UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour peer Lord McNicol broke Lords rules by promoting a crypto firm he advised, prompting an apology for offering paid parliamentary support. As reported by The Guardian, a Labour peer and trade representative has apologised for breaking
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – NatWest faces 100 million cyberattacks monthly, with experts revealing the scale of online fraud, including AI-assisted scams, during a session with MSPs. As reported by The Independent, MSPs were informed that NatWest faces 100 million cyberattacks each
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – CPS drops threat case against ex-Reform MP Rupert Lowe, who slams Nigel Farage as a “viper” and vows legal action over what he calls a smear campaign. As reported by The Independent, ex-Reform MP Rupert Lowe has
Canada (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Canada’s PM Mark Carney criticized the UK’s Trump invite, calling it a blow to Canadian sovereignty amid growing diplomatic strains. As reported by Sky News, Mark Carney stated that Britain’s decision to welcome Donald Trump for a
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A coalition of 50+ MPs supports a new amendment to remove abortion from criminal law, aiming to end legal penalties for women over pregnancy-related cases. As reported by The Guardian, parliament sees the tabling of an abortion
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Tory MP Patrick Spencer faces charges for allegedly assaulting two women at the Groucho Club in Soho, London, last year. As reported by Sky News, Patrick Spencer has been charged with two counts of sexual assault. The
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK unemployment hits 4.5%, its highest in almost four years, with job vacancies and wage growth slowing due to higher employer costs. As reported by The Guardian, official figures reveal a surge in UK unemployment, reflecting a
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK’s return of asylum seekers to Bulgaria sparks legal row, with claims of abuse, torture, and rights violations under Labour’s migration policy. As reported by The Guardian, Britain’s migration policy is under legal fire as lawyers move
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour faces backlash as campaigners warn its failure to pass a full ban on conversion practices endangers LGBTQ+ lives and undermines human rights. As reported by The Guardian, activists warn that Labour’s failure to implement its pledged
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Minority ethnic groups in deprived English areas face up to three times higher emergency asthma admissions than white patients, Asthma and Lung UK find. As reported by The Guardian, a new analysis reveals that people from ethnic
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Adrian Ramsay will run for re-election as Green Party co-leader with Ellie Chowns, aiming to continue their electoral successes and counter rising eco-populism. As reported by The Guardian, Green MP Adrian Ramsay plans to run again for
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Nobel economist Joseph Stiglitz criticizes the UK-US trade deal, calling it ineffective and claiming it benefits Trump’s strategy, not the UK’s economy. As reported by Sky News, Joseph Stiglitz called the UK-US trade deal “worthless,” arguing it
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announces ban on overseas hiring in care homes as Labour targets net migration cut from 728,000 to below 500,000. As reported by The Independent, overseas recruitment in Britain’s care homes has been blocked
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lib Dem leader Ed Davey announced an initiative to monitor Reform UK’s performance in local councils, citing weak opposition from Labour and Conservatives. As reported by The Guardian, the Liberal Democrats have launched a “Reform Watch” unit
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK Lawyers for Israel faced backlash for implying Gaza’s war-induced food shortage could reduce obesity, with rights groups calling the remarks dangerous. As reported by The Guardian, the UK-based Israel advocacy group has been condemned for suggesting
Kyiv (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK’s Starmer, France’s Macron, Germany’s Merz, Poland’s Tusk arrive in Kyiv, urging ceasefire as US warns of major Russian air attack. As reported by The Guardian, the leaders from the UUK NewsK, France, Germany, and Poland have
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK to move 22,000 civil servants from London, tying funding to plans that shift roles closer to communities across towns and cities in the country. As reported by The Guardian, Whitehall departments must outline plans to shift
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform UK faces backlash as up to 12 councillors are probed for allegedly sharing Islamophobic, far-right content linked to Britain First online. As reported by The Guardian, 12 newly elected Reform UK councillors are under scrutiny for
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Sir Jim Mackey warned that NHS funding can no longer see large increases due to tight public finances, urging a focus on value for money and productivity. England’s new health chief has warned that ministers have reached
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Senior minister Darren Jones insists the UK-US deal is crucial for protecting 150,000 jobs, despite concerns over long-term benefits and ongoing negotiations. As reported by The Independent, the Chief Secretary to the Treasury emphasized that the trade
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Jonathan Reynolds highlighted that workers were on the verge of job losses without the crucial new US-UK trade deal, vital for British industries. As reported by the Independent, the Trade Secretary warned UK workers were “days” away
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Sir Tony Blair urges swift gene-editing laws for livestock, citing pandemic prevention and the urgency of strengthening national biosecurity. As reported by The Telegraph, Sir Tony Blair is pushing for animal gene-editing laws in the UK to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Top Conservatives dismiss Kemi Badenoch’s attack on the India trade pact, backing the tax clause as standard and praising the agreement as a Brexit success. As reported by The Guardian, leading Tory figures have refuted Kemi Badenoch’s
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Sir Keir Starmer faces backlash from his MPs to reverse winter fuel cuts after poor local election results, with Red Wall MPs warning of voter dissatisfaction. As reported by The Independent, British PM Keir Starmer faces growing
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Tony Blair Institute says AI in local councils could slash £8bn in public spending and lower yearly household costs by £325. As reported by The Telegraph, the use of artificial intelligence in councils may deliver £325
