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The 2025 UK-EU trade deal, announced at a London summit on May 19, marks the most significant reset of relations between the United Kingdom and the European Union since Brexit. After years of economic friction, political wrangling, and public debate, this agreement

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Millions of Legal Aid records hacked, exposing sensitive data and sparking concern over outdated systems and years of government neglect. As reported by The Independent, the Legal Aid Agency is under fire after a cyberattack exploited its

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Ministry of Justice confirmed a major cyber breach exposing legal aid applicants’ data since 2010, causing system shutdowns and public warnings. As reported by The Guardian, personal information of hundreds of thousands of legal aid applicants

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK and EU strike late deal on fishing access, boosting chances for wider reset on food trade, youth mobility, and security talks at today’s London summit. As reported by the Guardian, UK-EU relations saw an overnight breakthrough

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Campaigners slam Labour for keeping flawed intel-sharing rules, warning they risk enabling torture and harming the UK’s human rights commitments. As reported by The Guardian, Labour has come under fire for backing intelligence policies it once opposed,

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Slot machine firms target poor UK areas, funnelling millions offshore as councils call for stronger powers to curb openings and protect communities. As reported by The Guardian, companies operating slot machines are setting up in the UK’s

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – European relations minister Nick Thomas-Symonds says the UK may adopt select EU standards to reduce trade hurdles, vowing a pragmatic, case-by-case approach. As reported by Sky News, a government minister has said the UK government is open

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UNISON allows trans woman Ellie Waple to run for female seat, defying Supreme Court ruling that defines “woman” by biological sex. As reported by The Telegraph, UK’s largest union defies court, backs trans woman for female seat

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lib Dem MP Layla Moran demands the UK back tough Israeli stance with action as Gaza civilians face starvation, bombings, and medical collapse. As reported by The Guardian, Layla Moran has called on the British government to

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Misinformation around the UK Supreme Court ruling on trans rights has sparked confusion, but trans women’s legal access to spaces remains unchanged. As reported by The Independent, campaigners for trans rights have warned that widespread misinformation circulating

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK transport minister Mike Kane says flying taxis could be in operation by 2028, backed by £20m government funding to accelerate drone and aviation innovations. As reported by The Independent, a transport minister announced that the UK

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MP Kim Leadbeater dismisses claims of lost psychiatric support, insisting MPs and doctors still back her assisted dying bill ahead of a key vote. As reported by The Guardian, Kim Leadbeater dismissed criticism from the Royal

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