DOWNLOAD IPFS The United Kingdom has resumed reviewing asylum applications from Syrian nationals following a six-month suspension, marking a significant shift in its immigration policy. The Home Office has approved the return of 26 individuals to Damascus and expects many more claims to be processed as part of this renewed[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS Ed Miliband, Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, has faced strong backlash after claiming that Members of Parliament (MPs) who challenge the government’s net zero goals are “betraying future generations.” In a highly charged climate policy speech, Miliband condemned opposing voices in Parliament, suggesting they[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The United Kingdom (UK) government has introduced the £500 million Better Futures Fund, aimed at providing support to up to 200,000 vulnerable children and families across the country over the next five years. The initiative, unveiled by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, promises to improve access to[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS A senior government figure has refused to rule out the introduction of a wealth tax in the United Kingdom (UK), fuelling speculation that the upcoming Autumn Budget may target high-net-worth individuals to plug a widening fiscal gap. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander stated that the government is keeping “all[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The United Kingdom (UK) government has announced a new initiative aimed at cutting regulatory red tape for businesses trying to reduce carbon emissions. The Transition Finance Market Review Pilot aims to pinpoint and eliminate barriers that hinder businesses from investing in cleaner technologies, while also supporting economic growth[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS US President Donald Trump is scheduled to undertake a second official state visit to the United Kingdom this September, an honour typically reserved for close international partners, though not without precedent for American presidents across different royal reigns. The three-day visit, to be hosted by King Charles III[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS A new report has warned that Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner’s sweeping employment reform plans could place an enormous financial strain on employers and result in suppressed wages for workers. The proposed legislation, which aims to introduce stronger job protections and enhanced rights from day one of employment,[Read More…]

Roz Savage, Member of Parliament (MP) for South Cotswolds, has launched a dedicated website designed to showcase and support the region’s most effective grassroots projects. The Stronger South Cotswolds platform aims to strengthen local communities by celebrating practical solutions led by residents themselves, rather than relying on slow-moving government intervention.[Read More…]

A senior Norfolk council leader has strongly criticised Labour’s new devolution legislation, arguing that it falls short of delivering genuine local empowerment and instead consolidates control in Whitehall. Sam Chapman-Allen, who leads the Conservative-controlled Breckland District Council and chairs the District Councillors Network (DCN), voiced serious concerns over the English[Read More…]

Peterborough City Council is set to receive nearly £1 million in unexpected highway funding next year, but none of it will be used to address the city’s ongoing pothole problems. The council’s highways budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year will now exceed £8.5 million after the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined[Read More…]