Swindon Council pays £138k after own vans clamped
Swindon Borough Council has paid £138,000 in fines after its own highway maintenance vans were clamped outside its offices. Deputy leader calls it 'not our finest hour'. Read the full story.
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Council Tax to Rise 5%: How to Cut Costs
Millions face a 5% council tax hike next year, adding £114 to typical bills. Discover actionable ways to reduce your payments and challenge your band.
Crackdown on Profit-Driven Litter Enforcement
Ministers ban private firms from keeping 50-100% of litter fines in England. New statutory guidance aims to end 'for-profit' enforcement injustice. Read the latest.
NYC Lawmaker Questions White Women's Contract Awards
New York City Councilwoman Julie Won demands increased minority business certifications after revealing white women receive 26% of diversity contracts. Discover the heated exchange.
Philadelphia Mayor Scraps DEI Contracts After 40 Years
Philadelphia's first female mayor terminates diversity contracts, calling them ineffective while aligning with Supreme Court rulings. Discover the impact on city policy.
Reform UK Council Paints School Lines at Closed Site
Kent County Council admits error after painting 'School Keep Clear' markings outside school closed for nine years. Local councillor calls situation 'a farce' as party claims wider savings.
Millions Could Claim Council Tax Refunds - Check Now
Shocking investigation reveals millions of British households may have overpaid council tax and could be entitled to refunds worth thousands. Find out if you're affected and how to claim.
England Cricket Contracts: Bethell Call-Up, Stokes Change
England cricket announces major contract overhaul with Warwickshire's Jacob Bethell receiving surprise first call-up while Test captain Ben Stokes loses his central deal in significant ECB restructuring.
Celebrity Traitors Cast Forced to Sign Draconian Secrecy Deals
Revealed: The extraordinary confidentiality agreements celebrities must sign for BBC's Traitors spin-off, with massive fines and legal threats for any leaks about the high-stakes reality show.
LSU's £50M coaching buyout crisis revealed
Exclusive investigation reveals how LSU faces potential financial catastrophe with massive buyout clauses for football coaches Brian Kelly and Jimbo Fisher that could exceed £50 million.
Petrofac wins major Shell North Sea contract
Energy services giant Petrofac lands significant Shell contract for North Sea assets, safeguarding Scottish jobs and reinforcing Aberdeen's energy hub status amid industry transformation.
Petrofac wins Shell North Sea contract extension
Energy services giant Petrofac secures significant contract extension with Shell for North Sea assets, safeguarding Aberdeen jobs and reinforcing UK energy sector stability.
UK pays Chinese firms £15m yearly for asylum hotels
Exclusive investigation reveals UK government paying millions to Chinese state-linked companies for housing asylum seekers, raising national security and economic concerns
Labour donors got £138m in contracts - study
Exclusive analysis reveals companies that donated to the Labour Party have been awarded government contracts worth £138 million since the election, raising concerns about transparency in Westminster.
Heat's Rozier in gambling scandal during contract talks
Exclusive investigation reveals Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier embroiled in gambling scandal while facing crucial contract decisions that could reshape his NBA future.
Mone's £10m Florida escape amid £122m PPE scandal
Disgraced Tory peer Michelle Mone and her husband Doug Barrowman snap up ultra-exclusive Florida property while ministers demand repayment of £122m in controversial PPE contracts.
Australia's $20m Israeli arms deal before UN genocide report
Exclusive investigation reveals Australia signed a major weapons contract with Israel's largest arms manufacturer just two weeks before a UN report warning of genocide risks in Gaza, raising serious ethical questions.
US Congressman's 'fascist tears' attack on Trump distillery
Democratic Representative Josh Riley launches astonishing tirade against New York whiskey distillery over Trump investment and ICE contracts, sparking free speech debate.
Michelle Mone faces OBE stripping calls over PPE scandal
Baroness Michelle Mone faces mounting pressure as politicians and public figures demand she be stripped of her OBE following the controversial PPE Medpro government contracts worth over £200 million.
Ex-minister's Covid testing firm 'shoddy', court hears
Exclusive: Shahid Malik's company Diagnostic Laboratory Solutions allegedly provided unreliable COVID-19 tests during pandemic while receiving millions in government contracts.
Kardashians' Disney Paycheck Exposed in Documents
Newly unearthed documents reveal the staggering sums Disney pays the Kardashian-Jenner family for their Hulu reality series, offering a rare glimpse into celebrity contract negotiations.
Council quashes £150 fine for coffee down drain
A London council has been forced to overturn a controversial £150 penalty issued to a woman for disposing of coffee grounds down a drain, in a case that sparked widespread criticism of jobsworth enforcement.
SpaceX Faces Political Pressure Over NASA Contracts
Republican Congressman Sean Duffy pressures NASA to investigate SpaceX contracts amid growing political tensions between Musk's companies and Trump allies.
Congress probes SpaceX NASA contracts amid UK space concerns
US lawmakers demand answers as SpaceX receives billions in NASA funding while British space industry misses out on opportunities. Exclusive investigation reveals growing tensions.
Elon Musk clashes with ex-congressman over SpaceX funding
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk engages in heated social media exchange with former US representative Sean Duffy over NASA's SpaceX funding, sparking debate about government contracts and private space exploration.
Silicon Valley's Defence Tech Gold Rush Transforms Industry
Silicon Valley is undergoing a dramatic transformation as tech entrepreneurs pivot from consumer apps to defence technology, driven by Pentagon funding and geopolitical tensions. Discover how this new 'war tech' boom is reshaping the industry.
Michelle Mone's friends attack over PPE scandal
Exclusive: Baroness Mone faces backlash from former allies as damning messages reveal private frustrations over the ongoing PPE controversy that continues to rock Westminster.
Reform UK banned from Kent council over filming incident
Reform UK politicians have been barred from a Kent council building after a controversial video showed party members filming inside, raising questions about political access and conduct.
Celebrity Traitors stars hit with strict no-spoiler ban
BBC's Celebrity Traitors contestants sign ironclad contracts forbidding them from revealing show outcomes, with massive fines threatening those who break silence about the dramatic new series.
Kent Council Explodes in Jackie Weaver-Style Budget Clash
Dramatic footage reveals councillors trading furious insults during heated budget debate, echoing infamous Jackie Weaver Handforth Parish Council clash.
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