UK Treasury Committee Warns of Potential 'Cashless Society' Thursday, May 1, 2025 cashless treasury committee social exclusion vulnerable populations businesses parliamentarians government two-tier society cash usage uk finance A stark warning from a Treasury Committee report highlights potential social exclusion risks associated with the declining use of cash across British businesses. Concerns have been raised about the impact on vulnerable … Read More
New Measures to Tackle Fly-Tipping and Clamp Down on Waste Criminals Wednesday, April 30, 2025 fly-tipping enforcement waste regulations government surveillance vehicles penalties environment illegal dumping Local authorities across the UK are facing new directives to take a firmer stance on fly-tipping and to crack down on unlicensed waste operators. In response to a significant rise in fly-tipping incidents, the government is … Read More
NHS Hospitals in Crisis: MPs Issue Dire Warnings Tuesday, April 29, 2025 nhs hospitals crisis mps infrastructure investment healthcare facilities government services MPs have issued stark warnings over the dire condition of NHS hospitals, citing failing infrastructure, overwhelmed services, and unsafe facilities across the South West and beyond. They called for a 10-year investment … Read More
Frustration as Musgrove Hospital Upgrade Delayed Until 2033 Sunday, April 27, 2025 somerset mps musgrove hospital upgrade delays funding nhs infrastructure healthcare government The decision to delay the much-needed upgrades at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton until 2033 has sparked outrage among Somerset MPs. The government’s refusal to provide funding for urgent repairs as part of the new … Read More
Urgent Call for Safer School Journeys Amid Traffic Congestion Concerns Sunday, April 27, 2025 traffic safety children schools congestion road investment active travel infrastructure government MPs from Somerset are ramping up pressure on the government to prioritize road safety measures and invest in active travel infrastructure, citing increasing traffic congestion and heightened accident risks in rural areas as … Read More
Labour Government Deports 24,000 People in Eight-Year High Friday, April 25, 2025 labour deportations immigration crime government summit enforcement nationalities transparency control The Labour MP for Weston-super-Mare has applauded the recent revelation that the government has carried out 24,000 deportations since assuming power last summer. Daniel Aldridge, the first-ever Labour MP for the constituency, … Read More