UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled a sweeping pension reform plan aimed at boosting long-term economic growth through domestic investment. Central to the proposal is the creation of “pension mega funds” by consolidating assets from local government and defined contribution pension schemes. Reeves hopes this will enable larger and more[Read More…]

Stephen Atkinson, leader of Reform UK in Lancashire, has highlighted two major concerns affecting the region: inadequate funding for local services and the deteriorating condition of the county’s roads. Having recently switched from the Conservative Party to Reform UK, Atkinson is keen on holding local councils accountable for their spending.[Read More…]

On May 12, 2025, the UK hosted a high-level meeting in London with key EU foreign ministers from countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Poland. The meeting, led by UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, focused on intensifying support for Ukraine and strengthening collective European defense efforts ahead of the[Read More…]