UK Wheelie Bin Shake-Up: New Rules & Potential Fines
Millions of UK households face new wheelie bin rules as councils get powers to ban bins from pavements. Could you be fined for your bin's location?
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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.
Scotland's population growth hits historic low amid migration crisis
Exclusive analysis reveals Scotland's population growth has hit a historic low, with record net migration losses to England and Wales. Experts point to UK immigration policies and the cost-of-living crisis as key drivers.
Councils Plan Legal Action Against Home Office Over Migrant Costs
Dozens of local authorities, led by Reform UK councillors, are preparing group legal action against the Home Office. They demand reimbursement for millions spent housing asylum seekers, accusing the government of breaching its financial responsibilities.
Reform UK: SEND Taxi Abuse Bankrupting Councils
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.
Court Backs Scottish Councils in Landmark Protest Ban Ruling
In a major ruling, the Court of Appeal has overturned a decision blocking Scottish councils from imposing protest bans, a move with significant implications for public order and free speech rights across the UK.
19 UK Councils Launch Legal Fight Against Migrant Hotels
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.
Coventry Council Signs £1.3m AI Deal with Palantir
Coventry becomes the latest UK council to partner with the controversial US data analytics firm Palantir in a bid to transform public service delivery through artificial intelligence.
Reform UK Councils: 100 Days of Policy Revolution
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.
Councils launch legal fight against migrant hotel policy
Defiant local councils across England are mounting a legal challenge against the Home Office's controversial policy of housing asylum seekers in hotels, citing a lack of consultation and strain on local services.
Rayner to sanction councils blocking housing developments
Deputy PM Angela Rayner unveils a major crackdown on English local authorities that obstruct housing development, threatening financial penalties and potential government intervention to tackle the housing crisis.
Government axes holiday food fund for low-income families
The UK government has terminated the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme's central funding, shifting full financial responsibility to local councils. This decision threatens vital holiday support, including meals and activities, for millions of ch
Urgent UK Safety Warning Over Deadly Button Batteries
Local authorities across Britain issue an urgent safety warning following tragic child fatalities linked to small button batteries found in common household items. Learn how to protect your family.
Scotland's Trading Standards Crisis: Under 250 Officers Left
Exclusive investigation reveals Scotland's consumer protection system is in catastrophic decline, with trading standards officers stretched to breaking point and enforcement actions plummeting.
Scotland's Economy Outpaces UK Growth in 2023
New figures reveal Scotland's GDP grew faster than the UK's in 2023, fuelling fresh economic arguments in the independence debate.
Council compared child CCTV to Hitler in docs - police investigating
Carmarthenshire Council faces police investigation after comparing child protection CCTV to Hitler's policies in official documents, sparking major privacy concerns.
Kensington Council secretly installs 200+ CCTV cameras
Exclusive: Kensington and Chelsea Council installs 200+ covert CCTV cameras without public consultation, raising serious civil liberties concerns among residents and privacy campaigners.
Over 500,000 New Homes Blocked by English Councils
A damning new report uncovers that local councils in England have rejected plans for more than 500,000 new homes in the last five years, severely exacerbating the national housing shortage and pricing out a generation.
Holyrood's 'Cosy Club': A Parliament Detached From Reality
A damning investigation reveals how the Scottish Parliament's insular culture, remote working, and lack of scrutiny are failing the people of Scotland. Russell Findlay's explosive analysis.
Sturgeon's memoir reveals deep discontent within SNP
Former SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon's explosive new memoir 'Frankly' reveals deep discontent within the party, criticising its current direction and questioning the strategy for Scottish independence.
Birmingham Council Boss Under Fire Over £760m Bankruptcy Crisis
Exclusive: The Chief Executive of bankrupt Birmingham City Council, Deborah Cadman, faces intense scrutiny over a staggering £760 million equal pay liability as residents face a 21% council tax hike and devastating service cuts.
Government Faces High Court Challenge Over Council Funds
Ministers are accused of using an 'irrational' and 'unfair' formula to slash funding for local services in England, as a landmark legal battle begins.
Badenoch Condemns 'Discriminatory' Voter ID Policy
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch denounces Tower Hamlets Council's 'English-only' voter ID policy as discriminatory and unacceptable, sparking a major political row.
Scottish Nationalists Accused of 'Fiddling While Rome Burns'
A scathing critique accuses the SNP of indulging in constitutional fantasies and partisan posturing while Scotland grapples with severe real-world challenges in public services and the economy.
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.
Tory Councils Launch Legal Challenge Against Asylum Hotels
Conservative-led councils defy Kemi Badenoch's government with a landmark High Court challenge against the forced housing of asylum seekers in local hotels, exposing deep party divisions.
Labour councils remove UK flags in Palestine solidarity row
Labour-led councils across England are removing the Union Jack and St George's Cross from official buildings in solidarity with Palestine, igniting a fierce political battle over national symbolism and local authority powers.
13 Councils Accused of 'Human Dumping' in Epping Hotel Row
A massive political row has erupted after 13 London boroughs were accused of 'human dumping' for housing hundreds of asylum seekers in a single Epping Forest hotel, leaving the local council with a multi-million pound bill and strained public services.
Councils Win High Court Ruling Against Asylum Hotels
Local authorities score a major legal victory against the Home Office, granting them new powers to challenge the use of hotels as asylum seeker accommodation. The ruling could set a nationwide precedent.
88-Yr-Old Fears Losing Home in Council Tax Battle
An 88-year-old grandmother faces financial ruin and the terrifying prospect of eviction from her home after her council tax support was abruptly stopped. Her desperate plea highlights a growing crisis for elderly residents across the UK.
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