Scottish households face a wave of new municipal taxes as SNP ministers grant councils unprecedented powers to raise revenue through tourist taxes, workplace parking levies, and other local charges.
Leading economic think tanks propose replacing council tax with radical new property levy that could save millions of households hundreds of pounds annually.
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.
Another local authority launches High Court challenge against government's migrant accommodation policy as tensions rise across UK communities.
Exclusive investigation reveals how Reform UK's controversial 'DOGE-style' austerity measures backfired, leaving Kent residents facing years of increased council tax bills amid financial turmoil.
An exclusive investigation reveals how one of Britain's most liberal cities is buckling under unprecedented strain as asylum seeker numbers spiral out of control, testing public services and community cohesion to their limits.
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.
Kemi Badenoch faces backlash after rejecting Zafar Mahmood's appointment to Greater Manchester Combined Authority, sparking accusations of political interference in local democracy.
Exclusive investigation reveals how Britain's reactive approach to road maintenance is costing taxpayers billions while creating dangerous pothole-ridden streets across the UK.
The UK Government faces accusations of undermining Scottish devolution after directly awarding £15.6 million to local councils, bypassing the Scottish Government in a move branded 'constitutionally unacceptable'.
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.
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.
A growing rebellion over the crisis in special educational needs funding is brewing, with parents, councils, and Tory MPs uniting against the government's failing system.
American schools are bracing for severe cuts as a $190bn federal pandemic aid package expires, threatening teacher layoffs, programme cancellations, and larger class sizes across the nation.
Local authorities across England warn of catastrophic collapse in SEND provision as funding crisis reaches breaking point, leaving vulnerable children without essential support.
Labour accuses the Conservative government of slashing vital road maintenance funding by £400m, leaving councils unable to fix potholes as the UK faces a growing road repair crisis.
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.
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.
Exclusive investigation reveals millions of British households face reduced bin collections as local councils grapple with funding cuts and rising costs. Find out how your area is affected.
Britain's world-class university system faces existential threat from unsustainable funding models, chronic underinvestment, and political short-termism. Urgent reform is needed to prevent irreversible damage.
Flutter UKI pledges £1 million to save struggling local football clubs across Britain. The Cash4Clubs fund offers grants up to £10,000 for facility upgrades, equipment, and community programmes.
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.
Furious parents in the UK are being forced onto a 40-mile daily round trip after their children's school closed, while local councils sit on millions from sold-off school sites. Exclusive investigation.
Former US President Donald Trump vows to drastically cut foreign aid and overhaul international spending if re-elected, targeting organisations like the WHO and UN and pledging to renegotiate fundamental agreements, a move set to redefine global alliances
Northwestern University's president steps down following severe federal funding cuts imposed by the Trump administration, triggering academic turmoil and research programme suspensions.
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.
The Trump administration has moved to sever federal funding to Harvard University, citing concerns over free speech, foreign influence, and institutional bias. This decision sends shockwaves through the academic world and raises questions about the politi
The historic town of Lewes in East Sussex revives its iconic local currency with a modern voucher system to support independent businesses and strengthen community resilience post-pandemic.
The UK Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal from a Kirkcaldy man seeking to sue Dundee City Council for a knee injury sustained from a pothole, setting a significant legal precedent for personal injury claims against local authorities.
Reform UK's Ben Habib claims parents are exploiting free taxi services for children with special needs, warning the unsustainable spending could push local councils into financial collapse.