UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The BMA says doctors deserve a 29% raise after Covid-era service and years of cuts, as strike action threatens NHS operations from 25 July. As reported by The Guardian, the British Medical Association has backed resident doctors’
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour’s Heidi Alexander signals shift on taxes, saying Labour will act with “fairness”, fuelling speculation over middle-class tax hikes this autumn. As reported by The Telegraph, Labour has signalled a possible income tax rise in the autumn
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK PM Keir Starmer launched a 10-year NHS reform plan, aiming to shift focus to prevention, digital care, and local hubs to rescue the struggling service. The prime minister has unveiled a decade-long NHS strategy focused on
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Historian Anthony Seldon says Keir Starmer’s start as PM is the worst in a century, even worse than Liz Truss’s, amid welfare U-turns and internal rebellion. As reported by The Guardian, leading historian Sir Anthony Seldon has
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – TfL insiders admit Tube graffiti may aid Sadiq Khan’s push for new trains, prompting concerns he’s ignoring vandalism to bolster funding requests. As reported by The Telegraph, Transport for London sources say the graffiti outbreak on the
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MPs urge PM Keir Starmer to ban Iran’s IRGC after the UK banned Palestine Action, calling it a rising threat to Britain’s national security. As reported by The Telegraph, Keir Starmer faces pressure from his party
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Home Office links rising Channel crossings to calm weather and crowded boats, though experts say smuggling and demand drive long-term increases. As reported by the Guardian, Home Office analysis says calmer weather and more crowded boats
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Attorney General Lord Hermer apologised for comparing Tory and Reform calls to quit the ECHR with 1930s Nazi Germany, calling his remarks “clumsy.” As reported by The Telegraph, Attorney General Lord Hermer expressed regret over comparing Conservative
Harrow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Diamond Cakes in Harrow is giving away free pastries and coffee to support locals in need, launching a heartfelt initiative to help the struggling community. The bakery offers “coffee in anticipation,” which enables kind patrons to pay
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Red wall voters turn on Labour over welfare reforms, with 48% disapproving amid outrage over fuel payment cuts and tighter disability aid rules. As reported by The Guardian, a new poll reveals widespread dissatisfaction among red wall
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK’s agreement to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius was blocked after a court order following a legal challenge from a Diego Garcia resident. As reported by The Guardian, the British government’s deal to cede the
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Number 10 says the new UK-EU deal will cut food prices, boost the economy by £9bn, extend fishing access, and start talks on youth visas and emissions trading. As reported by The Guardian, Number 10 claims a
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth leads the 2025 TCS Mini London Marathon in Schools, with the most participating schools, backing its Wandsworth Moves Together activity strategy. The TCS Mini London Marathon in Schools is an online competition that allows schools to
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) – Equalities Minister Bridget Phillipson says trans women should use male toilets, urging businesses to provide unisex options after the Supreme Court ruling. As reported by The Independent, the Equalities Minister has stated that trans women must use
City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Police launch investigation after seven historic statues in Westminster were defaced with graffiti during a major trans rights protest attended by thousands. The Metropolitan claimed that although its officers were present in Parliament Square at
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney’s mayor aims to achieve official Borough of Sanctuary status by 2026, reinforcing its commitment to welcoming refugees and migrants into the community. In response to inquiries last Thursday, April 10, Caroline Woodley listed her goals for
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth Council has planted over 2,000 trees across streets, schools, estates, and parks during the winter season to boost urban greening and biodiversity. To aid in the trees’ establishment, the municipality is currently watering them once a
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour’s Croydon mayoral candidate selection ends tomorrow using the online Anonyvoter system, without holding any in-person selection meetings. The London region office of the party is in charge of all aspects of the process, including tomorrow night’s
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Long delays at A&E are forcing paramedics to care for patients in ambulances, with fatal consequences, as surveys show up to 20 ambulances waiting outside. As reported by The Guardian, a survey by Unison highlights that paramedics
Hammersmith and Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hammersmith and Fulham faces criticism for disregarding safety audit warnings that road narrowing measures could put cyclists at risk of side swipe collisions. The council has asserted that the recommendations are “not justifiable given the
Bexley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Bexley Council sale of the Broadway Leisure Complex raises concerns about the future of Cineworld and the entertainment scene, raising uncertainty among locals. The Broadway Leisure Complex’s long-term leaseholder, Aviva Life & Pensions UK Limited, will purchase
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Care providers warn of service closures within months due to National Insurance and wage hikes, urging government action to prevent harm to families. As reported by The Guardian, providers are raising fears that the adult social care
Greenwich (Local News Magazine) – Orlando Anthony Tordo, affectionately known as “Lindo,” passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at the age of 94. Greenwich residents esteemed Mr Tordo for his lifelong dedication to family life while pursuing his love of
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth Town Hall hosts an immersive orchestral experience featuring young local musicians alongside Europe’s first majority black orchestra, this weekend. The Chineke will be the most recent in a string of architectural performances by the production firm
