won the support of medics who oppose the proposed assisted suicide legislation being drawn up by LibDem MSP Liam McArthur. A consultation
The budget at a glance: • National Insurance, cut by 2pence for employees and the self-employed• Freeze on alcohol duty to continue until February 2025• Non-dom tax regime to be replaced with new rules from April 2025• Full child benefits to be
Keir Starmer has set out Labour’s plans to overhaul police vetting standards and root out rogue officers, as he challenged the Tories’ woeful inaction on tackling violence against women and girls. In Prime Minister’s Questions today (Wednesday 6 March), the Labour leader
The secret to a happy relationship appears to be going on ‘date nights’, according to a major new study published today. The study, Date Nights Really Work! from the Marriage Foundation finds that couples who regularly go on so-called date nights are
UK (Parliament Politic Magazine) – The Britan joined hands with the US in imposing new sanctions upon Iran, as Rishi Sunak asked Tehran to “de-escalate” its movements across the Middle East after a deadly strike on an American base in Jordan. The
New official data shows a significant number of people lost their lives last winter – and it appears a lack of government legislation and poor insulation could be to blame. Striking new figures estimate that some 4,950 extra winter deaths in the
After 48 hours of high stakes political drama the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has succeeded in getting his key Rwanda bill through the House of Commons after a highly publicised Conservative backbench rebellion fizzled out yesterday. The bill, which aims to drastically
That’s an alarming statistic for MSP Liam McArthur to mull over as he prepares to bring a new assisted suicide Bill before Holyrood. He believes there is enough support at Holyrood to pass his legislation. But he does not recognise that the
The divorce rate has plummeted to levels not seen since 1970, according to a major new report, published today, as women shun submitting applications. The study, Why are fewer women (but not men) divorcing? from the Marriage Foundation finds that the overall
UK (Parliament Politic Magazine) – According to recent data, the average settlement that the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has paid out for accusations of bullying, harassment, and discrimination has quadrupled since 2019. According to Labour, ministers should “root out” inappropriate behaviour in
UK (Parliament Politic Magazine) – “It’s obvious that the government wants to stifle legal and legitimate protest,” stated Jonathan Porritt, a former Friends of the Earth director and environmentalist. A retiree may spend up to two years in prison for carrying a
London (Parliament Politic Magazine) – On Saturday, defense minister Grant Shapps announced that a suspected attack drone, aiming at commercial shipping in the Red Sea, was taken down by a British destroyer, HMS Diamond. Mr. Shapps shared on Twitter that a Sea
Labour’s Shadow Transport Secretary, Louise Haigh has appointed an industry heavyweight Juergen Maier CBE to lead an expert review aimed at delivering rail and transport infrastructure fit for the century ahead. The independent review, driven by experts and rail infrastructure innovators, will
London (Parliament Politic Magazine) – The East Midlands unemployment rate has remained at the percentage of 3.7% for the fifth consecutive month, sourced by the new figures of the workplace for the national data (ONS). It places the area close to the
London (Parliament Politic Magazine) – The third day of political negotiations over a projected £2.5 billion financial package for a reconstituted Stormont administration is approaching. Leaders of the five biggest parties in the assembly are anticipated to reconnect with Northern Ireland Secretary
London (Parliament Politic Magazine) – Ahead of a crucial vote on Tuesday, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is fighting to win over Tory MPs to his centerpiece Rwanda bill. The bill aims to bring back the government’s proposal to transfer particular asylum seekers
UK (Parliament Politic Magazine) – The United Kingdom environmental ministry warns the UK industries of heavy penalties for increasingly polluting the environment, including the water industry and others. The organization of Variable Monetary Penalties (VMPs) has expanded the range of offenses they
UK (Parliament Politic Magazine) – The United Kingdom government has set out plans for operating against companies dodging strict sanctions, including those following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The ministry of the United Kingdom has implied that the Office of Trade Sanctions
Ninety eight per cent of calls referred from the government’s Covid Fraud Hotline are not being pursued as active investigations, ministers have revealed. Almost two years on from the scheme’s inception, only 103 investigations are still ongoing from the 5,124 actionable calls
London (Parliament Politic Magazine) – Higher education officials have warned that new immigration laws may make it difficult for colleges to get the most incredible talent from outside and may even give the impression that the UK is “closing ranks.” Home Secretary
UK (Parliament Politic Magazine) – An industry executive has warned that without a clear and coherent government policy on the energy transition and better industry collaboration, the UK’s energy sector is at a tipping point and faces an unprecedented outflow of skills
UK (Parliament Politic Magazine) – The controversial politician ended his ordeal by blurting out the catchphrase “I’m a Celebrity” while filming an infamous British reality TV show while submerged in a water tank full of snakes and other creatures. “Please let me
