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Media and Business Attack Australia's Climate Targets

An explosive investigation exposes how media and business interests are deploying a familiar obstruction playbook to undermine Australia's emissions reduction goals, mirroring tactics used in climate policy battles worldwide.

Kent Council declares financial emergency amid budget crisis

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.

Reform UK's failed cuts force 5-year Kent tax hike

Exclusive investigation reveals how Reform UK's controversial 'DOGE-style' austerity measures backfired, leaving Kent residents facing years of increased council tax bills amid financial turmoil.

Reeves unveils £136bn plan with property tax hikes

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces sweeping economic reforms including council tax increases on high-value properties and business rate overhauls, aiming to boost public services while facing Tory criticism.

Reform UK leader's family firm faces compulsory strike-off

The family-run business of Reform UK's council leader in Hart, Cllr James Radley, has been threatened with compulsory closure by Companies House over overdue financial filings, raising questions about financial management.

Nottinghamshire Council Reverses Journalist Ban

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.

Council spends £20k on toilet that stays locked

Outrage in regional Victoria as South Gippsland Council spends £20,000 on a single public toilet that remains locked and unusable, sparking fury among local residents and businesses.

Café owner faces ruin after 50 burglaries

A small business owner in one of London's wealthiest areas battles financial ruin as relentless criminals target his café in a shocking crime spree that's left him devastated.

Martin Lewis: Check your council tax band now

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis explains how millions of UK households are missing out on substantial council tax refunds due to simple errors in their property banding.

Trump's UK expansion plans spark political backlash

Former US President Donald Trump is reportedly exploring significant business ventures in Scotland and England, drawing sharp criticism from Scotland's First Minister John Swinney over environmental and ethical concerns.

Middle England Faces £250 Council Tax Bombshell

Households across Middle England are bracing for council tax increases of up to £250 as cash-strapped local authorities seek to plug funding gaps. Discover which regions are hardest hit and why.

Taylor Swift's Billion-Pound Business Empire Revealed

Exclusive insight into Taylor Swift's staggering business portfolio, from record-breaking music rights to savvy brand deals and strategic investments that have built a financial empire beyond music.

Anonymous hero saves Derbyshire village shop from closure

In a heartwarming display of community spirit, an anonymous benefactor in a Derbyshire village has single-handedly rescued a cherished local business from financial ruin, preventing its closure and safeguarding local jobs.

Mum fined for disabled parking despite leg in cast

A North Shore mother, Natasha Jansen, speaks out after receiving a shocking £60 fine for using a disabled parking space while her leg was immobilised in a full cast, exposing a critical flaw in council enforcement systems.

Starmer pressured over £2bn workers' rights bill for businesses

Sir Keir Starmer confronts a major challenge as business leaders warn his New Deal for Working People could cost firms billions. Angela Rayner pushes for swift implementation, setting up a tense Whitehall showdown over the future of UK employment law.

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