Reform's Kent Council Budget Gap Hits £60m
Kent County Council, run by Reform UK, faces a £60 million budget shortfall next year even with a maximum council tax rise. Leaked documents reveal spending pressures and fears of severe service cuts.
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Mossmorran closure confirmed, no viable buyer found
ExxonMobil confirms the Fife Ethylene Plant will close in February after failing to secure a viable buyer. Over 400 jobs are at risk. Read the full story on the economic and policy factors behind the shutdown.
Swindon Council pays £138k after own vans clamped
Swindon Borough Council has paid £138,000 in fines after its own highway maintenance vans were clamped outside its offices. Deputy leader calls it 'not our finest hour'. Read the full story.
Mad Men star Christina Hendricks names Edinburgh as top holiday spot
Mad Men actress Christina Hendricks, 50, reveals her favourite holiday destination is Edinburgh, not a luxury tropical resort. Discover her love for Scotland and The Fife Arms hotel.
Nurse sues NHS Fife boss over 'smear' statement
A&E nurse Sandie Peggie launches new legal action against NHS Fife's outgoing CEO Carol Potter over a controversial media statement. Discover the latest escalation in the tribunal battle.
NHS Fife faces new claim from gender critical nurse
NHS Fife faces fresh legal action from nurse Sandie Peggie over alleged discrimination linked to her gender critical beliefs. Read the latest developments.
BBC Scotland trigger warning sparks impartiality row
BBC Scotland faces backlash after issuing a 'trigger warning' before an interview with nurse Sandie Peggie's lawyer Naomi Cunningham. Critics accuse the broadcaster of breaching impartiality guidelines.
JK Rowling 'Too Big to Bully' in NHS Trans Row
A top barrister defends JK Rowling's stance on women's rights in a landmark employment tribunal involving an A&E nurse and a trans medic. Discover the legal fallout.
Confusion over Swinney's Mossmorran jobs comment
First Minister John Swinney caused confusion after appearing to guarantee job interviews for redundant Mossmorran workers, a pledge the Scottish Government later retracted. Discover the full story.
Council Tax to Rise 5%: How to Cut Costs
Millions face a 5% council tax hike next year, adding £114 to typical bills. Discover actionable ways to reduce your payments and challenge your band.
Forbes: No Interest in Spat Over Mossmorran Job Losses
Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes denies conflict with UK Government over Mossmorran plant closure affecting 429 jobs. Read how both governments are responding to the employment crisis.
Teen dies after falling ill on school bus in Fife
A 15-year-old boy has died after becoming unwell on a school bus in Dunfermline. Police are treating the death as unexplained. Read the latest updates.
Defence firm may employ Mossmorran workers after closure
Defence firm Babcock signals willingness to recruit skilled workers from the closing Mossmorran plant. Over 400 jobs at risk. Scottish Secretary hails 'constructive' talks.
400 Jobs at Risk as Fife Plant Blames Net Zero Policies
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch accuses Labour and SNP of 'industrial vandalism' as Mossmorran ethylene plant closure threatens 400 jobs. Read the full analysis of the political fallout.
Labour accused of 'deliberately' crippling oil industry
ExxonMobil confirms closure of Fife ethylene plant, blaming Labour's North Sea phase-out and CO2 taxes. Business leaders warn of brain drain as Chancellor's Budget looms.
ExxonMobil blames UK policy for Scottish plant closure
ExxonMobil chairman cites 'deliberate' UK Government policies as key factor in Mossmorran plant closure, putting 179 jobs at risk. Scottish Government pledges support.
Fife plant closure sparks Scottish deindustrialisation row
SNP's Stephen Flynn accuses Westminster of sleepwalking into Scottish deindustrialisation as ExxonMobil's Fife Ethylene Plant closes, affecting 400 families. Read the full political fallout.
NHS Fife boss retires amid discrimination scandal
NHS Fife CEO Carol Potter steps down with praise and early retirement package despite a tribunal case over female staff rights. Discover the full story behind this public sector controversy.
ExxonMobil Mossmorran Closure Puts 429 Jobs at Risk
Scottish Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes urges UK Government intervention as ExxonMobil announces Mossmorran plant closure, threatening 429 jobs. Read the full story.
ExxonMobil closes Fife plant with loss of 450 jobs
ExxonMobil confirms closure of its Fife Ethylene Plant near Cowdenbeath, blaming UK government policy and high costs. Up to 450 jobs at risk in major blow to Scottish economy.
ExxonMobil closes Fife plant, 429 jobs at risk
ExxonMobil announces closure of its Fife Ethylene Plant in February 2026, putting 429 jobs at risk. The move deals a major blow to Scotland's manufacturing sector and sparks political fallout.
ExxonMobil to close Fife plant, risking 200 jobs
ExxonMobil announces the closure of its Fife Ethylene Plant in February 2026, putting 200 direct jobs and over 250 contractor roles at risk. Discover the economic impact and government response.
NHS Fife CEO retires early amid tribunal controversy
Carol Potter announces early retirement as NHS Fife faces scrutiny over gender critical nurse tribunal. Read the full story on the leadership change.
Reform UK Council Paints School Lines at Closed Site
Kent County Council admits error after painting 'School Keep Clear' markings outside school closed for nine years. Local councillor calls situation 'a farce' as party claims wider savings.
Police probe linked car firebomb attacks in Fife
Police are investigating two suspected firebomb attacks on cars in Kirkcaldy, Fife, which they believe are connected. Discover the latest on this breaking story.
Millions Could Claim Council Tax Refunds - Check Now
Shocking investigation reveals millions of British households may have overpaid council tax and could be entitled to refunds worth thousands. Find out if you're affected and how to claim.
Council quashes £150 fine for coffee down drain
A London council has been forced to overturn a controversial £150 penalty issued to a woman for disposing of coffee grounds down a drain, in a case that sparked widespread criticism of jobsworth enforcement.
Boyfriend murdered girlfriend then stole benefits payments
Shocking court case reveals how Christopher McGowan murdered Danielle Gair then continued claiming her benefits while her body lay hidden in their Fife home.
Reform UK banned from Kent council over filming incident
Reform UK politicians have been barred from a Kent council building after a controversial video showed party members filming inside, raising questions about political access and conduct.
Kent Council Explodes in Jackie Weaver-Style Budget Clash
Dramatic footage reveals councillors trading furious insults during heated budget debate, echoing infamous Jackie Weaver Handforth Parish Council clash.
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