In the UK, listening to police radio is prohibited. Intercepting and listening to police radio conversations without authorization is illegal under the Wireless Telegraphy Act of 2006. Since 2000, the UK police have been using Airwave (TETRA), an encrypted digital radio system
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Energy Secretary Ed Miliband faces backlash over plans to rebrand plumbers, electricians, and welders as “clean energy” workers in the net-zero push. As reported by The Telegraph, Ed Miliband comes under fire for attempting to label plumbers,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Liberal Democrat leader Edward Davey calls on the government to suspend penalties on unpaid carers affected by errors in the carer’s allowance system. As reported by The Guardian, Ed Davey urged the government to halt penalties on
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Early on October 18, 2025, police established a cordon around parts of a Wiltshire town centre following an unspecified incident. Forensic teams conducted investigations for several hours while a significant police presence was maintained. Police Response and
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – More than 100 UK councils resist adopting the IHRA anti-Semitism definition, raising concerns as the government pushes for consistent action nationwide. As reported by The Telegraph, analysis reveals over 100 councils have refused to adopt the international
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK government spent £115k on influencer marketing, with Tories accusing Labour of undermining its pledge to curb wasteful public spending. As reported by The Independent, Britain spent almost £115,000 on influencer marketing in under 12 months,
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barnet Council is under pressure to save two key mental health services from closure as campaigners warn of the impact on vulnerable residents. Rephael House, a charity in North Finchley that collaborates with the council to offer
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A new community youth hub has opened in Croydon, offering a safe space to combat youth loneliness and support young people across the borough. As part of a larger “transformation” of youth services, Croydon Council recently decided
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A major fire broke out at a ground floor shop in Forest Hill, South East London, prompting a large-scale emergency response with 15 fire engines and about 100 firefighters. Residents nearby were urged to keep windows and
United Kingdom (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Marks & Spencer (M&S) has recalled its Milk Chocolate Honeycomb snack due to undeclared peanuts, posing a serious health risk to allergy sufferers. Customers are urged not to eat the product and to return it for
