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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.

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.

Badenoch Urges Welfare Reform Over Tax Hikes

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch delivers stark warning to Labour government, urging radical spending cuts and welfare reform over tax increases in upcoming budget.

Albanese benefits from weak coalition opposition

Analysis reveals how Australia's coalition opposition struggles to challenge PM Albanese's government, drawing parallels with UK political dynamics and raising questions about effective governance.

Faith Groups Rebel Against Trump Immigration Crackdown

Religious organisations across America are mounting fierce opposition to Donald Trump's sweeping new immigration policies, declaring them morally indefensible and vowing to protect vulnerable migrants.

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.

California enacts transgender sanctuary law

California Governor Gavin Newsom signs groundbreaking legislation shielding transgender youths and their families from out-of-state investigations, igniting a fierce political battle across America.

Raila Odinga hospitalised in critical condition in Nairobi

Veteran Kenyan politician Raila Odinga rushed to hospital in Nairobi after falling severely ill, with doctors closely monitoring his condition. The 78-year-old former prime minister's health scare sparks national concern.

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