UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MPs urged banks to revise ESG regulations, arguing that defense investments like missiles and fighter jets should be considered ethical. As The Telegraph reported, over 100 Labour MPs and peers have urged financial institutions to classify
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood launches review of Sentencing Council’s powers amid backlash over guidelines favoring ethnic minorities. As reported by The Guardian, Shabana Mahmood has initiated an inquiry into the Sentencing Council’s authority in England and
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Conservative peer Archie Hamilton criticized for antisemitic remarks in House of Lords, suggesting the Jewish community fund the Holocaust memorial in London. During a discussion in the House of Lords, a Tory peer has been accused of
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey slammed Trump’s tariffs, calling them a major risk to the global economy and ineffective in fixing trade imbalances. Mr Bailey warned that Trump’s tariff war poses a significant threat to global
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds may be fined and barred from legal practice over accusations of misrepresenting his qualifications in his CV. Legal experts claim the Business Secretary could face heavy fines for allegedly misrepresenting credentials on his
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour tax policy forces 12 private schools to close, raising concerns over further shutdowns and increased pressure on state schools. As reported by The Telegraph, 12 independent schools attribute their closure to the government’s VAT hikes, which
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – SNP leader John Swinney insists Donald Trump’s UK visit should be conditional on renewed US military aid to Ukraine, citing risks of strengthening Russia. Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney, warned that allowing the US president a second
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Department for Work and Pensions faces criticism over greater access to bank accounts, sparking fears about privacy and financial surveillance. A proposed law granting the DWP extensive access to bank accounts raises fears of financial intrusion
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lord Walney, ex-government adviser on political extremism, warns that Angela Rayner’s proposed Islamophobia definition risks limiting open debate. Mr Walney held a prominent position in the government, but he was unexpectedly dismissed by some of his closest
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour intensifies attacks on Reform UK leader Nigel Farage over past Russia remarks, aiming to curb party’s growing support as Britons strongly back Ukraine. As reported by The Independent, a fresh survey highlights Britain’s strong pro-Ukraine stance.
