UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Norman Tebbit, Thatcher’s close ally and former Tory minister, has died at 94; he was known for shaping Thatcherism and surviving the 1984 bombing. As reported by The Guardian, Norman Tebbit, a senior figure in Margaret Thatcher’s
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour faces backlash as public sector consultancy costs hit £1.3bn, rising 5% despite a pledge to cut external adviser spending. As reported by The Telegraph, Sir Keir Starmer is facing a U-turn accusation after new findings revealed
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ministers plan SEND reforms that could require stricter evidence for EHCPs, raising fears of reduced support for children with special needs. As reported by The Telegraph, government reforms may require experts to gather stronger evidence before children
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
