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Council housing sold to developers in Right to Buy crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals how cash-strapped local authorities across England are selling former council homes to private developers instead of replacing social housing, exacerbating the national housing crisis.

Manchester councillors demand Union Jack removal

Labour councillors in Manchester have sparked a political storm by demanding the removal of Union Jack flags from council buildings, arguing they represent 'colonial history' rather than modern British values.

Homeless veteran refused council house in Westminster

Exclusive: A former British Army soldier who served his country faces another night on the streets after Westminster Council refused his housing application, sparking outrage among veterans' charities.

Scotland Faces New Local Taxes as Councils Seek Cash

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.

Public backs Badenoch's stamp duty abolition plan

Exclusive polling reveals overwhelming support for Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch's radical plan to abolish stamp duty and replace it with council tax reforms. Discover how this £9 billion proposal could transform Britain's property market.

Media and Business Attack Australia's Climate Targets

An explosive investigation exposes how media and business interests are deploying a familiar obstruction playbook to undermine Australia's emissions reduction goals, mirroring tactics used in climate policy battles worldwide.

Kent Council declares financial emergency amid budget crisis

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.

Reform UK's failed cuts force 5-year Kent tax hike

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.

Reform UK campaign sinks refugee sanctuary plan

A controversial campaign by Reform UK has successfully pressured local councillors to abandon a council-of-sanctuary plan for refugees in the seaside town of Weston-super-Mare, exposing deep political divisions over immigration policy.

Nottinghamshire Council Reverses Journalist Ban

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.

Council spends £20k on toilet that stays locked

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.

Haiti's New Leaders Take Charge Amid Crisis

Exclusive: Haiti's transitional council assumes power as Caribbean nation faces escalating gang violence and political uncertainty following Prime Minister Ariel Henry's resignation.

Lammy accused of ignoring women's rights in UN delegation row

Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy is under fire for allegedly ignoring women's rights groups by appointing a LGBTQ charity to the UK's delegation for a key UN human rights meeting, sparking accusations of a 'hierarchy of rights'.

Martin Lewis: Check your council tax band now

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.

Labour Must Focus Single-Mindedly on Social Housing

Keir Starmer's Labour Party is being urged to make social housing its absolute priority, with experts warning that failure to build affordable homes could undermine the government's entire agenda.

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