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
The UK’s SIA won’t accept eVisas from job applicants, raising concerns of discrimination and a repeat of past immigration scandals.
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
