A growing rebellion of 19 UK councils is mounting legal challenges against the Home Office's use of hotels to house asylum seekers, citing immense strain on local services and community resources.
Furious residents and business owners in San Francisco are taking legal action against the city, claiming officials have failed to address the dangerous drug epidemic and crime in the Tenderloin district, turning it into a humanitarian disaster.
Exclusive analysis reveals how Reform UK-led councils are implementing controversial policies, from Union flag restrictions to sweeping service reforms, reshaping local governance across Britain.
Nottingham City Council's unprecedented boycott of the Nottingham Post raises serious concerns about press freedom, democratic accountability, and the dangerous blurring of lines between political grievance and civic duty.
Nottinghamshire County Council faces fierce backlash after banning a local news organisation from its press briefings, sparking accusations of censorship and an attack on local democracy from Reform UK leader Richard Tice.
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
Ministers are accused of using an 'irrational' and 'unfair' formula to slash funding for local services in England, as a landmark legal battle begins.
A major UK destination is buckling under the strain of mass tourism, with residents reporting a severe impact on their daily lives, local culture, and community spirit. Discover the backlash against overtourism.
Exclusive first look at the proposed £5 billion Universal Studios UK theme park in Bedford. Locals are outraged, demanding free tickets and compensation for the decade of disruption.
In a dramatic U-turn, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has scrapped the previous government's controversial stamp duty relief for non-UK residents, marking a significant shift in housing policy and sparking debate across the property industry.
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Residents in Sydney's Carlingford are up in arms over a proposed 29-storey Meriton development, branding it a 'monstrosity' that will overshadow the suburb. Local councillors and planners clash over the controversial high-rise project.
Elderly residents of Notting Hill were treated to a luxurious seaside getaway, funded by taxpayers, to escape the annual carnival festivities.
Local residents in Canary Wharf, London's prestigious banking district, express terror as a hotel housing asylum seekers becomes a flashpoint for tension. Many now fear leaving their homes amid growing concerns over safety and community impact.
A group of travellers has set up camp in a designated picnic area of a local park, causing unease among nearby residents who fear disruption and safety issues.
Locals in a quaint British village are up in arms over new traffic restrictions they claim have turned their peaceful community into a 'prison'. Read their shocking story.
Residents in a quiet neighbourhood are up in arms after an Airbnb property became the scene of raucous parties, alleged drug use, and late-night disturbances, sparking calls for stricter regulations.
A Liberal Democrat-run council has sparked controversy by offering free gym and swimming sessions to asylum seekers, while working residents are charged £52.50 monthly. Critics argue this policy is unfair and divisive.
The picturesque village of Bourton-on-the-Water, often called the 'Venice of the Cotswolds,' is facing chaos as an influx of day-trippers clogs its streets, turning residents' lives into a nightmare.
Locals in the Barbican area describe their distress as a three-star hotel housing migrants becomes a source of chaos and disruption.
A local council has demanded a beach hut owner repaint their property after it was adorned with the Palestinian flag, sparking debate over free expression and local regulations.
Residents of the UAE can now apply for Schengen visas in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, streamlining travel to Europe's border-free zone.
A Labour-led council is under fire for offering discounted e-scooter rentals to asylum seekers while locals face rising costs. Critics call it 'unfair prioritisation'.
Residents of a historic UK city claim Airbnb is driving up rents and pushing locals out. Find out why the short-term rental boom is causing outrage.
Government minister acknowledges local residents' worries over asylum seekers being housed in a hotel, while defending the policy as necessary.
A British expat living in Spain shares her frustration over strict new regulations affecting foreigners, calling the situation 'unbearable' and warning others to be prepared.
Celebrities Chris Packham and Deborah Meaden secure victory in a heated dispute over their allotment rights, sparking debates on land use and local governance.
Cross-party MPs are urging the government to grant local authorities full autonomy over council tax rates, arguing it would empower communities and improve public services.
Experts and campaigners argue that the current council tax system disproportionately burdens lower-income households, demanding a complete overhaul to make it fairer.
The UK government has controversially transferred control of riverside land from local authorities to the Ministry of Housing, sparking concerns over local democracy and development priorities.