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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Birmingham bin strikes escalate as agency staff join
Birmingham's bin strikes are set to intensify as agency workers vote to join picket lines from 1 December. The dispute over pay and jobs could now extend beyond May's local elections.
Forgotten Action Gem Hits ITV Screens This Weekend
Discover the underrated action masterpiece making its way to ITV this weekend - a sequel that delivers breathtaking stunts and relentless entertainment.
Union threatens strike at Leonardo over pay dispute
Unite the Union prepares for industrial action ballot at Leonardo's Edinburgh and Southampton sites as workers reject 'inadequate' pay offer from the defence contractor.
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.
Palestine Action storms offices in UK-wide protests
Pro-Palestine demonstrators targeted two major UK cities in coordinated protests against companies allegedly supplying military equipment to Israel, leading to multiple arrests.
Jennifer Walton's 'Daughters': Haunting Debut Album Review
Discover Jennifer Walton's stunning debut 'Daughters' on Local Action Records - where UK garage rhythms meet ethereal vocals in this compelling album review.
Labour's Powell urges government to drop donor legal action
Shadow leader intervenes as ministers pursue legal proceedings against company linked to major Labour donor, warning of potential political consequences and taxpayer costs.
Christmas tree arrives amid bin strike fury
A London council faces public outrage after installing a Christmas tree while bin collections remain suspended due to ongoing strike action, sparking accusations of misplaced priorities.
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.
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.
Noosa Council Fraud Scandal: Major Investigation Launched
Noosa Council faces serious financial investigation after suspected fraudulent activities involving substantial sums of public money, with Queensland authorities now involved.
Lincolnshire Council blocks Miliband's net zero plan
Conservative-led Lincolnshire County Council has rejected Ed Miliband's local net zero pilot scheme, branding it 'unfunded' and 'unworkable' in a significant setback for Labour's climate policy.
Council ridiculed for costly wheelie bin colour changes
A local authority faces ridicule after spending thousands on new coloured bin lids instead of using cheap stickers, in what critics call a 'ludicrous waste of public money' during a cost-of-living crisis.
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.
Council leaders banned from policy announcements without approval
Exclusive: Council chiefs and public servants across Britain have been ordered to seek government approval before making significant policy statements in dramatic Whitehall power grab.
Mississippi Governor's City Hall Move Sparks Controversy
Tate Reeves, Mississippi's Governor, faces local opposition as he seeks to relocate City Hall operations to a state-owned building, raising questions about political overreach in small-town governance.
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.
City Removes Historic Statue Sparking Public Fury
Local authorities face intense backlash after secretly removing a beloved public statue under cover of darkness, igniting protests and accusations of erasing community heritage.
Council uses anti-gang laws on small business planning breaches
A Labour-led council faces criticism for deploying serious crime prevention orders - designed to combat organised crime - against small businesses for minor planning violations, raising concerns about disproportionate use of power.
Sydney councillor resigns amid ICAC corruption probe
Strathfield Councillor Ibrahim Helmy steps down following ICAC investigation into claims he helped developers bypass planning rules in exchange for benefits, sending shockwaves through local government.
Council Tax Revolt: Experts Demand Scrap of 'Unfair' System
Leading economic think tanks propose replacing council tax with radical new property levy that could save millions of households hundreds of pounds annually.
Kent Council declares financial emergency amid budget crisis
Kent County Council faces financial meltdown, proposing unprecedented council tax hikes and sweeping service cuts to avoid effective bankruptcy. Local residents brace for impact as authority warns of 'difficult decisions' ahead.
Council legal action against asylum seeker hotel
Another local authority launches High Court challenge against government's migrant accommodation policy as tensions rise across UK communities.
Reform UK's failed cuts force 5-year Kent tax hike
Exclusive investigation reveals how Reform UK's controversial 'DOGE-style' austerity measures backfired, leaving Kent residents facing years of increased council tax bills amid financial turmoil.
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