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Council taxpayers face £1.2bn wall repair bill

Exclusive investigation reveals UK councils are grappling with a £1.2 billion repair backlog for boundary walls and fences, with taxpayers set to foot the bill for decades of neglect and storm damage.

42 UK Areas Face Maximum Council Tax Hike - Full List

Exclusive analysis reveals the 42 local authorities in England set to impose the maximum allowed Council Tax increase this April, as the cost of living squeeze intensifies for millions of households.

Epping Residents Vow Council Tax Strike Over Service Cuts

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.

Singapore censors US comedian's Palestine jokes

Exclusive: American comedian Sammy Obeid's show in Singapore was shut down by authorities for jokes about Palestine, sparking a fierce debate on censorship and free speech in the city-state.

UK Councils' £122bn Debt Crisis Forces Public Asset Fire Sale

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

UK Asylum Map Reveals Stark Postcode Lottery

Exclusive analysis of Home Office data exposes the stark geographic disparities in asylum seeker dispersal across the UK, with some local authorities supporting hundreds while others take none.

UK Asylum Seeker Numbers Mapped in New Data

Newly released data exposes the stark geographic disparities in asylum seeker dispersal across the UK, with Home Office figures showing a massive concentration in specific regions, straining local services and igniting a fresh debate on immigration policy

Six Severed Heads Found in Mexican City of Cholula

Mexican authorities launch a major investigation after a horrifying discovery of six decapitated heads in the historic city of Cholula. The heads were found alongside a menacing message, escalating fears of cartel-related violence in the region.

Ineos staffer exits Tour amid doping probe

David Rozman, a key figure in the Ineos cycling team, has left the Tour de France following an investigation by anti-doping authorities. The shocking development raises questions about integrity in professional cycling.

MPs demand local control of council tax

Cross-party MPs are urging the government to grant local authorities full autonomy over council tax rates, arguing it would empower communities and improve public services.

Councils Ban Swearing, Washing Lines & Basketball

Local councils across the UK are enforcing bizarre bans on everything from outdoor laundry to basketball, sparking outrage among residents. Are these rules justified or just plain overreach?

24-hour eviction notices for illegal traveller camps

Local authorities across the UK are enforcing stricter measures against unauthorised traveller encampments, with new powers allowing evictions within just 24 hours. Discover how this policy shift is impacting communities.

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