HMRC's £400 warning over inheritance tax records
HMRC clarifies crucial rule for tax-free cash gifts. A simple record-keeping practice could save your family a 40% tax bill. Learn the allowances to protect your estate.
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Councillor parks Lamborghini in disabled bay, avoids fine
Hounslow Labour councillor Farhaan Rehman apologises for parking his £208,000 Lamborghini in a disabled bay without a badge. He avoids a £160 fine but steps down from committee role amid calls for resignation.
Labour Councillor Denies Knowing Alleged Drug Lord
Birmingham Labour councillor Waseem Zaffar denies knowing a man he met four times was an alleged international drug lord wanted by UK police. Full details on the scandal.
Reform UK councillor suspended over immigration WhatsApps
Reform UK suspends Lancashire councillor Tom Pickup after leaked WhatsApp messages suggest a hidden hardline immigration stance. Investigation underway.
Tribute: Howel Jones, Lib Dem Leader & Teacher, 96
Remembering Howel Jones, a dedicated teacher, Methodist preacher, and Liberal Democrat councillor who served his community for decades. Discover his remarkable life story.
Former councillor guilty of stalking Penny Mordaunt
Edward Brandt, 61, found guilty of stalking Dame Penny Mordaunt. The ex-councillor sent numerous emails and messages. Read the full court details.
Former councillor on trial for stalking Penny Mordaunt
Edward Brandt, a former councillor, is on trial for stalking MP Penny Mordaunt. He allegedly sent emails and visited her office 'to commiserate' over her leadership loss. Read the full court details.
Reform UK suspends another councillor in Kent
Kent County Councillor Isabella Kemp becomes latest Reform UK member suspended as party faces mounting pressure over candidate vetting processes and internal standards.
Reform UK suspends councillor over racist posts
Kent councillor James Parry has been suspended by Reform UK following revelations of racist and anti-immigration content shared on his Facebook profile, sparking fresh controversy for the party.
Home Office cuts food allowances for asylum seekers
Exclusive: Asylum seekers housed in UK hotels face reduced food allowances as Home Office implements new cost-saving measures, raising concerns about welfare impacts.
Reform UK councillor defects to Conservatives over policies
Conservative Party gains defector as Reform UK councillor switches allegiance over policy disagreements, highlighting internal tensions within right-wing politics.
Tory councillor defects to Reform UK in blow to Sunak
Conservative councillor James Buchan dramatically crosses floor to join Reform UK, dealing fresh blow to Rishi Sunak's leadership amid growing party discontent.
Tory councillor's book ban bid targets Pigeon English
A Conservative councillor's attempt to ban Stephen Kelman's acclaimed novel 'Pigeon English' from schools sparks national debate about censorship, literary value, and cultural representation in education.
Farage's Reform UK hit by councillor defection to Lib Dems
Reform UK suffers significant blow as Runcorn councillor Chris Rowe crosses floor to join Liberal Democrats, dealing fresh blow to Farage's political ambitions ahead of potential general election campaign.
Reform UK MP faces backlash over dual role defence
Sarah Pochin, Reform UK's first elected MP, faces criticism after defending her dual role as MP and councillor, claiming she works 'all hours' while opponents question her commitment to constituents.
Councillor's election celebration ends in life-changing attack
A newly elected councillor's celebratory drink turned into a nightmare when he was brutally attacked, leaving him with life-changing injuries and questioning public safety.
Reform UK councillor reported to police over migrant hotel
A Reform UK councillor has been reported to police after filming inside a migrant hotel while declaring his British heritage, sparking debate about immigration and political activism.
British councillor set on fire in targeted attack
A British councillor was doused in flammable liquid and set on fire in a terrifying daylight attack outside his family business in Sussex, leaving him with serious burns.
Labour councillor's fugitive brother in wedding scandal
Labour councillor Saqib Khan faces investigation after his convicted brother, on the run from authorities, made a brazen appearance at a family wedding, raising serious security concerns.
Tory councillor suspended over racist Facebook remarks
Conservative councillor for Scottish Borders, Gavin Logan, has been suspended by the party after making inflammatory comments about African-Scots on Facebook, prompting widespread condemnation.
Ex-Royal Marine Labour Councillor Quits Plymouth Council
Former Royal Marine Commando and Labour councillor Chris Webb steps down from Plymouth City Council, citing overwhelming professional demands. The resignation triggers a by-election in the key marginal seat of Ham.
Labour councillors defect over Gaza and internal party democracy
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer confronts a growing rebellion as councillors quit over the party's stance on Gaza and internal democracy, forming a new independent group in protest.
Labour Councillor Charged in Westminster Blackmail Scandal
A 28-year-old Labour councillor from Wolverhampton has been charged with blackmail and sending unsolicited messages to MPs and parliamentary staff in a major Westminster scandal.
Police Investigate Death of Burnley Councillor Charlie Kirk
Lancashire Police launch investigation following the death of Burnley councillor Charlie Kirk after a controversial social media post. Colleagues pay tribute to a dedicated public servant.
Tory councillor quits over Charlie Kirk assassination remark
Conservative councillor John Lamb faces immediate dismissal after suggesting controversial commentator Charlie Kirk 'brought assassination upon himself' in a since-deleted social media post, igniting a firestorm of criticism and a swift party investigatio
TikTok Tourists Cause 'Carnage' In UK Village
A local councillor blasts TikTok-fuelled tourists for overwhelming the picturesque village of Castleton with chaos, parking nightmares, and disrespectful behaviour as visitor numbers explode.
Deceased MPs' families claim thousands for luxury hotels
Exclusive investigation reveals how families of deceased Members of Parliament have claimed tens of thousands in taxpayer-funded luxury hotel stays through a controversial allowances scheme, raising serious questions about Westminster expenses.
Breakdancer 'Thilly' Runs for Cranford Council on Radical Platform
A former breakdancer known as 'Thilly' is causing a stir in Cranford's local elections with a radical manifesto pledging to tax developers and slash councillor allowances. Discover his unconventional campaign.
Reform Councillor in 'Racist' Leaflet Scandal
A Reform UK councillor in Thurrock is under investigation after distributing leaflets with a slogan linked to a far-right group, sparking outrage and a police assessment.
Reform UK councillor in ice cream vote scandal
A Reform UK councillor in Hartlepool is under investigation by police after allegedly offering free ice creams to residents in exchange for their postal vote applications, in a shocking case of electoral malpractice.
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