UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MP Helen Hayes urged the party to keep EHCPs in the SEND system, citing fear and distrust among parents of children with special educational needs. As reported by The Guardian, education committee chair Helen Hayes called
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour’s NIC hike drives major fall in summer roles, with hospitality cuts pushing seasonal vacancies to their lowest level since 2018. As reported by The Telegraph, Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ jobs tax has pushed summer vacancies in bars
The UK farming sector has made it clear to government that it can shoulder no more pain on behalf of other sectors of the economy, as trade talks with the USA continue. Delivering a united message, UK farmers said further agricultural concessions
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – NHS faces fresh strike threats as resident doctors demand a 29% pay rise, risking mass cancellations of appointments and operations across England. As reported by The Guardian, resident doctors demanding a 29% wage increase may trigger fresh
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour pledges £500m for 1,000 family hubs by 2026, aiming to entrench support so deeply it resists any future rollback by Reform or Conservatives. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has pledged that Labour’s new Sure Start-inspired initiative for
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lisa Nandy slammed the BBC over Bob Vylan’s broadcast, demanding answers and accountability for failing to act on anti-IDF chants at Glastonbury. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy voiced dissatisfaction with the BBC’s handling of the Bob Vylan row,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – New legislation could outlaw harmful PFAS in uniforms, as experts warn of health risks linked to synthetic fibres worn daily by millions of students. As reported by The Guardian, health and environmental experts are pushing for stricter
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ex-health secretary Matt Hancock said sending patients to care homes was necessary, despite claims it worsened COVID spread. As reported by The Guardian, Matt Hancock told the Covid-19 inquiry that sending untested hospital patients to care homes
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK faces criticism for cutting foreign aid and sending only a minister to a major UN development finance summit, raising questions about its commitment. As reported by The Independent, critics say Britain’s reduced aid funding and
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Pat McFadden says scrapping PIP cuts will affect the budget, while IFS warns tax hikes after £5bn PIP savings plan is dropped. As reported by The Guardian, a senior minister in Prime Minister Keir Starmer‘s team has
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK MPs call for major custody reforms after reports reveal children as young as 10 are being strip-searched without legal aid or adult presence. As reported by The Guardian, two parliamentary reports warn that police must avoid
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A YouGov poll finds only 3% support the govt’s Lords reform plan, while 56% want to curb the PM’s power to appoint life peers. As reported by The Guardian, a new poll indicates the public believes scrapping
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Keir Starmer faces fresh rebellion as 39 Labour MPs back an amendment rejecting his welfare bill over PIP concerns and delayed disability consultation. As reported by Sky News, nearly 40 Labour MPs plan to oppose Prime Minister
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour rebellion leader Meg Hillier backs welfare bill after securing concessions, but many MPs remain opposed ahead of Tuesday’s Commons vote. As reported by The Guardian, Meg Hillier, a key figure among the rebels, confirmed she will
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK house prices dropped by 0.8% in June, the sharpest fall since 2023, with experts citing lower demand after the end of stamp duty relief, says Nationwide. As reported by The Guardian, the UK housing market recorded
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – DWP data reveals disability benefits granted for conditions like acne and writer’s cramp, raising scrutiny amid Labour’s scaled-back welfare reforms. As reported by The Telegraph, new figures reveal that claimants with conditions such as acne and writer’s
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A judge granted Palestine Action an urgent court hearing to challenge its terror ban, amid warnings it could threaten protest rights in the UK. As reported by The Guardian, an urgent High Court hearing will be held
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ofcom seeks explanation from BBC after Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury chant aired, sparking government criticism and a police review of the footage. As reported by The Independent, Ofcom has asked the BBC to explain how Bob Vylan’s “death
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK GDP grew fastest in the G7, yet households faced a 1% drop in real income and declining savings, signalling ongoing pressure from rising costs. As reported by The Guardian, official data shows that in the first
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ipsa will select citizens to discuss MPs’ pay and funding, aiming for an open debate on fair compensation and restoring trust in democracy. As reported by The Guardian, Parliament’s expenses regulator is launching a citizens’ panel made
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK’s SIA won’t accept eVisas from job applicants, raising concerns of discrimination and a repeat of past immigration scandals. As reported by The Guardian, a UK agency overseen by the Home Office, responsible for licensing hundreds
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK PM Keir Starmer faces calls to act as Donald Trump threatens Canada with trade tariffs just weeks before his UK state visit. As reported by The Independent, Keir Starmer is under pressure to take a firm
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK civil servants call Palestine Action ban “absurd”, warning it misuses terror laws to silence protest against UK arms sales to Israel. As reported by The Guardian, a senior civil servant says the Home Office is facing
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – NHS funding may soon depend on patient feedback, but experts warn this could unfairly penalise services struggling with deeper systemic issues. As reported by Sky News, the government is considering linking NHS funding to patient feedback, potentially
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MP Anna Dixon urged tax relief for unsold retirement homes, but the party rejected the call, leaving grieving families burdened with double taxation. As reported by The Telegraph, despite internal pressure, Labour has refused to ease
