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Swindon Council pays £138k after own vans clamped

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.

Council Tax to Rise 5%: How to Cut Costs

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.

Four Labour Figures Could Beat Starmer in Poll

Exclusive polling shows four senior Labour politicians would outperform Keir Starmer in a leadership contest. Discover who leads the challenge and what it means for Labour's future.

Badenoch Leads Tory Leadership Race

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch positions herself as the leading contender to replace Rishi Sunak amid growing Conservative Party discontent and leadership speculation.

High Court blocks Labour's Epping Forest power grab

Labour's attempt to seize control of Epping Forest District Council has been thwarted by the High Court, marking a major victory for local democracy in Essex. The controversial leadership change sparked legal action and accusations of unconstitutional beh

Lucy Powell Leads Labour Deputy Leadership Race

Shadow Education Secretary Lucy Powell is positioning herself as the leading candidate in Labour's deputy leadership race, creating internal tensions as Keir Starmer's party prepares for potential government.

Council quashes £150 fine for coffee down drain

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.

Martin Lewis: 6 Council Tax Traps Exposed

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.

Reclaim Council Tax Overpayments - 3 Methods

Thousands of UK households could be owed significant council tax refunds. Discover three proven methods to check if you've overpaid and claim your money back today.

Angela Rayner's £30k council 'golden goodbye' payout

Labour's deputy leader Angela Rayner is poised to receive a substantial £30,000 payout after formally resigning from her council position, raising questions about political transparency and taxpayer-funded severance.

Council data breach exposes victim to rapist

A vulnerable victim was forced to flee her home after council officials accidentally revealed her new address to the violent sex attacker who tormented her, in a catastrophic data protection failure.

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