Scottish households face a wave of new municipal taxes as SNP ministers grant councils unprecedented powers to raise revenue through tourist taxes, workplace parking levies, and other local charges.
First Minister John Swinney confronts major rebellion as SNP activists demand immediate independence action, setting stage for explosive party conference showdown over Scotland's constitutional future.
Scotland's Deputy First Minister condemns Home Office enforcement operations in Glasgow as 'unacceptable' and demands urgent review of UK immigration policy.
Exclusive investigation reveals how UK councils are implementing Britain's most expensive parking fees, claiming it prevents 'spot-stealing' by non-residents while generating millions in revenue.
A Kent couple returned from holiday to find their home illegally boarded up by the council in a case of mistaken identity, leaving them temporarily homeless and fighting for compensation.
Major English museums face devastating budget cuts as Arts Council England redirects funding away from traditional institutions toward 'levelling up' agenda, sparking outrage in cultural sector.
John Swinney announces controversial closure of SNP's Aberdeen headquarters as party faces mounting pressure and internal challenges following leadership transition.
Museums across England face unprecedented pressure to 'review and rationalise' their collections under new government guidance, raising concerns about preservation of cultural heritage.
A local council meeting descended into chaos after a Reform UK councillor was called a 'fascist pig', forcing the chairman to suspend proceedings amid unprecedented scenes.
Leading economic think tanks propose replacing council tax with radical new property levy that could save millions of households hundreds of pounds annually.
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.
A newly Reform-led council in Basildon faces immediate turmoil as opposition parties vow to block all initiatives, raising concerns about local governance paralysis.
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.
An exclusive investigation reveals how one of Britain's most liberal cities is buckling under unprecedented strain as asylum seeker numbers spiral out of control, testing public services and community cohesion to their limits.
Exclusive investigation reveals how Britain's reactive approach to road maintenance is costing taxpayers billions while creating dangerous pothole-ridden streets across the UK.
The UK Government faces accusations of undermining Scottish devolution after directly awarding £15.6 million to local councils, bypassing the Scottish Government in a move branded 'constitutionally unacceptable'.
English councils face a staggering £1.5 billion deficit as special educational needs spending skyrockets, forcing difficult cuts to mainstream school funding and other vital services.
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.
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.
Haringey Council's flagship housing regeneration scheme faces mounting opposition as local residents and political figures voice concerns over the £2bn development plan.
SNP ministers seek powers to impose unlimited council tax increases on second homeowners, blaming 'incomers' for destroying local communities in radical housing policy shift.
Outraged residents in Medway face penalties for parking on their own driveways as council enforces controversial new parking rules. Homeowners speak out against what they call 'unfair targeting'.
Exclusive: The National Joint Council has walked away from negotiations to improve poverty pay for care workers, sparking outrage across the sector as staffing crisis worsens.
A furious homeowner reveals how his local council charged him £20,000 in a bitter boundary dispute over a 16ft hedge, exposing what critics call a 'cash cow' system that profits from neighbour wars.
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.
A retired couple in Westminster are forbidden from decorating their flower pots after the council branded them a fire risk, sparking a debate about council overreach and common sense.
Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross accuses the SNP government of a 'culture of unaccountability' after a ministerial incident involving police was kept secret for weeks, raising serious questions about transparency at Holyrood.
American schools are bracing for severe cuts as a $190bn federal pandemic aid package expires, threatening teacher layoffs, programme cancellations, and larger class sizes across the nation.
Despite devastating 100% arts council funding cuts, Music Theatre Wales continues to thrive through artistic innovation and digital adaptation. Discover how this pioneering opera company is rewriting the rules of survival in UK's challenging cultural land
A Missouri widower's tribute to his late wife, a vibrant sunflower garden, is under threat of destruction by local council officials citing zoning violations, sparking a community outcry.