Exclusive: Labour faces internal division in Surrey as two councils consider breaking away amid government pressure to address catastrophic local authority debt. The political earthquake threatens Starmer's authority in traditional Tory heartlands.
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 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.
Shocking new report reveals foster carers and social workers across England are being systematically targeted by racist abuse and far-right campaigns, creating a dangerous shortage of safe homes for vulnerable children.
Discover the groundbreaking aged care facility in Surrey that's redefining senior living, where residents in their 50s and 60s are thriving through innovative care approaches and community integration.
Exclusive court testimony reveals how disabled care home residents, including several in wheelchairs, met their tragic fate during a catastrophic boat excursion that turned deadly on the water.
A Kent woman was left stunned when her local council slapped her with an extreme £150 fine after a small branch from a neighbour's tree fell into her garden during stormy weather.
A London council faces public outrage after installing a Christmas tree while bin collections remain suspended due to ongoing strike action, sparking accusations of misplaced priorities.
Former TOWIE star Lydia Bright opens up about her personal experience in foster care and calls for urgent reform to support vulnerable children across the UK.
UK councils issue urgent warning to Chancellor Rachel Reeves as financial pressures threaten essential services including social care, libraries and bin collections.
Cardiff Council votes to abolish its cabinet model, returning to a committee system that promises greater transparency and cross-party involvement in decision-making.
Disturbing investigation reveals elderly care home residents forced to sleep alongside mice nesting in mattresses as facilities face closure across the UK.
The Competition and Markets Authority launches full market investigation into UK veterinary industry after uncovering concerning practices affecting millions of pet owners.
New Zealand's coalition government has dramatically reduced guaranteed Māori representation on local councils, cutting dedicated seats by more than half in a move critics call a devastating blow to indigenous rights.
Britain's hostile political debate on immigration is causing a dangerous exodus of overseas care staff, putting the entire social care system at risk of collapse.
Australia's aged care sector undergoes transformative changes as new government reforms dramatically reduce waiting times while grappling with soaring demand from an ageing population.
This poignant film exposes the emotional toll on care workers sacrificing their personal lives, offering a raw portrayal of Britain's undervalued care sector.
Shadow Commons leader Lucy Powell cautions Labour against complacency in upcoming May local elections, warning that writing off contests could prove costly for Starmer's government.
Exclusive: New research reveals millions in council tax support going unclaimed as cost of living crisis deepens. Discover if you're eligible for reductions worth hundreds of pounds.
Exclusive investigation reveals the devastating human impact of Australia's failing aged care system, with Greens Senator Penny Allman-Payne demanding urgent government action.
A damning report reveals shocking safety failures after a care home resident with swallowing difficulties died from choking on a jam doughnut, prompting urgent calls for reform in elderly care standards.
Kent County Council faces financial meltdown, proposing unprecedented council tax hikes and sweeping service cuts to avoid effective bankruptcy. Local residents brace for impact as authority warns of 'difficult decisions' ahead.
Another local authority launches High Court challenge against government's migrant accommodation policy as tensions rise across UK communities.
Senior Labour figures Lucy Powell and Bridget Phillipson announce ambitious plans to devolve significant powers from Whitehall to local communities, marking a fundamental restructuring of British governance.
Kemi Badenoch faces backlash after rejecting Zafar Mahmood's appointment to Greater Manchester Combined Authority, sparking accusations of political interference in local democracy.
A vulnerable dementia patient who developed a delusional belief that a female visitor was her daughter has received substantial compensation after the care home failed to protect her mental wellbeing.
A shocking new report reveals Australia's healthcare system is at breaking point as aged care and disability patients occupy hospital beds for months, costing taxpayers millions and delaying urgent care.
A Reform UK-led council in Nottinghamshire has reversed its decision to bar local journalists from meetings following widespread criticism and accusations of undermining democracy.
Secret filming reveals systematic neglect and mistreatment of dementia patients at a Somerset care facility, prompting urgent regulatory action and family outrage.
Shocking investigation reveals care home CEO up for national honour while company faces allegations of severe patient neglect and safety failures across multiple facilities.