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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.

Farage's Council Power Grab Reshapes UK Politics

Exclusive analysis reveals how Nigel Farage's Reform UK is making strategic gains in local councils, challenging traditional party strongholds and potentially reshaping Britain's political landscape ahead of the next general election.

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.

Reform UK stuns Labour in Welsh council by-election

Reform UK delivers a stunning blow to Labour, snatching a council seat in Caerphilly with a dramatic swing that signals potential trouble for Keir Starmer's party in traditional heartlands.

Reform UK stuns Labour in Welsh council by-election

In a dramatic political upset, Reform UK has snatched a council seat from Labour in Caerphilly, dealing a significant blow to Keir Starmer's party in its Welsh heartland ahead of the general election.

Reform UK Stuns Labour in Welsh By-Election

Labour suffers devastating defeat in traditional stronghold as Reform UK secures dramatic victory in Caerphilly council by-election, signalling major political shift in Wales.

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.

Kansas City renames street for George Floyd

Kansas City makes historic move to rename a major thoroughfare after George Floyd, joining cities worldwide in commemorating the anniversary of his tragic death and ongoing police reform efforts.

Europe's Best City Breaks: Reader Favourites Revealed

Discover the continent's most captivating urban escapes as Guardian readers share their favourite under-the-radar European cities for 2025, from Marseille's vibrant markets to Helsinki's design scene.

OpenAI Bans AI Use for Election Campaigning and Voter Suppression

OpenAI unveils a major policy shift to prevent its AI tools, like ChatGPT, from being misused in democratic processes. The new rules explicitly ban creating chatbots for campaigning, lobbying, and discouraging voting ahead of the 2024 global elections.

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