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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.

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.

Couple's £275k 'Dream Home' Becomes Mouldy Nightmare

A young couple's first home purchase near Liverpool became a living nightmare as they discovered severe damp, mould, and structural issues, leaving them trapped and financially crippled just weeks after moving in.

Nottingham Council's alarming boycott of local paper

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.

The Unusual New Check Every UK Homebuyer Must Do

Homebuyers across the UK are adopting a bizarre new due diligence tactic, investigating a property's 'toilet etiquette' to avoid disastrous neighbour disputes. This strange trend is becoming a crucial step in the property search.

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

UK Garden Fence Law: Who Owns Which Side?

Unravel the mystery of garden fence ownership in the UK. Learn how to identify who is responsible for which boundary fence and avoid disputes with neighbours using these expert legal tips and practical checks.

Union Barons Declare War on Starmer's Labour

Sir Keir Starmer's authority is crumbling as militant union bosses, emboldened by Labour's election victory, prepare a crippling wave of strikes that threatens to plunge Britain into chaos and break the Prime Minister's premiership.

UK's Autumn of Discontent: Mass Strikes Loom

The UK faces an 'autumn of discontent' as a perfect storm of pay disputes threatens to bring the nation's essential services to a standstill with coordinated strikes from unions representing doctors, teachers, and transport workers.

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.

India-China hold crucial talks amid tensions

Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar meets Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Delhi to discuss trade tariffs and ongoing border tensions, as both nations seek to stabilise relations.

Tenants evicted over 'ridiculous' landlord demand

A group of furious tenants have been ordered to leave their rental property after the landlord cited an unusual and controversial reason for eviction. Residents slam the decision as 'unfair' and 'nonsensical'.

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