£150 council fine for fallen tree branch shocks homeowner
A Kent woman was left stunned when her local council slapped her with an extreme £150 fine after a small branch from a neighbour's tree fell into her garden during stormy weather.
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UK Living Wage Set for Major Increase in 2024
Millions of low-paid workers across Britain are set for a welcome pay boost as the National Living Wage prepares for its largest increase in years, providing crucial financial relief during the cost of living crisis.
Real Living Wage: Record 2025 pay rise announced
Millions of UK workers are set for a significant pay rise as the Real Living Wage receives its largest-ever increase, outpacing government minimum rates and tackling the cost of living crisis.
Christmas tree arrives amid bin strike fury
A London council faces public outrage after installing a Christmas tree while bin collections remain suspended due to ongoing strike action, sparking accusations of misplaced priorities.
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.
Cardiff Council abolishes cabinet system in governance overhaul
Cardiff Council votes to abolish its cabinet model, returning to a committee system that promises greater transparency and cross-party involvement in decision-making.
Birmingham's £760m equal pay crisis: figures questioned
Birmingham City Council faces accusations of exaggerating its £760m equal pay liability, with critics claiming the true figure is significantly lower as the authority effectively declares bankruptcy.
Mayor's £850k statue splurge sparks pay rise fury
A council leader faces public outrage after spending nearly £1 million of taxpayer money on two Italian statues while simultaneously requesting a substantial salary increase, raising serious questions about fiscal responsibility.
NZ Government Dramatically Cuts Māori Council Representation
New Zealand's coalition government has dramatically reduced guaranteed Māori representation on local councils, cutting dedicated seats by more than half in a move critics call a devastating blow to indigenous rights.
Labour warned against local election complacency
Shadow Commons leader Lucy Powell cautions Labour against complacency in upcoming May local elections, warning that writing off contests could prove costly for Starmer's government.
Westminster racial pay gap: Staff of colour earn £2000 less
New research exposes significant racial pay disparities in Parliament, with ethnic minority staff earning substantially less than their white counterparts despite equal roles.
Council Tax Warning: Thousands Could See Bills Slashed
Exclusive: New research reveals millions in council tax support going unclaimed as cost of living crisis deepens. Discover if you're eligible for reductions worth hundreds of pounds.
NHS strikes cancelled as unions accept pay deal
Breaking: NHS hospital workers call off planned strikes as union leaders agree to government pay offer, bringing relief to millions of patients across England.
Jessica Alba's equal pay confession: Hispanic heritage called 'liability'
Hollywood star Jessica Alba reveals shocking pay discrimination and opens up about fighting for Hispanic representation in business and entertainment.
NHS staff vote to strike over institutional racism
Thousands of NHS workers across England have overwhelmingly voted for strike action, citing deep-rooted institutional racism and significant pay disparities affecting ethnic minority staff.
Reeves: No Money for Public Sector Pay Rises
Chancellor Rachel Reeves declares no money for public sector pay rises in upcoming budget, setting stage for potential confrontation with unions as she blames previous Tory government for empty coffers.
Celebrity Traitors 2025 Pay Disparities Exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals the staggering pay disparities among BBC's Celebrity Traitors 2025 cast members, with some earning ten times more than others for the same show.
Kent Council declares financial emergency amid budget crisis
Kent County Council faces financial meltdown, proposing unprecedented council tax hikes and sweeping service cuts to avoid effective bankruptcy. Local residents brace for impact as authority warns of 'difficult decisions' ahead.
Council legal action against asylum seeker hotel
Another local authority launches High Court challenge against government's migrant accommodation policy as tensions rise across UK communities.
Molly Qerim's ESPN Salary Exposed: Huge Pay Gap Revealed
Exclusive investigation reveals staggering salary gap between First Take host Molly Qerim and former ESPN colleague Marcellus Wiley, sparking fresh debate about pay equality in sports broadcasting.
Labour unveils radical devolution plans for local power
Senior Labour figures Lucy Powell and Bridget Phillipson announce ambitious plans to devolve significant powers from Whitehall to local communities, marking a fundamental restructuring of British governance.
Government blocks Greater Manchester appointment sparking democracy row
Kemi Badenoch faces backlash after rejecting Zafar Mahmood's appointment to Greater Manchester Combined Authority, sparking accusations of political interference in local democracy.
Mothers lose £65,618 in pay by child's fifth birthday
Groundbreaking research reveals the staggering financial cost of motherhood in Britain, with women's earnings taking a £65,618 hit during their first child's early years.
Nottinghamshire Council Reverses Journalist Ban
A Reform UK-led council in Nottinghamshire has reversed its decision to bar local journalists from meetings following widespread criticism and accusations of undermining democracy.
Jamie Laing reveals shocking BBC pay gap with co-host
Former Made in Chelsea star Jamie Laing exposes significant pay disparity during his time hosting BBC's 'Evil Genius' podcast, questioning the corporation's salary transparency.
Reform UK Launches Trump-Style Boycott of Nottingham Post
Reform UK councillors in Nottinghamshire launch a Trumpian media boycott against the Nottingham Post, accusing it of biased reporting on their first 100 days in power. The dramatic move escalates tensions between the new administration and local press.
Jimmy Kimmel Staff Stunned By Secret Pay Rise Bombshell
Jimmy Kimmel's long-serving staff received a life-changing surprise after a secret payroll audit revealed they were owed years of back pay in a stunning act of corporate integrity.
FTSE 100 CEOs Earn UK Average Yearly Wage in 34 Hours
Shocking new analysis reveals a widening pay gap as top CEOs surpass the median UK worker's yearly income in less than two working days, sparking fresh calls for executive pay reform.
Sadiq Khan's £170k pay rise makes him UK's best-paid politician
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has become the UK's highest-paid elected politician after a massive £170,000 salary increase, now earning more than the Prime Minister. The controversial pay rise, approved by City Hall, has sparked a fierce debate about political
Council bankrupt over £50m relief road that never existed
Shropshire Council faces financial collapse after investing millions in a relief road project that was never built, with leader revealing devastating impact on local services.
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