A crucial decision on China's proposed 'super-embassy' in London has been postponed to 20 January. The delay follows security concerns from MPs and a government arrangement to consolidate diplomatic sites. Read the full update.
UK ministers postpone the ruling on Beijing's new London embassy to January 20 after a security arrangement was reached. Read the latest on the diplomatic and national security implications.
A bitter dispute erupts in Bristol's Redland over 'ludicrous' garden plans. Neighbours fear a 'concrete pit' while the homeowner insists it's for family. Discover the full story.
New research reveals two-thirds of Brits find holiday planning overwhelming, with 56% exhausted before their trip begins. Discover why solo travel is the new escape.
Andrew Causley must demolish his garden summer house after an 18-month planning dispute with a neighbour and Exeter City Council. The couple vow to fight the decision.
Royal Mail driver Andrew Causley faces demolition order for his garden summer house after 18-month planning dispute with Exeter City Council. Read the full story.
A Worcester mother spent £170,000 building a detached house for her disabled daughter without planning permission. The council has ordered its demolition. Discover the full story.
David and Victoria Beckham face neighbour fury over 30+ planning applications for their £6m Cotswolds property. Locals accuse them of 'abusing' the system. Read the full story.
David and Victoria Beckham face local fury over more than 30 planning applications for their £6m Cotswolds home, accused of 'abusing' the system. Discover the full story.
New planning rules will give a 'default yes' to housing developments within a 15-minute walk of train stations, including green belt land, as the government pushes to build 1.5 million homes.
A devastated couple faces financial ruin after their council-approved self-build dream home was suddenly revoked, leaving them with a massive mortgage and nowhere to live.
Outraged residents in a quiet Buckinghamshire village discover a developer used a 1948 agricultural rule to bypass modern planning permission for a massive industrial structure looming over their homes.
A massive 18ft 'mega-shed' has become the centre of a bitter planning dispute in a Kent village, with furious neighbours branding it a 'monstrous eyesore' that's destroying their rural views and privacy.
Residents of a picturesque Hampshire village are up in arms after controversial plans to build three padel tennis courts were approved, sparking fears of noise pollution and traffic chaos in the tranquil community.
Doc Martin star's woodland development plans thwarted as neighbours win fight to establish permanent travellers site in Dorset countryside.
Crystal Palace's Joshua Buatsi remains undefeated after a brutal 12-round battle against Dan Azeez, securing a unanimous decision victory in this all-British light-heavyweight eliminator.
A former rugby clubhouse in Greater Manchester has been officially converted into a mosque despite significant local opposition and concerns about parking and traffic in the residential area.
The Victorian government plans to slash planning approval times to just 10 days while limiting objection rights, promising efficiency but raising concerns about community consultation.
Lady of the Manor faces local fury as she pushes forward with controversial plans to build luxury townhouses on historic family land, despite overwhelming community opposition.
A Warwickshire couple's dream home extension has turned into a neighbourly nightmare as their ambitious build faces fierce opposition and council scrutiny over its imposing size and design.
Australian workers' retirement savings have hit unprecedented levels, with average super balances reaching new heights. Discover how this financial milestone impacts your golden years and what challenges lie ahead.
A desperate mother speaks out as developers refuse to demolish a towering concrete wall that has plunged her family's garden into permanent shadow after their planning application was rejected.
A startling new survey reveals that the majority of Americans are disregarding crucial Social Security guidance, potentially costing them thousands in retirement income. Discover why people are tuning out and what experts say you should really do.
West Ham snatch a dramatic 1-1 draw against Brentford after a contentious VAR decision overturns an offside call, leaving Thomas Frank furious and David Moyes relieved in a Premier League London derby filled with controversy.
Fabio Wardley and Joseph Parker battled to a dramatic split-decision draw in a brutal British heavyweight title clash that left both fighters battered and fans demanding an immediate rematch.
Environmental organisations launch unprecedented campaign against new planning legislation, warning it threatens vital protections for nature and green spaces across England.
David and Victoria Beckham face unexpected opposition from local planners over their picturesque Cotswolds water feature, deemed an unauthorised development on protected land.
The Labour government's controversial planning reforms threaten to concrete over England's countryside while failing to deliver genuinely affordable housing. Exclusive analysis reveals the environmental cost of rushed development.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan fast-tracks ambitious plans to transform Oxford Street into a pedestrian-first zone, potentially beginning transformation as early as next year ahead of local elections.
Lincolnshire residents erupt in anger as council officials push through controversial supermarket development, with locals comparing the heavy-handed approach to Soviet-era planning methods.