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Conservatives received nearly £2m in funds in late 2024, twice Labour’s £1m, while Reform UK brought in £280,000 amid efforts to secure larger donors At the end of last year, Tories secured double the donations of
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Keir Starmer holds nearly 30% influence over Scottish Labour voters, compared to Anas Sarwar’s 12%, raising questions about Labour’s leadership dynamics. A recent poll indicated that the British PM has more political influence than the Scottish Labour
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ bid to prevent a £44bn compensation bill for lenders caught in the car finance scandal was rejected by the Supreme Court. On Monday, the Chancellor faced a setback when her attempt to intervene in
Hammersmith And Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A murder investigation is underway in Hammersmith, after a 36 year-old woman was found dead in her Coulter Road flat following a forced entry attempt. Police were called to a residence on Coulter Road at
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – An open letter from over a dozen campaign groups demands new laws to prevent Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) without community consent. The collaborative effort amongst 15 anti-LTN campaign groups, including Greenwich, Islington, and Lambeth, has been led
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Sir John Curtice, a polling expert, predicts that Reform UK’s rising numbers pose a growing threat to the established political order as Labour support drops. Professor Sir John told The Independent that Nigel Farage‘s party’s rise in
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The British government has extended a £67m post-Brexit deal with Fujitsu, despite its involvement in the Horizon IT scandal, sparking concerns from campaigners. As reported by the Independent, a £67 million cost will fall on taxpayers as
Southwark (Parliament politics magazine) – 12-year-old schoolgirl Mia-Shay St Hilaire tragically died from a nut allergy after drinking a milkshake at a Southwark cafe in Bermondsey. Mia-Shay was from Sydenham, which is in southeast London, and had a tree nut allergy. Her
On the night of the 28th of October 2021, two teenagers headed into a local shop selling fireworks. They told the store owner “People are going to be terrorised tonight” then asked, “Which are the good ones to let off at people?”
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – London’s 116-year-old Rotherhithe Tunnel repair has been extended until at least April 2026 due to funding shortfalls, amid an increase in TfL’s budget allocation. Due to a lack of funds, the proposal to close and rebuild the
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Industry experts have warned that Britain does not have the required builders to achieve the homes goal promised by the Labour government. Leaders from the construction industry told the BBC that thousands of new workers are needed
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – London’s counter-terrorism police have detained six people on suspicion of links to the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) during raids in multiple areas. Police confirmed no immediate danger to the public. Six individuals have been arrested in London
The story of Janet Lynne Savage, a 54-year-old driving examiner and mother of two from Bangor, Gwynedd, is a stark reminder of the risks that can accompany overseas medical procedures. An inquest has recently heard that Ms. Savage tragically lost her life
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Thousands of people have called on the UK government to begin work on getting back into the European Union. Britain quit the bloc, which includes 27 other nations, following the Brexit Referendum in 2016. As reported by
As South Africa enters the summer months, water shortages have become an all-too-common reality for many citizens, including Joyce Lakela, who runs a nursery in Tembisa, a township of Johannesburg. Lakela, like many others, now spends her days searching for water. “It’s
The Chinese Embassy in Pakistan has confirmed that an attack on a convoy near Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport left at least two Chinese nationals dead and one injured. The assault, occurring around 11 pm on Sunday, targeted personnel from the Port Qasim
How Zelenskyy’s Independence Day Speech Resonates Amid Ukraine’s War Against Russia In a video recorded in the Sumy region, which connects Russia, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy briefed Ukrainians that war has ‘returned’ to Russia. “Those who seek to sow evil on our land
Although Parliament will be in recess throughout August 2024, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) remains active in preparations for crucial legislative developments, including new audit reform, upcoming budget announcements, and the forthcoming party conference season. The ICAEW’s
On Wednesday, members of the United Nations Security Council called for increased diplomatic efforts to prevent a wider conflict in the Middle East following the assassinations of two militant leaders, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and Hezbollah’s military commander. Haniyeh was killed in
Oil prices dropped nearly 2% on Monday following comments from Israeli officials indicating a desire to avoid escalating conflict in the Middle East after a deadly rocket strike in the Golan Heights. Brent crude futures settled at $79.78 per barrel, down $1.35
Several rockets were launched on Thursday and Friday targeting bases housing troops from the U.S.-led anti-jihadist coalition in Iraq and Syria, according to security officials and a war monitor. At least four rockets reportedly landed near the Ain al-Assad base in Anbar
Valley Fest, set to take place from August 1-4 on an organic farm in Chew Magna near Bristol, is gearing up for its 10th birthday with an impressive lineup. Artists Don Letts, Badger, Jaguar Skills, and OKO will perform on a takeover
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that inflation in countries like the UK and the US is proving “persistent,” potentially requiring interest rates to remain elevated for a prolonged period. This persistence in inflation, particularly in the services sector, continues to
The UK economy grew by 0.4% in May, twice the forecasted rate, driven by strong performances in retail and construction, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This growth marked a rebound from zero growth in April, which had been affected
UK inflation remained at the Bank of England’s target rate of 2% in June, according to the latest official data. While discounts on clothing helped offset higher hotel costs, the overall inflation rate remained unchanged from May, providing some relief after years
