Reform UK's turbulent first seven months in local power
After taking control of 10 councils, Reform UK's 'anti-woke' agenda faces the reality of local government in Lancashire. Helen Pidd reports on care home closures and rising complaints.
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Fatal car crash into Melbourne medical centre
A man is dead and a woman seriously injured after a car ploughed into a busy medical centre in Niddrie. Police are investigating the cause of the tragic incident.
Altrincham violence leaves four injured in town centre
Four people injured in a serious disturbance in Altrincham town centre. Two victims sustained serious injuries, including life-changing facial wounds. Follow for live updates.
Stockport shopping centre sealed off by police
Merseyway Shopping Centre in Stockport has been closed by police with an air ambulance at the scene. Stay updated on this developing story.
Plymouth's £40m council revamp sparks fury
Plymouth residents outraged as city centre regeneration costs triple to £36.8m. Concrete benches, rusty metal and dry stream leave locals questioning council spending priorities.
17-year-old dies in Harrow shopping centre fall
A 17-year-old boy has died after falling from a height at St George's Shopping Centre in Harrow. Emergency services responded but he was pronounced dead at the scene. Read the latest updates.
Liverpool city centre road closure causes traffic chaos
Liverpool faces major disruption as key city centre road closes for emergency gas works, causing severe traffic delays and raising alarm among local businesses during crucial trading period.
Birmingham Council Bankruptcy "Probably Avoidable" Says Expert
Exclusive analysis reveals Birmingham City Council's financial collapse might have been prevented as expert questions Labour leadership's decision-making in Britain's second city.
Birmingham Council Bankruptcy: Inside Britain's Worst Council Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how accounting failures and political paralysis pushed Birmingham City Council into the biggest local government financial crisis in UK history, forcing devastating cuts to essential services.
Surrey Labour splits over £1.2bn council debt crisis
Exclusive: Labour faces internal division in Surrey as two councils consider breaking away amid government pressure to address catastrophic local authority debt. The political earthquake threatens Starmer's authority in traditional Tory heartlands.
Woking gets £500m bailout in council shake-up
The bankrupt Woking Borough Council secures a massive government rescue package as Surrey County Council takes control of key services in a dramatic local government overhaul.
Woking Council declares bankruptcy with £1.9bn debt
Woking Borough Council faces financial collapse with a staggering £1.9bn deficit, joining a growing list of UK local authorities in crisis. Discover how risky investments and government funding cuts created this perfect storm.
Portland ICE facility brawl injures multiple officers
Shocking scenes unfolded at a Portland immigration facility as a massive brawl left multiple federal officers injured and required police reinforcement to restore order.
Andrew O'Keefe sentenced to prison for assault
Australian television personality Andrew O'Keefe faces prison time after being convicted of common assault and drug possession in dramatic court proceedings.
Government backs Aston Villa's European clash with Israeli side
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's official spokesman confirms government support for Aston Villa's European fixture against Israeli club amid security concerns and political tensions.
Thatcher's parrot Denis: Witness to secret affair?
Explosive new claims suggest Margaret Thatcher's beloved parrot Denis may have witnessed secret Whitehall romance, with the bird's peculiar behaviour raising eyebrows decades later.
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.
UK intelligence compromised by Chinese espionage operation
Explosive Downing Street dossier reveals how British intelligence agents allegedly passed sensitive secrets to China, raising serious national security concerns and prompting urgent government investigation.
Pressure on Downing Street Over Collapsed China Spy Case
The UK government faces growing demands to disclose secret intelligence after prosecutors dramatically dropped espionage charges against two men accused of spying for China, raising serious questions about the case's foundations.
CPS chief met Huawei reps at Downing Street
Exclusive: Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer under pressure after CPS head met Chinese telecoms giant representatives at No 10, raising national security concerns.
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.
Chinese officials block UK staff in Downing Street security breach
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch demands answers from Beijing after Chinese security personnel attempt to block UK officials from entering their own government building during diplomatic meeting.
Belfast's abandoned shopping centre frozen in time
Explore the eerie remains of Belfast's Castlecourt Shopping Centre, left frozen in the 1990s with shops still fully stocked, revealing a haunting snapshot of retail history.
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.
Tory strategist's 'dead man walking' election warning
Exclusive: Senior Conservative strategist Morgan McSweeney delivers devastating assessment of party's election prospects in tense Downing Street meeting, describing current position as 'dead man walking' amid polling crisis.
Blair met Epstein in No.10 on Mandelson's advice
Explosive court documents uncover how former PM Tony Blair hosted convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in Downing Street following direct advice from Peter Mandelson, raising serious questions about establishment connections.
Melbourne Convention Centre evacuated after fire alarm
Thousands were forced to evacuate the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre after a fire alarm triggered emergency protocols, disrupting a significant business gathering and prompting a swift emergency response.
Ex-Microsoft president becomes Sunak's AI adviser
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak appoints former Microsoft executive Brad Smith as senior adviser on artificial intelligence, raising questions about tech giant influence in Whitehall.
Starmer courts Indian investment with Modi meeting
Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosts Indian counterpart Narendra Modi at Downing Street, signalling renewed push for enhanced trade relations and investment between the two nations.
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