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