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Activists call on the Council of Europe to investigate the UK over trans rights, citing risks from a court ruling defining sex as strictly biological. As reported by The Guardian, several UK-based transgender rights groups have asked
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform UK’s Rob Howard quits as Warwickshire council leader after five weeks, with 18-year-old deputy George Finch stepping in as interim leader. As reported by The Guardian, a Reform UK councillor stepped down as council leader just
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A new YouGov poll suggests Reform UK would win the most seats if a general election were held today, with Labour collapsing and Tories pushed to fourth place. As reported by Sky News, a YouGov poll shows
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Universal’s UK theme park confirmed after £500m rail and road deal, with ministers projecting £50bn economic uplift and millions of annual visitors. As reported by The Guardian, the British government has pledged £500m in road and rail
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Donald Trump will make a second UK state visit this year, but plans for an informal meeting with King Charles were dropped due to scheduling conflicts. As reported by The Guardian, President Trump will return for a
Hague (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Britain will purchase 12 F-35A jets to reintroduce a nuclear role for the RAF and join NATO’s nuclear mission for the first time since the Cold War. As reported by The Guardian, the UK will acquire at
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Defence Secretary John Healey revealed the UK faced 90,000 cyber attacks last year, warning of rising threats as NATO focuses on homeland security. As reported by GB News, John Healey said Britain suffered thousands of cyber attacks
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ofsted’s Priya Bhagrath said SEND schools fail ‘global majority’ pupils by offering a diluted curriculum lacking cultural depth and racial representation. As reported by the Telegraph, a senior Ofsted figure has demanded a more inclusive curriculum in
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Watchdog reveals bullying reports in Parliament surged 40% last year, citing toxic culture, alcohol, and slow investigations as major concerns. As reported by The Independent, reports of bullying in Parliament jumped by 40%, with a growing number
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Shadow Foreign Secretary Priti Patel accused the British government of freezing ties with Israel and failing to back US strikes on Iran. As reported by GB News, Priti Patel has criticised ministers for what she called a
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Britain is expected to lose 16,500 millionaires in 2025, more than any other country, as tax changes trigger an exodus of wealthy residents, new data shows. As reported by The Guardian, the UK faces the largest millionaire
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform UK’s Richard Tice backs “Lucy’s Bill” to let citizens challenge harsh sentences, after backlash over Lucy Connolly’s jail term for an X post. As reported by The Telegraph, Richard Tice has called for new measures in
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Councillor Laila Cunningham defects to Reform UK, calling out policing failures and saying voters are angry and ready for major change in London politics. As reported by The Standard, a senior Tory councillor in central London is
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Over 2,000 UK government devices worth £1.3m were lost or stolen, raising cybersecurity fears over sensitive data and potential hacker access. As reported by The Guardian, FOI data reveals thousands of UK government devices worth over £1m
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform UK surges to 34% in new Ipsos poll, overtaking Labour and Conservatives, signalling a major political shift that could make Nigel Farage the next PM. As reported by The Telegraph, a new poll suggests Nigel Farage’s
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Campaigner Esther Rantzen, who has terminal cancer, praised Commons approval of assisted dying bill as “rigorous and safe,” urging no delays in the Lords. As reported by The Guardian, Esther Rantzen said the assisted dying bill, if
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ministry of Defence staff lost 15,000+ security passes in five years, raising concerns and criticism over negligence in protecting sensitive defence sites. As reported by The Telegraph, officials at the Ministry of Defence have confirmed a record
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK health bodies urge government to mandate cancer warnings on alcohol, saying current labels fail to reflect the true scale of health risks. As reported by The Guardian, a coalition of doctors, charities, and public health experts
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MP Kim Leadbeater warned MPs that rejecting her assisted dying bill could delay reform for terminally ill patients by another 10 years. As reported by the Independent, Kim Leadbeater urged MPs to support her assisted dying
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Former PM John Major says Keir Starmer must act on political misconduct, urging tougher enforcement of standards to restore trust in public life. As reported by The Guardian, John Major has urged the UK prime minister to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Oxford research reveals UK Uber drivers earn less post-2023 as secret fare algorithms raise prices but cut drivers’ share to as low as 50%. As reported by The Guardian, an Oxford University study found that UK Uber
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK ministers plan to restart the approval process for two North Sea oilfields, despite concerns the country will rely on foreign gas by 2050. As reported by The Guardian, Britain will reopen the approval process for two
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK air pollution kills 500+ people weekly, costs £500m, and doctors call it a public health crisis needing urgent government action. As reported by The Guardian, doctors warn that toxic air now affects 99% of the UK
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Leaked MoJ papers reveal govt admits early release scheme may burden police and leave victims feeling justice wasn’t served. As reported by the Telegraph, the government has acknowledged that law enforcement may face additional duties related to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves admits that many working people aren’t feeling better off under Labour yet, so pledging her Spending Review will accelerate growth. As reported by the Telegraph, Chancellor Rachel Reeves concedes that not enough people are
