Labour's National Insurance raid to fund free childcare plan
Exclusive investigation reveals Labour's radical plan to overhaul National Insurance, funding universal free childcare while sparking debate over fiscal responsibility and economic impact.
Exclusive investigation reveals Labour's radical plan to overhaul National Insurance, funding universal free childcare while sparking debate over fiscal responsibility and economic impact.
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.
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.
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.
Exclusive: Ministers are actively debating a radical post-Brexit strategy to quit the European Convention on Human Rights, aiming to implement the stalled Rwanda asylum plan and end the small boats crisis.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage faces a fiery backlash from the Bishop of Manchester, who brands his proposed 'voluntary' mass deportation scheme as 'immoral, impractical, and cruel'.
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.
Ex-President Trump and allies are reportedly crafting a radical immigration policy that would install loyalists like Pam Bondi as 'judges' to bypass courts and accelerate deportations, raising major legal and ethical concerns.
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: Tony Blair held undisclosed talks with Marco Rubio at Trump's Florida estate, discussing a potential Gaza peace plan for a future Trump administration, bypassing current US leadership.
Thames Water has struck a crucial deal with regulators to pay a £75m fine for sewage spills and illegal dividends through a multi-year payment plan, averting immediate financial crisis but facing intense scrutiny over its environmental record and financia
Exclusive: Ministers and regulators prepare contingency plan for Thames Water's potential collapse as Britain's largest water supplier struggles under massive debt burden, raising concerns about bills and service delivery.
An in-depth analysis of Nigel Farage's radical immigration plan, which proposes mass deportations, a ban on asylum claims from illegal entrants, and a dramatic shift in UK immigration policy. Discover the potential impact and logistical challenges.
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
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage's radical proposal to process asylum seekers on remote islands faces a wall of scorn from Britain's leading legal experts, who brand it unworkable, costly, and a potential human rights disaster.
Exclusive: Leaked documents detail Donald Trump's alleged plan to pressure Ukraine into ceding territory to Russia by threatening to cut US aid, with a proposed meeting with Vladimir Putin before Volodymyr Zelensky.
Nigel Farage unveils Reform UK's controversial strategy for mass deportations and a migrant freeze, as the Conservatives claim the policy has been 'wholesale copied' from their own manifesto, igniting a fierce pre-election battle on immigration.
Former US President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing a controversial peace plan to end the Ukraine war, with plans to meet Volodymyr Zelensky if re-elected. Discover the explosive details.
Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer launches a scathing attack on PM Rishi Sunak's revamped asylum strategy, branding it mere 'tinkering' as court backlogs soar and hotel use for migrants continues. Exclusive analysis reveals the deepening crisis.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky issues a stark message to Donald Trump, questioning his ability to handle the complexities of the ongoing war with Russia and urging him to share a peace plan.
Ministers are accused of using an 'irrational' and 'unfair' formula to slash funding for local services in England, as a landmark legal battle begins.
Nigel Farage's Reform UK party unveils a radical new policy to deport asylum seekers who arrive via small boats, challenging the government's Rwanda plan and igniting a fierce immigration debate.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage unveils a hardline immigration strategy, modelled on Australia's system, proposing mass deportation flights and a new border force. This explosive policy promises to reshape Britain's immigration debate.
Exclusive analysis reveals how Donald Trump's purported strategy to end the Ukraine war, involving ceding occupied territory to Russia, is being viewed as a dangerous capitulation that would reward aggression and shatter Western unity.
A damning report forces the UK government to abandon its flawed COVID recovery strategy, exposing a 'lack of clarity' and 'insufficient' cross-department coordination in Whitehall.
A federal judge has delivered a major blow to Donald Trump's proposal to house alligators on Alcatraz Island, ruling the bizarre plan a clear violation of US animal welfare laws. The ruling halts a publicity stunt widely condemned by wildlife experts.
Rishi Sunak faces a furious backlash from MPs and constitutional experts after unveiling a controversial 10-point plan for the future, with critics branding it 'authoritarian' and a direct assault on British democratic principles.
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
Former Home Secretary Alan Johnson delivers a scathing critique of the UK's Rwanda deportation scheme, arguing it removes key witnesses and makes prosecuting gang leaders harder, ultimately undermining public safety.