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Earl of Shrewsbury faces scrutiny over incorrect travel claims, including first-class tickets for non-parliamentary work, and offers reimbursement to taxpayers. As reported by The Guardian, a Conservative hereditary peer, once sanctioned for breaching House of Lords rules,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK officials admit there’s almost no solid link between environmental protections and project delays, undermining key claims behind the country’s planning reforms. As reported by The Guardian, the British government has acknowledged in its own impact review
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform UK offers home-working roles despite pledging to end remote work once it takes control of councils, drawing criticism for its contradiction. As reported by The Independent, Reform UK is offering home-working options to staff, despite promising
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – 29 Manston centre staff were sacked over drug use in 2024, a sharp increase from the previous year, raising concerns over detainee welfare and site oversight. As reported by The Guardian, the Manston migrant centre found that
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – HMRC faces backlash over delays in processing tax refunds, with some taking over four months, amid concerns over its online filing service shutdown. As reported by The Guardian, HM Revenue and Customs has come under scrutiny for
The Labour Government is today backing veterans with £50 million for VALOUR, the new UK wide approach to veteran support. Veterans across the UK will have easier access to essential care and support under a new VALOUR system being announced today, as
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Conservative Party seeks to mandate the recording of biological sex in official data, citing concerns over confusion between sex and gender. As reported by The Telegraph, Tory plans to be debated in Parliament this week would
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Green deputy Zack Polanski urges for a mass eco-populist movement to grow membership and counter the rise of Nigel Farage’s Reform UK. As reported by The Guardian, a senior Green Party figure has initiated a surprise leadership
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British PM Sir Keir Starmer faces backlash from Labour MPs after losing his first by-election to Reform UK, with backbenchers voicing concerns over his policies. As reported by The Guardian, Labour MPs have launched criticism at Keir
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK sees an early surge in fruit and veg harvests, with warm weather closing the “hungry gap” and showing climate change’s effect on growing seasons. As reported by The Guardian, early strawberries, aubergines, and tomatoes flood
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Top pollster Sir John Curtice says Reform UK’s Runcorn by-election win marks a breakthrough for Farage, challenging Labour and Tory dominance. As reported by The Independent, Britain’s leading pollster stated that Nigel Farage had made history by
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – LGBTQ+ groups say UK court’s “biological sex” ruling sparks legal crisis, undermining trans rights and access to gendered services. As reported by The Guardian, in response to the Supreme Court’s landmark judgment on transgender rights, 14 leading
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Nigel Farage’s Reform UK won Runcorn and Helsby by six votes, marking a historic shift after 52 years and raising fears for Sir Keir Starmer before elections. As reported by The Guardian, Reform UK snatched victory in
Candidates standing in this week’s local authority and mayoral elections are being urged by the NFU to back British farming over issues such as the family farm tax. Voters go to the polls tomorrow (Thursday) with more than 1,600 seats up for
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Former Prime Minister Tony Blair faces backlash for calling net-zero goals unrealistic, drawing sharp criticism from climate experts and Labour MPs. As reported by The Guardian, experts and political leaders have slammed Tony Blair over his claim
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Veteran weatherman John Kettley slammed Energy Secretary Ed Miliband’s £50m sun-dimming plan, calling it “disgusting” and a threat to natural systems. As reported by GB News, John Kettley opposes Ed Miliband’s £50 million funding for solar dimming
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Environment Secretary Steve Reed confirmed the UK is reviewing its resilience to blackouts after power cuts in Spain and Portugal, pending investigation. As reported by The Independent, a cabinet minister says Britain is “constantly looking at our
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A UK survey revealed a 63% drop in insect splats on cars since 2021, marking a decline in flying insect numbers, with the sharpest fall seen in Scotland at 65%. As reported by The Guardian, older drivers
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK government faces backlash for prioritising tree planting over natural regeneration, risking woodland creation targets, campaigners warn. As reported by The Guardian, environmental campaigners say ministers are neglecting natural tree growth in England, favouring planting initiatives
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Children’s Commissioner for England urges an immediate ban on deepfake “nudification” apps, citing growing concerns over online abuse and exploitation. As reported by The Guardian, AI-driven “nudification” apps that create deepfake sexual images of children should
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform UK faces scrutiny over its finances after spending £2m on a mailshot campaign, raising concerns over transparency. As reported by The Guardian, the Liberal Democrats have called on Nigel Farage to reveal Reform UK’s donation sources
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK government plans to restrict trans workers from using gender-specific toilets, aligning with recent Supreme Court and EHRC rulings on biological sex. As reported by The Independent, a Cabinet minister has suggested that trans employees will
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch suggests local coalitions with Reform UK could be possible after council elections, but rejects a national alliance. As reported by Sky News, Kemi Badenoch leaves the door open for local partnerships with Reform
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British Steel receives essential raw material shipments to keep the Scunthorpe plant running, securing thousands of jobs after government intervention. As reported by The Independent, the UK government has confirmed the arrival of vital raw materials for
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – TUC chief Paul Nowak criticized Reform UK leader Nigel Farage as a “political fraud,” accusing him of fake working-class support. As reported by The Guardian, Paul Nowak, the UK’s leading union figure, labelled Nigel Farage a “political
