Conservative Party Chair Richard Holden accepted hospitality from property developer Stephen Lusty while his company was converting properties into HMOs for asylum seekers, raising questions about political influence.
UK pubs and bars can apply for extended opening hours during England's World Cup campaign, allowing fans to cheer on the team with later drinks service.
Explosive lawsuit reveals Baldwin Park officials allegedly demanded massive bribes from cannabis businesses in exchange for operating permits, exposing corruption in California's legal weed industry.
Senior Labour figures, including Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, launch a blistering attack on Keir Starmer's party for siding with the Conservatives on crippling licensing fees for pubs and venues.
Exclusive investigation reveals the Sussex 'palace' abandoned by Britain's biggest slum landlord, leaving a trail of housing hypocrisy and council frustration.
Exclusive investigation reveals the staggering spread of Houses in Multiple Occupation across England and Wales, transforming residential streets and sparking a fierce backlash from locals over noise, waste, and community erosion.
Culture Club icon Boy George has been ordered to perform menial toilet duties at his own pop-up club by Westminster Council, following a licensing row that has stunned the music industry.
In a landmark environmental decision, the UK government has halted its routine North Sea oil and gas licensing, signalling a major shift towards renewable energy and net-zero commitments.
Exclusive investigation into the background of alleged gunman Dezi Freeman reveals clean criminal record despite Victoria's strict firearm licensing procedures.
Prospective football agents are taking FIFA to court after technical glitches marred their online licensing exam, threatening their careers.
A high-ranking Boston official faces serious allegations of extorting cannabis businesses for personal gain, exposing corruption in the licensing process.
A man reveals how he made £1,500 by licensing his face to an AI company, sparking ethical debates about digital identity and privacy.
Comedian Marc Maron discloses the hefty licensing fee required to play a Taylor Swift track on his podcast, sparking debate over music royalties.
The UK government is set to slash bureaucratic hurdles for festival organisers, making it easier to host events with streamlined licensing processes.
A Russian landlord has been hit with a £75,000 fine after converting a Westminster flat into an overcrowded and unsafe house in multiple occupation (HMO), sparking outrage from local authorities.