Millions face potential local election delays until 2027
Up to 63 council areas in England may postpone May 2026 local elections to 2027 amid a government reorganisation of town halls. See the full list of affected areas.
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Farage: UK a 'Banana Republic' Over Election Delays
Nigel Farage accuses Labour and Tory councils of 'colluding' to postpone local elections for millions until 2027. Read the full story on the democratic row.
How grassroots groups are tackling the UK's loneliness crisis
Across the UK, grassroots initiatives from farming co-ops to urban neighbourhood projects are rebuilding community bonds to fight a historic epidemic of social isolation. Discover how they're making a difference.
UK farming sector 'bewildered and frightened', review finds
A major review by Baroness Minette Batters calls for a 'new deal' for UK farming, citing inheritance tax fears and payment uncertainty. Read the key recommendations and the government's response.
Farming review urges 'new deal' for 'bewildered' sector
A major government review warns UK farmers are 'bewildered and frightened' by inheritance tax and payment changes. Former NFU president calls for a 'new deal' to ensure profitability and food security.
Farming Sector 'Bewildered and Frightened', Review Finds
A major review by Baroness Minette Batters calls for a 'new deal' for UK farming, citing extreme weather, soaring costs, and deep anxiety over inheritance tax and post-Brexit payments.
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.
UK intensive farms fail to declare climate emissions
Exclusive investigation reveals how intensive livestock farms across Britain are avoiding mandatory climate emissions declarations, raising serious questions about environmental accountability.
Third of UK farmers made no profit last year
Shocking new report reveals nearly a third of UK farmers operated at break-even or loss in the past year, threatening the future of British agriculture and food security.
Remote Control Farming Revolution in Cumbria
Discover how Cumbrian farmers are embracing remote-controlled machinery to work smarter, reduce environmental impact and secure the future of family farming in challenging landscapes.
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.
Zanzibar women lead seaweed beauty revolution
Discover how Tanzanian women are harvesting seaweed for global cosmetics while championing sustainable farming and economic empowerment in East Africa.
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.
Climate Change Threatens UK Farming and Food Security
From flooded fields to parched crops, UK farmers reveal how climate change is disrupting harvests and pushing food security to the brink. Exclusive investigation into agriculture's new reality.
Clarkson's Farm Financial Crisis: 'I'll Lose Everything'
Top Gear legend Jeremy Clarkson reveals devastating financial struggles on his Diddly Squat Farm, warning he might lose everything in emotional confession to fans.
Kelvin Fletcher's Farm Faces Financial Crisis
Former Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher reveals his beloved Peak District farm is battling crippling financial pressures that threaten its future, despite the family's emotional investment and dedication.
Britain's Asparagus Industry: The Shocking Truth
Andrew Turvil's explosive exposé reveals the hidden human cost and fierce global competition behind Britain's favourite spring vegetable. A gripping investigation into the asparagus industry's dark secrets.
London snail farmers hit by office block business rates
Innovative snail farming businesses operating in converted London office spaces face closure as soaring business rates threaten to crush Britain's burgeoning gastronomic industry.
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.
DUP's Gavin Robinson: Farming crisis threatens NI future
Exclusive: DUP's Gavin Robinson reveals agriculture sector facing existential threat, calls for immediate government intervention to save Northern Ireland's farming communities from collapse.
Red Tractor environmental claims ruled misleading by watchdog
UK's advertising watchdog rules Red Tractors 'UK Farm Assurance' scheme misled consumers about environmental standards in major greenwashing finding.
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.
Adam Henson's emotional farming crisis revelation
BBC Countryfile presenter Adam Henson opens up about devastating farm challenges and the emotional toll of running his Cotswolds farm amid industry pressures.
Low-Mileage Meat: Britain's Sustainable Food Revolution
Discover how UK shoppers are embracing locally sourced meat with minimal food miles, transforming their diets while supporting British farmers and reducing environmental impact.
Kaleb Cooper lands Prime Video farming show
Jeremy Clarkson's farming protégé Kaleb Cooper lands his own Prime Video series, taking viewers deeper into the world of British agriculture with his trademark humour and no-nonsense approach.
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