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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.

ICC annual meeting confronts sanctions and survival

The International Criminal Court's annual meeting opens under a cloud of US sanctions, member state withdrawals, and a vacant prosecutor role. Discover the challenges facing global justice.

Leaked Labour note reveals assisted dying plan

A leaked Labour policy note from November 2023 reveals discussions on using a Private Member's Bill to legalise assisted dying, raising fresh questions about Sir Keir Starmer's influence. Read 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.

500 teens swarm school board member's house party

Hundreds of teenagers descended on an Arizona school board member's home after his address was leaked online, leading to police intervention. Discover how the event spiralled out of control.

BBC Board Member Quits Over Governance Concerns

BBC board member Sir Robbie Gibb resigns citing governance issues following Huw Edwards scandal and Lineker impartiality row. Read the full story of the corporation's turbulent weeks.

London's Historic Islamic Bookshop Faces Closure

The Islamic Book Centre, London's oldest Islamic bookshop serving the community for 45 years, is at risk of permanent closure due to soaring rent prices and declining sales, sparking a fundraising campaign to save this cultural landmark.

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.

Martin Lewis: 6 Council Tax Traps Exposed

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis exposes six little-known council tax pitfalls that could be draining your wallet, plus how to challenge your band and claim refunds.

Teen gang member faces deportation from UK

Exclusive: A 17-year-old boy identified as a gang member is being held in immigration detention facing removal from Britain, sparking fierce debate about child protection and immigration enforcement.

Reclaim Council Tax Overpayments - 3 Methods

Thousands of UK households could be owed significant council tax refunds. Discover three proven methods to check if you've overpaid and claim your money back today.

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