Exclusive analysis reveals the 42 local authorities in England set to impose the maximum allowed Council Tax increase this April, as the cost of living squeeze intensifies for millions of households.
Dozens of local authorities, led by Reform UK councillors, are preparing group legal action against the Home Office. They demand reimbursement for millions spent housing asylum seekers, accusing the government of breaching its financial responsibilities.
The historic town of Lewes in East Sussex revives its iconic local currency with a modern voucher system to support independent businesses and strengthen community resilience post-pandemic.
Reform UK's Ben Habib claims parents are exploiting free taxi services for children with special needs, warning the unsustainable spending could push local councils into financial collapse.
In a bold political statement, Epping Forest District Council has symbolically declared independence from the UK government in protest against chronic underfunding and the 'broken' council tax system, vowing to withhold part of its payments.
Outraged homeowners in Essex declare a council tax revolt, threatening to withhold payments in protest against deteriorating local services and soaring bills. The grassroots movement gains momentum as community frustration reaches boiling point.
In a major ruling, the Court of Appeal has overturned a decision blocking Scottish councils from imposing protest bans, a move with significant implications for public order and free speech rights across the UK.
A growing rebellion of 19 UK councils is mounting legal challenges against the Home Office's use of hotels to house asylum seekers, citing immense strain on local services and community resources.
Coventry becomes the latest UK council to partner with the controversial US data analytics firm Palantir in a bid to transform public service delivery through artificial intelligence.
Exclusive analysis reveals how Reform UK-led councils are implementing controversial policies, from Union flag restrictions to sweeping service reforms, reshaping local governance across Britain.
Defiant local councils across England are mounting a legal challenge against the Home Office's controversial policy of housing asylum seekers in hotels, citing a lack of consultation and strain on local services.
Deputy PM Angela Rayner unveils a major crackdown on English local authorities that obstruct housing development, threatening financial penalties and potential government intervention to tackle the housing crisis.
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.
The UK government has terminated the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme's central funding, shifting full financial responsibility to local councils. This decision threatens vital holiday support, including meals and activities, for millions of ch
Local authorities across Britain issue an urgent safety warning following tragic child fatalities linked to small button batteries found in common household items. Learn how to protect your family.
Nottinghamshire County Council faces fierce backlash after banning a local news organisation from its press briefings, sparking accusations of censorship and an attack on local democracy from Reform UK leader Richard Tice.
Exclusive investigation reveals Scotland's consumer protection system is in catastrophic decline, with trading standards officers stretched to breaking point and enforcement actions plummeting.
Carmarthenshire Council faces police investigation after comparing child protection CCTV to Hitler's policies in official documents, sparking major privacy concerns.
Exclusive: Kensington and Chelsea Council installs 200+ covert CCTV cameras without public consultation, raising serious civil liberties concerns among residents and privacy campaigners.
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
A damning new report uncovers that local councils in England have rejected plans for more than 500,000 new homes in the last five years, severely exacerbating the national housing shortage and pricing out a generation.
Exclusive: The Chief Executive of bankrupt Birmingham City Council, Deborah Cadman, faces intense scrutiny over a staggering £760 million equal pay liability as residents face a 21% council tax hike and devastating service cuts.
Ministers are accused of using an 'irrational' and 'unfair' formula to slash funding for local services in England, as a landmark legal battle begins.
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch denounces Tower Hamlets Council's 'English-only' voter ID policy as discriminatory and unacceptable, sparking a major political row.
Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick defends flying Union Jacks on lamp posts, branding councils threatening to remove them as 'pathetic' and out of touch with public sentiment.
Conservative-led councils defy Kemi Badenoch's government with a landmark High Court challenge against the forced housing of asylum seekers in local hotels, exposing deep party divisions.
Labour-led councils across England are removing the Union Jack and St George's Cross from official buildings in solidarity with Palestine, igniting a fierce political battle over national symbolism and local authority powers.
A massive political row has erupted after 13 London boroughs were accused of 'human dumping' for housing hundreds of asylum seekers in a single Epping Forest hotel, leaving the local council with a multi-million pound bill and strained public services.
Local authorities score a major legal victory against the Home Office, granting them new powers to challenge the use of hotels as asylum seeker accommodation. The ruling could set a nationwide precedent.
An 88-year-old grandmother faces financial ruin and the terrifying prospect of eviction from her home after her council tax support was abruptly stopped. Her desperate plea highlights a growing crisis for elderly residents across the UK.