A 76-year-old retired teacher was wrongly fined for throwing a cigarette from his car in Nottingham while he was actually eating breakfast in Normandy, France. Read the full story of the administrative error and cloned plates.
Thousands of UK households could be eligible for a 100% discount on their council tax bill. Find out if you qualify for a full exemption or a reduction based on your circumstances.
Councils in Australia face backlash for slashing Christmas decoration budgets, with critics labelling them 'Grinches' for prioritising red tape over festive spirit. Discover the full story.
Kent County Council, run by Reform UK, faces a £60 million budget shortfall next year even with a maximum council tax rise. Leaked documents reveal spending pressures and fears of severe service cuts.
Swindon Borough Council has paid £138,000 in fines after its own highway maintenance vans were clamped outside its offices. Deputy leader calls it 'not our finest hour'. Read the full story.
A healthy, mature cherry tree in Kew was mistakenly chopped down after contractors confused streets with the same name. The firm has apologised and sourced a replacement. Read the full story.
After the OBR's early budget release shook markets, we examine what constitutes a critical workplace error today. Discover how professionals recover from major slip-ups.
Millions face a 5% council tax hike next year, adding £114 to typical bills. Discover actionable ways to reduce your payments and challenge your band.
Defence Secretary John Healey settles £1,500 council tax bill after Westminster City Council admits administrative error. Get the full story on this political oversight.
Defence Secretary John Healey underpaid £1500 in council tax due to Westminster Council error. Labour faces fresh scrutiny over ministers' financial affairs. Read the full details.
Defence Secretary John Healey faces questions after underpaying council tax on his Westminster second home due to an administrative error. The Labour minister has now paid the full £1,500 owed. Discover the full story.
Kent County Council admits error after painting 'School Keep Clear' markings outside school closed for nine years. Local councillor calls situation 'a farce' as party claims wider savings.
Kent County Council apologises after repainting road markings outside school closed since 2016. Residents call it 'a farce' as council admits £350 error.
Knowsley Council faces embarrassment after installing road signs with 'Kirkby' misspelled multiple times, prompting local ridicule and demands for correction.
Shocking investigation reveals millions of British households may have overpaid council tax and could be entitled to refunds worth thousands. Find out if you're affected and how to claim.
A devastating administrative error by Westminster Council left a landlord facing a £10,000 bill after officials mistakenly revoked her property licence. The shocking case exposes serious flaws in local authority licensing systems.
Thousands of Australian students faced the wrong Shakespeare text in their final English exam, raising serious questions about educational oversight and assessment integrity.
ITV's popular quiz show The 1% Club was forced to issue an on-air apology after a technical failure left viewers confused during Saturday night's broadcast. The incident occurred during a crucial question about a fictional company's profits.
A London council has been forced to overturn a controversial £150 penalty issued to a woman for disposing of coffee grounds down a drain, in a case that sparked widespread criticism of jobsworth enforcement.
Hawkesbury residents face financial strain as local council votes through significant rate increases despite overwhelming community opposition and heated public protests.
A catastrophic broadband installation error by a BT engineer led to three people being wrongly investigated for child sex offences after internet connections were accidentally crossed.
Reform UK politicians have been barred from a Kent council building after a controversial video showed party members filming inside, raising questions about political access and conduct.
Labour-run Merton Council introduces controversial parking permit price hikes targeting SUV owners, with fees potentially tripling for heavier vehicles in new environmental policy.
Kent council leader launches internal investigation to identify who leaked recorded meeting, creating political turmoil for Reform UK amid transparency concerns.
Dramatic footage reveals councillors trading furious insults during heated budget debate, echoing infamous Jackie Weaver Handforth Parish Council clash.
Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis explains how millions of Brits could be paying hundreds less in council tax - and how to challenge your band.
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis exposes six little-known council tax pitfalls that could be draining your wallet, plus how to challenge your band and claim refunds.
A Westminster cafe owner faces council pressure to remove a Union Flag mural despite local support, sparking debate about national pride and local authority overreach in central London.
In a dramatic political shift, Cardiff Council sees its first Reform UK councillor elected while Labour loses overall control, signalling potential changes in Wales' capital city governance.
Wales's capital city council descends into chaos as four senior Labour councillors quit their cabinet roles, plunging the administration into uncertainty ahead of crucial budget decisions.