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.
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2,000+ children vanish from UK care yearly
Shocking report reveals 2,400 trafficked and asylum-seeking children went missing from local authority care last year, exposing critical safeguarding failures. Urgent action needed.
OJ Simpson estate accepts $58M Goldman family claim
OJ Simpson's estate has accepted a $58 million claim from Ron Goldman's father, decades after the civil ruling. Discover the details of the long legal battle and why the payout will be a fraction.
BHP liable for Brazil's 2015 dam disaster in UK court
London's High Court finds mining giant BHP liable for the 2015 Fundão dam collapse that caused Brazil's worst environmental disaster. Read the full ruling details.
Judge condemns 'astronomical' private care costs
A judge has criticised 'astronomical' costs charged by private care providers after a council agreed to pay almost £300,000 for a teenage boy's placement. Discover the urgent call for government intervention.
UK Court Revives £36bn Brazil Dam Case Against BHP
British victims triumph as UK High Court allows historic £36 billion lawsuit against BHP over Brazil's catastrophic Mariana dam collapse to proceed, marking one of largest group claims in English legal history.
School Transport Costs Surge 24%, Councils Warn of Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals English councils' home-to-school transport costs have surged by 24%, leaving vulnerable families and local authorities in financial distress.
Baby Powder Legal Battle: Multi-Million Pound UK Case
A landmark legal case involving baby powder safety has sparked a multi-million pound courtroom drama, revealing corporate secrets and consumer safety concerns that could affect millions of British families.
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.
Teacher shot by student sues school over ignored warnings
Abby Zwerner, the Virginia teacher shot by a six-year-old student, files groundbreaking lawsuit against school officials alleging deliberate indifference to warning signs before the classroom shooting.
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.
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.
Reeves slams 'unfair' tax loophole for LLP partners
Shadow Chancellor targets controversial tax arrangement allowing limited liability partners to claim generous reliefs while ordinary taxpayers foot the bill.
£150 council fine for fallen tree branch shocks homeowner
A Kent woman was left stunned when her local council slapped her with an extreme £150 fine after a small branch from a neighbour's tree fell into her garden during stormy weather.
Teacher wins £7.5m after tripping on uneven pavement
A primary school teacher's routine walk turns catastrophic after tripping on cracked pavement, leading to a multi-million pound settlement and raising serious questions about pavement safety.
Christmas tree arrives amid bin strike fury
A London council faces public outrage after installing a Christmas tree while bin collections remain suspended due to ongoing strike action, sparking accusations of misplaced priorities.
Target sued over customer slip on spilled milkshake
Retail giant Target confronts legal action after a customer suffered severe injuries from slipping on a spilled milkshake in their Winter Garden, Florida location, raising questions about store maintenance protocols.
EU Court: Airlines liable for pets in hold luggage
Landmark European Court ruling establishes airline responsibility for pet welfare during flights, offering new protections for animal travellers.
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.
Woman Sues Johnson & Johnson Over Talc Cancer Claims
A British woman with terminal cancer is taking legal action against Johnson & Johnson, claiming their talc-based products caused her illness in a case that could have significant implications for consumer safety.
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.
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.
Council Tax Warning: Thousands Could See Bills Slashed
Exclusive: New research reveals millions in council tax support going unclaimed as cost of living crisis deepens. Discover if you're eligible for reductions worth hundreds of pounds.
Mitchum deodorant lawsuit over severe skin burns
Popular antiperspirant brand Mitchum confronts potential class action lawsuit as consumers report severe chemical burns, blisters, and permanent scarring from their clinical strength products.
Car Finance Compensation: Millions Could Claim Thousands
MoneySavingExpert Martin Lewis warns of massive PCP and hire purchase mis-selling scandal that could see drivers receive billions in compensation.
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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