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Scottish Government warns of bankruptcy in financial crisis

Scotland faces an unprecedented financial emergency as ministers warn of potential 'bankruptcy' without urgent UK government intervention. Discover the implications for public services and the growing constitutional clash.

Crackdown on drivers using dead relatives' Blue Badges

UK councils are launching a major crackdown on motorists fraudulently using Blue Badges belonging to deceased relatives to dodge parking fees and access disabled bays, with offenders facing fines of up to £1,000.

Reeves Poised to Overhaul Dreaded Council Tax

Exclusive: Chancellor Rachel Reeves is on the verge of announcing the most significant local government finance reform in a generation, aiming to axe the widely criticised council tax and replace it with a fairer property levy. This seismic shift promises

Westminster in 'Rail Power Grab' Row with Scotland and Wales

The UK government faces a furious backlash from Scottish and Welsh ministers over its plans to centralise control of Great British Railways in Westminster, bypassing devolution settlements and sparking a major constitutional row.

Rural Taxpayers Subsidising Urban Areas, Report Finds

A damning new report reveals a 'postcode lottery' in public spending, showing rural communities in England are subsidising urban areas by billions despite facing higher council tax bills and inferior services.

Swinney defiant on legal battles with Westminster

John Swinney, Scotland's Deputy First Minister, declares the Scottish Government will not back down from legal challenges against Westminster, defending Holyrood's right to legislate despite potential multi-million pound court battles.

Diana Fund investigated over HIV money claims

The UK Charity Commission has launched an inquiry into the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund following claims of mismanagement of HIV/AIDS funds destined for Lesotho and Botswana.

Schoolboy creates AI deepfakes of classmates

A teenage boy has been caught using AI to generate explicit deepfake images of female classmates, sparking outrage and raising urgent concerns about digital safety in schools.

UK Public Trust in Government Drops Sharply

A recent survey by the Office for National Statistics shows a significant decline in public trust in the UK government. Experts weigh in on the causes and implications.

US firefighter shortage fuels wildfire crisis

Severe shortages of wildland firefighters in the US are hampering efforts to control increasingly destructive wildfires, raising concerns over public safety and environmental damage.

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