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Nottingham Council's alarming boycott of local paper

Nottingham City Council's unprecedented boycott of the Nottingham Post raises serious concerns about press freedom, democratic accountability, and the dangerous blurring of lines between political grievance and civic duty.

UK Councils' £122bn Debt Crisis Forces Public Asset Fire Sale

Exclusive investigation reveals Britain's local authorities are drowning in unprecedented debt, with councils forced to sell schools, care homes, and sports facilities to stay afloat. The staggering £122bn debt pile equates to £1,700 for every person in t

Children Sue Scottish Council in High Court Over Climate Inaction

In a groundbreaking UK legal challenge, a group of children and young adults from West Dunbartonshire are suing their local council in the High Court, demanding it scraps its current local development plan for failing to adequately address the climate cri

Arrests at Palestine protest in London

Police made multiple arrests during a tense Palestine Action protest in central London, as demonstrators clashed with officers near key government buildings.

Activists storm London Live in protest over arms trade

Pro-Palestine activists stormed the London Live studio during a live broadcast, demanding an end to UK arms sales to Israel. The dramatic protest saw banners unfurled and chants echoing through the studio.

UK Backlash Over Palestine Protest Ban

The UK government's decision to ban a Palestine protest group sparks widespread defiance and protests across the country. Critics argue the move undermines civil liberties.

Multiple arrests at NYC anti-ICE protest

Several demonstrators were detained during a heated protest against ICE outside a New York City immigration court, as tensions over US immigration policies escalate.

Three arrested over terror offences linked to Palestine Action

Three individuals have been arrested on suspicion of terror offences following alleged support for the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action. The arrests come amid heightened tensions over UK activism linked to the Middle East conflict.

Cartoon sparks debate on Palestine Action ban

A provocative cartoon by Ella Baron highlights the controversy surrounding Palestine Action’s proscription, questioning the balance between activism and legality in the UK.

EPA sued over climate grants freeze

Environmental groups are taking legal action against the US Environmental Protection Agency after it halted funding for climate justice initiatives, sparking outrage among activists.

Climate protesters block Epping Forest road

Environmental activists blocked a major road in Epping Forest, Essex, leading to traffic chaos and a swift police intervention. The protest aimed to highlight climate concerns, but authorities warned of legal consequences.

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