DOWNLOAD IPFS Zia Yusuf, the tech entrepreneur turned political strategist, is leading Reform UK’s new initiative to modernise local government through the proposed “Department of Government Efficiency”, nicknamed “UK DOGE”. The scheme, loosely inspired by efficiency models in the U.S. tech sector, aims to reduce waste and improve council performance,[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS In a significant policy shift, the United Kingdom is preparing to formally recognise the State of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly in September 2025, unless Israel takes verifiable steps to end the conflict in Gaza. The move is conditional on several demands, including a permanent ceasefire,[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS Local leaders in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland are set to receive at least £30 million each to support innovation and economic growth in their regions. The funding, part of a wider £500 million Local Innovation Partnerships Fund, aims to empower local areas to invest in science,[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The High Court has instructed the UK Foreign Office to review its refusal to assist a Palestinian family trapped in Gaza, following a legal challenge that questioned the fairness and rationale behind the decision. The ruling does not guarantee the family’s entry into Britain but requires officials to[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS Tin mining is set to return to Cornwall as the UK government commits nearly £29 million to reopen the historic South Crofty mine, signalling a major step towards domestic industrial revival and critical mineral independence. The investment is expected to create over 1,300 jobs and contribute to the[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a fresh wave of public spending reductions after uncovering a £20–22 billion gap in the nation’s finances. She accused the former Conservative government of concealing the extent of the shortfall, promising to restore fiscal credibility through targeted savings and economic reform. In a[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The Scottish Green Party has formally opened nominations for its summer 2025 co-leadership contest, following the decision by long-standing co-leader Patrick Harvie to step down. The party will choose a new leadership pair to guide it into the next Holyrood election in 2026. Current co-leader Lorna Slater is[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS Reform UK has vowed to repeal the Online Safety Act, denouncing it as a “borderline dystopian” law that poses a serious threat to free expression and online privacy. The party argues that the legislation grants excessive powers to regulators and encourages censorship under the guise of child protection.[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The UK government’s proposed reforms to betting tax rules have triggered alarm across the horse racing industry, with leading figures warning the changes could deal a crippling financial blow to one of Britain’s oldest sports. As part of a Treasury review to streamline gambling taxation, ministers are considering[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The Labour government has unveiled plans to reform licensing laws in a bid to revive the UK’s high streets and support the struggling hospitality sector. The initiative seeks to remove bureaucratic hurdles for venues and encourage a more vibrant night-time economy, while giving local mayors greater influence over[Read More…]