Council Tax Crisis: Local Authorities Demand Funding Overhaul
UK councils issue urgent warning to Chancellor Rachel Reeves as financial pressures threaten essential services including social care, libraries and bin collections.
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Record 145,000 UK Children Face Homelessness Crisis
Shocking new figures reveal the devastating scale of child homelessness across the UK, with over 145,000 children currently living in temporary accommodation as government policies fail to address the growing emergency.
Free Bus Pass Crisis for England's Seniors
Exclusive: The cherished free bus pass scheme for England's older generation hangs in the balance as ministers and local councils clash over who should foot the bill. Discover how this political standoff could leave millions stranded.
Record 145,800 homeless children in temporary housing
Shocking new figures reveal over 145,800 children in England are living in temporary housing - the highest number recorded since records began. This investigation exposes the human cost of Britain's housing crisis.
Online Scams: The Victims Forced to Become Perpetrators
New analysis reveals the complex reality behind online scams, where many perpetrators are themselves victims of human trafficking and modern slavery. Authorities must adopt a more nuanced approach to tackling this growing crisis.
Council housing sold to developers in Right to Buy crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how cash-strapped local authorities across England are selling former council homes to private developers instead of replacing social housing, exacerbating the national housing crisis.
Parents abandon children in Spain to exploit migration laws
Exclusive investigation reveals desperate African parents are flying to Spain with their children only to abandon them, exploiting a legal loophole that allows minors to later bring their entire families to Europe once they turn 18.
145,800 homeless children in Britain - national emergency
A devastating new report exposes how 145,800 children in temporary accommodation across Britain are facing an uncertain future, with experts warning of a 'national emergency' in housing.
Councils get new powers to block betting shops and vape stores
Local authorities across England are set to receive sweeping new powers to block new betting shops, payday lenders, and vape stores from opening in a bid to reclaim Britain's high streets. The 'planning crackdown' aims to give communities more control ove
British Couple Freed from Taliban Detention Return to UK
After a harrowing ordeal, a British couple detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan has finally returned to the UK. Discover the full story of their detention and the diplomatic efforts behind their release.
British Couple Reunited After 7 Months Trapped in Taliban Afghanistan
An elderly British couple has been dramatically reunited with their daughter in Qatar after being trapped in Afghanistan by the Taliban for seven agonising months. Read their emotional story of captivity and freedom.
Lammy: Hillsborough Law will punish serious wrongdoing
Foreign Secretary David Lammy announces landmark 'Hillsborough Law' to end impunity for public authorities and create a legal duty of candour, forcing transparency in official investigations.
Middle England Faces £250 Council Tax Bombshell
Households across Middle England are bracing for council tax increases of up to £250 as cash-strapped local authorities seek to plug funding gaps. Discover which regions are hardest hit and why.
Council allotments shrink to 85x smaller amid demand crisis
Town halls across Britain are carving up traditional vegetable patches into tiny 'micro-allotments' to cope with overwhelming demand, with some new plots measuring a mere 85th the size of standard gardens.
Children's care home costs hit £320,000 per year in England
Exclusive: The average annual cost for a children's care home place in England has reached £319,680, pushing local authorities to breaking point and forcing desperate measures to protect vulnerable youth.
US Delays Hyundai Exec Release After ICE Raid, Sparks Row
A senior Hyundai executive's release has been dramatically delayed following a contentious US immigration raid, sparking a major diplomatic row between Seoul and Washington.
UK Pothole Crisis: £16.3B Repair Backlog as Breakdowns Soar
New RAC analysis reveals Britain's pothole epidemic is worsening, with drivers 1.5 times more likely to break down due to road defects. Councils face a 16-year backlog as repair costs hit £16.3 billion.
Taliban Abandons Women to Die in Quake Rubble
Exclusive report reveals the Taliban's brutal neglect as they block aid and leave women to perish following devastating earthquakes in western Afghanistan, in a stark violation of human rights.
Council taxpayers face £1.2bn wall repair bill
Exclusive investigation reveals UK councils are grappling with a £1.2 billion repair backlog for boundary walls and fences, with taxpayers set to foot the bill for decades of neglect and storm damage.
42 UK Areas Face Maximum Council Tax Hike - Full List
Exclusive analysis reveals the 42 local authorities in England set to impose the maximum allowed Council Tax increase this April, as the cost of living squeeze intensifies for millions of households.
Council Tax Hotspots: Full List of Highest Bills Revealed
Exclusive: New data reveals the UK council tax hotspots for 2024/25. Find out if your area is on the list facing the highest increases and how it compares nationally.
Epping Residents Vow Council Tax Strike Over Service Cuts
Outraged homeowners in Essex declare a council tax revolt, threatening to withhold payments in protest against deteriorating local services and soaring bills. The grassroots movement gains momentum as community frustration reaches boiling point.
Singapore censors comedian's Palestine jokes, sparks free speech row
American comedian Sammy Obeid's Singapore show was shut down by authorities over Palestine-related material, sparking a fierce debate about censorship and artistic freedom in the city-state.
Singapore censors US comedian's Palestine jokes
Exclusive: American comedian Sammy Obeid's show in Singapore was shut down by authorities for jokes about Palestine, sparking a fierce debate on censorship and free speech in the city-state.
UK Councils' £122bn Debt Crisis Forces Public Asset Fire Sale
Exclusive investigation reveals Britain's local authorities are drowning in unprecedented debt, with councils forced to sell schools, care homes, and sports facilities to stay afloat. The staggering £122bn debt pile equates to £1,700 for every person in t
India's Supreme Court Orders Solution for Delhi Stray Dogs
India's Supreme Court demands immediate action from Delhi authorities to build shelter homes for the capital's massive stray dog population, criticising years of government inaction.
UK Asylum Map Reveals Stark Postcode Lottery
Exclusive analysis of Home Office data exposes the stark geographic disparities in asylum seeker dispersal across the UK, with some local authorities supporting hundreds while others take none.
Jenrick slams councils over Union Jack removal threats
Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick defends flying Union Jacks on lamp posts, branding councils threatening to remove them as 'pathetic' and out of touch with public sentiment.
UK Asylum Seeker Numbers Mapped in New Data
Newly released data exposes the stark geographic disparities in asylum seeker dispersal across the UK, with Home Office figures showing a massive concentration in specific regions, straining local services and igniting a fresh debate on immigration policy
Six Severed Heads Found in Mexican City of Cholula
Mexican authorities launch a major investigation after a horrifying discovery of six decapitated heads in the historic city of Cholula. The heads were found alongside a menacing message, escalating fears of cartel-related violence in the region.
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