Victoria Police Get New Powers to Search Children
Victoria Police can now search children without a warrant under new laws. Critics warn of overreach and potential harm to youth. Read the full analysis.
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Journalist's account of police search under new Victoria powers
A Guardian journalist recounts being stopped and searched by Victoria Police under controversial new powers. Read her first-hand account of the encounter and its implications for civil liberties.
Melbourne Police Get 6-Month Warrantless Search Powers
Victoria Police can randomly stop and search anyone in inner Melbourne until May 2026 without warrants, sparking racial profiling concerns from legal groups and Senator Lidia Thorpe.
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.
Reform UK Council Paints School Lines at Closed Site
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.
Lammy confronts Met Police over Algerian embassy raid
David Lammy confronts Home Secretary over controversial police operation at Algerian embassy, raising serious diplomatic and legal concerns in Westminster.
Millions Could Claim Council Tax Refunds - Check Now
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.
Government accused of secret plan to strip NHS powers
Exclusive: Ministers are quietly pushing through legislation that would remove the Health Secretary's direct responsibility for England's NHS, sparking outrage from health unions and opposition parties.
Tories demand stop and search return after train knife horror
Conservative MPs call for urgent policy reversal following brutal knife attack on Huntingdon train as police powers debate intensifies
DWP's Universal Credit payment reduction powers exposed
Exclusive investigation uncovers the Department for Work and Pensions' controversial authority to reduce Universal Credit payments under specific circumstances, affecting thousands of claimants across the UK.
Scotland demands emergency NHS funding talks
Exclusive: Scottish Health Secretary Chris Smith calls for emergency meeting with UK government amid growing NHS pressures and funding shortfall concerns.
Birmingham Mayor demands greater devolution powers
Birmingham Mayor Andy Street joins forces with Labour's Dan Jarvis in unprecedented cross-party alliance demanding Westminster devolve real power and funding to England's regions.
McVey's 'Common Sense' Bill Sparks Commons Clash
Conservative MP Esther McVey faces parliamentary opposition as she introduces controversial legislation granting ministers new powers to override 'woke' civil service guidance, prompting heated debate about government overreach.
Senate blocks Trump's Brazil tariffs in bipartisan move
In a stunning bipartisan move, the US Senate votes to halt Trump's controversial tariffs on Brazilian goods, setting up a major constitutional clash over presidential trade powers.
Australia's environmental laws spark outrage over fossil fuel powers
Controversial reforms to Australia's EPBC Act grant unprecedented powers to fossil fuel projects and water resource management, drawing fierce criticism from environmental groups and scientists.
DWP Expands Bank Account Surveillance Powers
The DWP is dramatically expanding its powers to monitor benefit claimants' bank accounts in a major crackdown on fraud. Here's how the new rules could affect you.
Police gain powers to seize bikes from reckless youths
Controversial new police powers enable officers to confiscate vehicles from young riders causing chaos on UK streets, raising civil liberties concerns while tackling anti-social behaviour.
Orkney Council seeks tourist tax powers amid visitor boom
Orkney Islands Council is pushing for powers to implement a tourist levy as the archipelago experiences unprecedented visitor growth, aiming to manage infrastructure strain and fund local services.
Ministerial power remains in new environment laws
Australia's environment minister will retain final approval power over contentious development projects under Labor's newly unveiled environmental protection legislation, sparking criticism from conservation groups.
Police stop and search powers expanded across Britain
Radical new police powers are being rolled out across Britain, allowing officers to search suspects without reasonable grounds in designated areas. The controversial expansion aims to tackle knife crime but raises serious civil liberties concerns.
Trump Plans White House East Wing Demolition for Ballroom
Donald Trump's controversial proposal to demolish the White House East Wing for an extravagant ballroom has ignited fierce debate about presidential powers and heritage protection in Washington DC.
Trump drops plan to send federal troops to San Francisco
In a significant reversal, former President Donald Trump has abandoned his controversial plan to send federal troops into San Francisco, following intense backlash from California officials and legal experts.
Trump's White House demolition fantasy causes outrage
Former President Donald Trump's bizarre late-night social media tirade suggesting he'd demolish parts of the White House if re-elected has drawn widespread condemnation and raised serious questions about his fitness for office.
Sadiq Khan demands greater powers for London government
London Mayor Sadiq Khan urges Labour leadership to devolve significant new powers to the capital, including control over business rates and rental market regulations.
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.
Trump's Election Emergency Plan for Power Grab Exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals Donald Trump's allies are preparing radical plans to invoke emergency powers for overturning future election results, with a Virginia-based operative at the heart of the controversial strategy.
Labour reveals government documents undermining devolution
Labour reveals concerning government documents showing Whitehall's systematic erosion of devolved powers across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Westminster blocks Scotland's Canada trade mission
The UK Government has prevented Scottish ministers from attending a major international trade summit in Canada, sparking fresh tensions over foreign relations powers.
MPs clash violently in Westminster devolution debate
Tensions reached boiling point in Parliament as MPs engaged in a heated confrontation over devolution settlement changes, with accusations of constitutional power grabs and broken promises flying across the chamber.
Trump's White House Demolition Plan Revealed
Exclusive details emerge about Donald Trump's alleged plans to demolish and rebuild the White House East Wing, raising questions about presidential powers and historical preservation.
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