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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1,000 Aussies a Week Report Tax Cheats to ATO
Nearly 50,000 Australians tipped off the ATO about tax-dodging businesses last year. Discover how the shadow economy impacts public services and honest taxpayers.
Peterlee's Budget Disappointment: Community Reacts
Residents and businesses in Peterlee express deep disappointment with the recent budget, calling for stronger political backbone. Discover how the town is responding.
Newcastle's Christmas Market Leaves Visitors Confused
Newcastle's Christmas market surprises with a silent disco and Ferris wheel, leaving visitors divided. Discover the festive additions and the £91m economic impact.
Russia's wartime economy slows, taxes rise
Russia's wartime economy slows, forcing the Kremlin to raise VAT and other consumer taxes. Discover the impact on ordinary Russians and the budget deficit.
Business chiefs demand pension funds back UK economy
More than 100 top executives urge Rachel Reeves to use her first Budget to mandate UK pension investment in domestic businesses and infrastructure projects.
Village Shop Closures Threaten Rural Communities
New research reveals how the rapid disappearance of local shops and services is pushing rural communities to the brink, with devastating consequences for elderly residents and local economies.
UK's New Economic Powerhouses Revealed
Recent government analysis uncovers unexpected economic growth hotspots across Britain, with East Midlands and West Midlands leading the charge while London's dominance shows signs of fading.
Reeves' Calm Pre-Budget Speech Hides Economic Tensions
Chancellor Rachel Reeves maintained remarkable composure during her crucial pre-Budget speech, but subtle tells revealed the immense pressure facing Labour's economic plans. Discover what the calm exterior concealed about Britain's financial future.
Reeves reveals Labour's economic plan with fiscal rules
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces sweeping planning reforms and fiscal rules ahead of Labour's pre-budget report, promising economic stability and growth.
Council Tax Funds Labour's Budget Assault on Wealthy
Exclusive investigation reveals how local council tax revenues are being redirected to support Labour's economic agenda, with middle-class households bearing the cost of Rachel Reeves' budget assault on wealthier Britons.
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.
Scottish Tax Gap Crisis: Business Leaders Sound Alarm
Industry experts warn Scotland's tax competitiveness is at risk as the revenue gap with the rest of the UK fails to narrow, despite temporary relief measures for businesses facing new tariffs.
Do Populist Governments Always Crash The Economy?
New analysis reveals the economic consequences of populist governance across Europe. Discover which countries survived the populist wave and which paid the ultimate price.
No Brexit assessment in Reeves' budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves reveals the Autumn Budget won't include formal Brexit economic analysis, citing OBR forecasting constraints and prioritising immediate economic challenges.
Brexit Fallout Forces Chancellor's Budget Crisis Measures
Chancellor Rachel Reeves discloses that severe economic damage from Brexit is compelling unprecedented government intervention in the upcoming budget, as new analysis reveals the true cost of leaving the EU.
Brits to be poorer than Turks and Latvians by 2040s
Groundbreaking economic research reveals Britain is on course to be outperformed by Turkey and Latvia within two decades, with the UK facing its worst relative decline in living standards since records began.
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 economy grows 0.4% in August, Reeves welcomes recovery signs
Britain's economy expanded by 0.4% in August, marking a significant turnaround after months of stagnation. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces cautious optimism amid ongoing economic challenges.
Emirates Premium Economy Review: Worth The Upgrade?
Discover whether Emirates' premium economy delivers true value for money with our comprehensive review of the seats, service, and overall flying experience.
UK unemployment falls as wages outpace inflation
Exclusive analysis reveals Britain's stunning economic recovery with unemployment hitting near-record lows and wages soaring above inflation, positioning the UK as a G7 growth leader.
Late-night pub hours failing communities, report warns
A sobering new analysis reveals that relaxed late-night licensing laws are creating more problems than prosperity, with local residents bearing the brunt of noise and disruption while promised economic benefits fail to materialise.
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.
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.
The False Economy of Public Service Cuts
New economic analysis reveals how short-term spending cuts on essential services create massive long-term costs for taxpayers and communities across Britain.
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