Victoria's government has enacted sweeping planning reforms, slashing approval times and rezoning suburbs for density. Discover how the YIMBY movement is transforming Melbourne's housing landscape.
Former ICU nurse Julie McFadden urges families to discuss end-of-life care now. Her five-step guide can ease fears and clarify final wishes. Don't wait for a crisis.
A millionaire banker has triumphed over Westminster Council in a planning row about his glass roof terrace, with an inspector ruling it's in keeping with the area. Read the full story.
A millionaire banker has triumphed in a three-year planning row over his glass roof terrace in Belgravia. An inspector ruled it acceptable as 'all his neighbours already have one'. Read the full story.
Human Rights Watch researcher Lydia Gall warns new UK protest laws mirror Viktor Orbán's Hungary, eroding civil liberties. Calls for repeal to safeguard democracy.
Human Rights Watch researcher Lydia Gall draws alarming parallels between UK protest crackdowns and Viktor Orbán's Hungary, warning of eroding civil liberties. Read the full analysis.
A concrete caravan park built on Cheshire green belt land without permission faces being torn down after council rejects retrospective plans. Locals had branded it 'vandalism'.
Human Rights Watch and Justice warn new UK laws are trampling the right to protest, citing hundreds of pro-Palestinian arrests and harsh sentences for climate activists. Calls grow for repeal.
The US Federal Aviation Administration has selected two firms to replace its 1980s-era radar network in a multibillion-dollar overhaul. Read the full details of the critical air traffic control upgrade.
Calls grow for a fundamental review of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority as victims report traumatic delays and complex claims processes. Read the full investigation.
A 57-year-old's fear of outliving their savings is more common than admitted. Financial educator Vanessa Stoykov explains how $480k can grow and offers a roadmap to clarity for retirement planning.
A Wokingham taxi driver says he's been left suicidal after the council ordered him to pay a £104,000 Community Infrastructure Levy for building an extension that breached approved plans. Read his story.
New Planning and Infrastructure Act removes key licensing barrier for chargepoint operators, alongside £600m funding boost and measures to cut costs for drivers. Read the full details.
Labour announces radical planning reforms to fast-track 1.5 million homes in five years, including new rules for green belt stations, swift bricks, and biodiversity. Discover the local impact.
Housing Secretary Steve Reed unveils planning overhaul to prevent 'weaponisation' of objections, aiming to accelerate 1.5 million new homes. Read the full details.
Event planners reveal four key strategies for hosting a fantastic festive gathering without overspending. Focus on atmosphere, not expense, to create lasting memories.
TV presenter Sarah Beeny holds crisis talks with Somerset Council over her illegally built £3m mansion. A six-year planning battle with locals could see the 'mini-Downton Abbey' razed. Read the latest.
Leon's owner warns of potential closures and job cuts as the 'healthy fast food' chain struggles post-pandemic. Discover the planned changes and the founder's vision.
Simon Cowell returns to launch a new global boyband in a Netflix docu-series. All episodes drop on December 10. Discover the cast and what to expect.
Exclusive: A major NDIS revamp will see funding decisions automated by computer, drastically reducing human discretion and appeal options for participants. Read the full details.
A bitter dispute erupts in Bristol's Redland over 'ludicrous' garden plans. Neighbours fear a 'concrete pit' while the homeowner insists it's for family. Discover the full story.
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy urges airlines to replace unhealthy snacks with better options. This latest push follows his campaign for improved civility in air travel.
Andrew Causley must demolish his garden summer house after an 18-month planning dispute with a neighbour and Exeter City Council. The couple vow to fight the decision.
Royal Mail driver Andrew Causley faces demolition order for his garden summer house after 18-month planning dispute with Exeter City Council. Read the full story.
A Worcester mother spent £170,000 building a detached house for her disabled daughter without planning permission. The council has ordered its demolition. Discover the full story.
David and Victoria Beckham face neighbour fury over 30+ planning applications for their £6m Cotswolds property. Locals accuse them of 'abusing' the system. Read the full story.
David and Victoria Beckham face local fury over more than 30 planning applications for their £6m Cotswolds home, accused of 'abusing' the system. Discover the full story.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood reveals the UK's most significant legal migration reforms in half a century, prioritising high earners and NHS workers while extending settlement waits for benefit claimants.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's asylum reforms introduce temporary refugee status, 20-year settlement waits, and potential deportation for UK-born children. Discover the full impact.
Panera Bread launches a multimillion-dollar reset, bringing back romaine lettuce and fan favourites after sales stalled. Can it win back UK diners?