Local Elections Could Be Delayed in 63 Council Areas
The government is consulting 63 council areas on postponing local elections until 2027, citing reorganisation pressures. Opposition accuses Labour of being 'scared of voters'. Read the full story.
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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.
Fifth week of protests over Crowborough migrant camp plans
Over 2,000 residents protest for a fifth weekend against plans to house 600 male asylum seekers at a former army camp in East Sussex. Locals voice safety fears as legal challenge fund tops £50,000.
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.
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.
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.
Muslim Mayor's Victory Forges New Path Against Trumpism
In a stunning political upset that's rewriting the rulebook, a British city elects its first Muslim mayor with a campaign strategy that offers powerful lessons for countering right-wing populism globally.
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.
Cornwall holiday park expansion faces local opposition
Plans to dramatically expand a holiday park in the picturesque Cornish village of Coverack are facing fierce local opposition over environmental and community impact concerns.
Tanzania's election crackdown under President Hassan exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals Tanzania's ongoing political repression under President Samia Suluhu Hassan, with opposition figures silenced and election integrity questioned despite international pressure.
Growing Opposition Challenges Trump's Political Dominance
Across America, a formidable opposition movement against Donald Trump is gaining momentum through protests, legal challenges, and shifting public sentiment ahead of the 2024 election.
Tanzania election protests turn deadly amid fraud claims
Tanzania faces political turmoil as opposition parties reject presidential election results, sparking deadly protests and international concern over democratic processes.
Tanzania election protests turn deadly amid fraud claims
Fresh political violence erupts in Tanzania as opposition challenges election results, with UN expressing concern over rising tensions and reported fatalities.
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.
Cameroon's 90-year-old president extends 40-year rule
Paul Biya secures another term amid opposition boycott and allegations of electoral fraud in Cameroon's latest presidential vote.
Turkish opposition leader İmamoğlu convicted in political case
Istanbul's popular mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu convicted in controversial case that could remove him from politics and see him imprisoned ahead of crucial elections.
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.
Tory plan may strip thousands of UK residency rights
Labour confronts Conservative ministers over controversial plans that could strip permanent residency rights from thousands of EU citizens in post-Brexit policy overhaul.
Labor's environment laws face collapse as Coalition withdraws support
The Australian government's landmark environmental law reforms risk failure after the Coalition withdrew support, claiming the legislation would strangle economic development and investment across the nation.
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.
Rayner's return lifts gloomy Labour backbenchers
Deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner makes powerful Commons comeback, boosting party morale and signalling renewed opposition strategy against Conservative government.
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.
Reeves faces economic storm as sentencing bill sparks fury
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts economic headwinds while Labour's sentencing reforms ignite Conservative backlash in a dramatic day at Westminster.
Ivory Coast crisis: Ouattara seeks fourth term amid protests
Political tensions escalate in Ivory Coast as President Alassane Ouattara seeks unprecedented fourth term, triggering violent protests and international concern over democratic stability in West Africa.
Reform UK banned from Kent council over filming incident
Reform UK politicians have been barred from a Kent council building after a controversial video showed party members filming inside, raising questions about political access and conduct.
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.
Kent Council Explodes in Jackie Weaver-Style Budget Clash
Dramatic footage reveals councillors trading furious insults during heated budget debate, echoing infamous Jackie Weaver Handforth Parish Council clash.
Martin Lewis council tax advice could save you hundreds
Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis explains how millions of Brits could be paying hundreds less in council tax - and how to challenge your band.
Putin's Enemy Stabbed to Death in Prison Attack
Vladimir Putin's prominent critic meets brutal end in prison stabbing as questions mount over suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.
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