Rare dinosaur fossils seized in London smuggling bust
Authorities intercept 72-million-year-old dinosaur skeletons in London warehouse, exposing global fossil trafficking network. Exclusive details on the major paleontological discovery.
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French intercept 80 migrants in Channel crossing attempt
Exclusive: French police prevent 80 migrants from crossing the Channel as UK authorities warn of worsening small boat crisis. Latest interception near Dunkirk highlights ongoing border challenges.
Starmer pledges Hillsborough Law in first 100 days
Labour leader pledges to introduce long-awaited Hillsborough Law, establishing legal 'duty of candour' on public authorities and ending decades of injustice for victims' families.
Starmer: Hillsborough Law in first 100 days as PM
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer commits to introducing the Hillsborough Law within his first 100 days in office, delivering justice for victims' families after decades of campaigning.
EU digital border checks paused at Dover amid delay fears
French border officials have suspended the controversial new EU digital border checks at Dover, preventing what experts warned could become four-hour queues for British travellers. The last-minute pause comes as relief for summer holidaymakers facing pote
Birmingham Council Bankruptcy "Probably Avoidable" Says Expert
Exclusive analysis reveals Birmingham City Council's financial collapse might have been prevented as expert questions Labour leadership's decision-making in Britain's second city.
Household Support Fund crisis: Millions face financial cliff edge
Exclusive investigation reveals how the termination of the Household Support Fund is pushing vulnerable families into deeper poverty across Britain, with councils warning of catastrophic consequences.
SEND transport costs crisis pushing families to brink
Soaring transport costs for SEND pupils in England are pushing families to the brink, with councils struggling to cope and parents forced to reduce working hours.
Government cracks down on unfair council fines
Local authorities across England could be stripped of their power to issue controversial fines for minor offences like putting bins out early or parking offences, as the government launches a major review into 'over-zealous' enforcement.
Councils spend £2.5bn on special needs school transport
Shocking new figures expose how local authorities across Britain are spending billions transporting children with special educational needs to school, with costs soaring by nearly £500 million annually.
Birmingham Council Bankruptcy: Inside Britain's Worst Council Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how accounting failures and political paralysis pushed Birmingham City Council into the biggest local government financial crisis in UK history, forcing devastating cuts to essential services.
Surrey Labour splits over £1.2bn council debt crisis
Exclusive: Labour faces internal division in Surrey as two councils consider breaking away amid government pressure to address catastrophic local authority debt. The political earthquake threatens Starmer's authority in traditional Tory heartlands.
Woking gets £500m bailout in council shake-up
The bankrupt Woking Borough Council secures a massive government rescue package as Surrey County Council takes control of key services in a dramatic local government overhaul.
Woking Council declares bankruptcy with £1.9bn debt
Woking Borough Council faces financial collapse with a staggering £1.9bn deficit, joining a growing list of UK local authorities in crisis. Discover how risky investments and government funding cuts created this perfect storm.
Foster carers face racist abuse in England crisis
Shocking new report reveals foster carers and social workers across England are being systematically targeted by racist abuse and far-right campaigns, creating a dangerous shortage of safe homes for vulnerable children.
Madeleine McCann impersonator investigated for fraud
German prosecutors confirm Julia Wandelt is not missing Madeleine McCann as Polish authorities investigate her identity fraud allegations in latest twist to long-running case.
UK councils adopt 'Welcome to Country' for migrants
Local authorities across Britain are implementing a controversial 'Welcome to Country' ceremony for new arrivals, sparking debate about cultural appropriation and integration policies.
France's small boats surrender: Macron's migrant crisis deepens
Exclusive investigation reveals how French authorities are struggling to contain the Channel migrant crisis as resources stretch to breaking point, with UK border forces intercepting thousands.
Spanish villagers create English signs for lost lorry drivers
Frustrated residents in a Spanish village create homemade road signs in English to stop foreign HGV drivers from getting stuck on their narrow streets after official pleas for help went unanswered.
UK Hunts Wolf of Wall Street's Jordan Belfort
British authorities intensify their pursuit of Jordan Belfort, the infamous 'Wolf of Wall Street,' as he continues to profit from his criminal past through UK speaking engagements.
Council Tax Crisis: Local Authorities Demand Funding Overhaul
UK councils issue urgent warning to Chancellor Rachel Reeves as financial pressures threaten essential services including social care, libraries and bin collections.
Cardiff Council abolishes cabinet system in governance overhaul
Cardiff Council votes to abolish its cabinet model, returning to a committee system that promises greater transparency and cross-party involvement in decision-making.
Record 145,000 UK Children Face Homelessness Crisis
Shocking new figures reveal the devastating scale of child homelessness across the UK, with over 145,000 children currently living in temporary accommodation as government policies fail to address the growing emergency.
Free Bus Pass Crisis for England's Seniors
Exclusive: The cherished free bus pass scheme for England's older generation hangs in the balance as ministers and local councils clash over who should foot the bill. Discover how this political standoff could leave millions stranded.
Record 145,800 homeless children in temporary housing
Shocking new figures reveal over 145,800 children in England are living in temporary housing - the highest number recorded since records began. This investigation exposes the human cost of Britain's housing crisis.
NZ Government Dramatically Cuts Māori Council Representation
New Zealand's coalition government has dramatically reduced guaranteed Māori representation on local councils, cutting dedicated seats by more than half in a move critics call a devastating blow to indigenous rights.
Online Scams: The Victims Forced to Become Perpetrators
New analysis reveals the complex reality behind online scams, where many perpetrators are themselves victims of human trafficking and modern slavery. Authorities must adopt a more nuanced approach to tackling this growing crisis.
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.
Labour warned against local election complacency
Shadow Commons leader Lucy Powell cautions Labour against complacency in upcoming May local elections, warning that writing off contests could prove costly for Starmer's government.
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.
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