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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.

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.

SEND system faces collapse as demand surges

Special educational needs services in England face total collapse with councils predicting £18bn deficits by 2030. Urgent reform needed to prevent widespread bankruptcy.

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.

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.

Katie Price Still In Shock Over Bankruptcy

Reality star Katie Price opens up about her ongoing financial struggles and bankruptcy journey in candid new podcast interview, revealing the emotional toll of her money woes.

Martin Lewis: 6 Council Tax Traps Exposed

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis exposes six little-known council tax pitfalls that could be draining your wallet, plus how to challenge your band and claim refunds.

Reclaim Council Tax Overpayments - 3 Methods

Thousands of UK households could be owed significant council tax refunds. Discover three proven methods to check if you've overpaid and claim your money back today.

Katie Price told to slash lavish spending after bankruptcy

Former glamour model Katie Price has been ordered by a court to dramatically reduce her extravagant lifestyle expenses as she continues her bankruptcy journey, with strict spending limits imposed on everything from holidays to beauty treatments.

Buffalo Catholic Diocese files bankruptcy over abuse claims

The Catholic Diocese of Buffalo has sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it faces mounting legal claims from childhood sexual abuse survivors, forcing the potential sale of churches and schools across Western New York.

John Barnes declared bankrupt over HMRC tax bill

Former Liverpool and England football star John Barnes has been declared bankrupt following a High Court battle with HMRC over an unpaid tax debt, marking a dramatic fall from grace for the 90s football icon.

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