Reform's Kent Council Budget Gap Hits £60m
Kent County Council, run by Reform UK, faces a £60 million budget shortfall next year even with a maximum council tax rise. Leaked documents reveal spending pressures and fears of severe service cuts.
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18 Missed Chances to Stop Childcare Worker Paedophile
A damning review reveals 18 missed opportunities to stop Australia's worst paedophile, Ashley Griffith, earlier. A reportable conduct scheme could have saved children. Read the full investigation.
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.
Money Confidence Gap Hinders UK Social Mobility
New research reveals a stark money confidence gap in the UK, where background trumps income. Discover how it affects you and the vital solutions experts recommend.
Police ethnicity disclosures fuel prejudice, say groups
Fifty campaign groups demand an end to police revealing suspects' race, warning it fuels prejudice and falsely links ethnicity with criminality. Read the full story.
Minister's council tax error fuels Labour financial scrutiny
Defence Secretary John Healey underpaid £1500 in council tax due to Westminster Council error. Labour faces fresh scrutiny over ministers' financial affairs. Read the full details.
RFK Jr-Nuzzi Affair Scandal Rocks US Journalism
Political reporter Olivia Nuzzi's memoir revelations about RFK Jr spark media ethics debate as trust in US press hits record low. Explore the fallout.
Reform UK Council Paints School Lines at Closed Site
Kent County Council admits error after painting 'School Keep Clear' markings outside school closed for nine years. Local councillor calls situation 'a farce' as party claims wider savings.
Richard Gott: The 'Schmooze-Proof' Guardian Journalist
Remembering the groundbreaking career of Richard Gott, the Guardian journalist whose unconventional approach and refusal to court power made him one of Britain's most respected foreign correspondents.
Birmingham residents urged to report crime anonymously
Crimestoppers launches urgent campaign in Birmingham amid rising crime concerns, offering complete anonymity for those reporting criminal activity in their communities.
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.
Millions Could Claim Council Tax Refunds - Check Now
Shocking investigation reveals millions of British households may have overpaid council tax and could be entitled to refunds worth thousands. Find out if you're affected and how to claim.
NYC's cash-for-whistleblowers truck scheme
New Yorkers are capitalising on a controversial environmental law that pays citizens to report idling commercial vehicles, creating a new wave of eco-whistleblowers and sparking debate about the programme's ethics and effectiveness.
Vinted sellers face HMRC tax crackdown under new rules
HMRC launches new digital reporting requirements for online sellers using platforms like Vinted and Depop. Find out if you need to complete a tax return and avoid potential penalties.
Pentagon failed to report Maine shooter to FBI database
Exclusive investigation reveals Pentagon's failure to report Maine mass shooter Robert Card to FBI database, raising serious questions about US military protocols and public safety.
David Gow: Guardian's European Editor Dies at 72
Celebrating the life and legacy of David Gow, The Guardian's esteemed European editor whose sharp analysis and deep understanding of EU affairs informed British readers for decades.
Ukraine's drone warriors unleash hell on Russian forces
Exclusive frontline report reveals how Ukrainian soldiers are deploying advanced drone technology to devastating effect against Russian invaders, changing modern warfare forever.
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.
Woking Council's £90m BAE Systems deal collapses
Exclusive: Woking Borough Council faces financial turmoil as £90 million property deal with defence giant BAE Systems falls through, threatening local services and council tax hikes.
Woking Council Bankruptcy: Property Investments Create Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how Woking Borough Council's disastrous property investments created Britain's worst financial crisis in local government history, with taxpayers facing astronomical debt.
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.
Weather crew's home destroyed during hurricane broadcast
A Fox Weather broadcasting team experienced every journalist's nightmare when the very house they were reporting from was destroyed by Hurricane Melissa's fury during a live broadcast, capturing terrifying moments of the storm's devastating power.
BBC journalist interrogated at Heathrow under terrorism laws
BBC journalist Edward Lawrence was detained and interrogated at Heathrow Airport under Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act after reporting from China, sparking serious concerns about press freedom in the UK.
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.
Guardian hires Michelle R. Smith as Senior Science Reporter
The Guardian US expands its investigative science coverage with the strategic hire of Michelle R. Smith, a renowned journalist with proven expertise in public health and environmental investigations.
Sexual assault epidemic on UK trains revealed
Exclusive investigation reveals alarming rates of sexual assault on UK trains as British Transport Police launch new campaign to combat this underreported crime.
Action Fraud: Victims Expose Service Failures in UK System
Exclusive investigation reveals serious concerns about Action Fraud's effectiveness as victims report poor service and lack of follow-up on their cases.
Fraud victims forced to report crimes to AI chatbots
Exclusive investigation reveals fraud victims are being forced to report crimes to unfeeling AI chatbots instead of human operators, creating a digital nightmare for those already traumatised by scammers.
FCA Under Fire Over Soaring Consumer Complaints
The Financial Conduct Authority faces mounting criticism as consumer complaints against financial firms skyrocket, revealing serious gaps in investor protection and regulatory oversight.
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