Reform UK's turbulent first seven months in local power
After taking control of 10 councils, Reform UK's 'anti-woke' agenda faces the reality of local government in Lancashire. Helen Pidd reports on care home closures and rising complaints.
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Zipcar UK closure consultation after 31 Dec booking halt
Car hire firm Zipcar is consulting on closing its UK business, suspending all bookings beyond 31 December. Over 650,000 members are affected. Read the latest developments.
Peterlee's Budget Disappointment: Community Reacts
Residents and businesses in Peterlee express deep disappointment with the recent budget, calling for stronger political backbone. Discover how the town is responding.
Small businesses suffer as US shutdown halts contracts
Small businesses face payment delays and project cancellations during historic US government shutdown. Discover how UK firms are affected and what happens next.
US Shutdown Causes Airport Chaos: Flight Delays Mount
Exclusive: American air travel faces mounting disruption as federal shutdown leaves safety workers unpaid, causing staffing crises and potential security risks at major airports.
US Flight Chaos: Trump Shutdown Threatens Air Travel
Exclusive: Aviation industry braces for catastrophic disruption as political standoff could ground flights and strand thousands of passengers across America.
US FAA Faces Shutdown Threat That Could Ground Flights
Exclusive: The Federal Aviation Administration could face catastrophic shutdown within days, forcing flight reductions and airport closures that would severely impact transatlantic travel between the UK and United States.
London business activity hits 13-month high
London's private sector surges with strongest growth in over a year, outpacing national average as business confidence soars across the capital.
Trump's Shutdown Gambit Sparks Election Crisis
Donald Trump urges Republican allies to force government shutdown unless Biden administration drops all legal cases against him, creating unprecedented political standoff ahead of crucial elections.
Jason Manford slams Cheshire riding school objectors
Comedian Jason Manford has criticised Cheshire residents opposing a new riding school, calling the objections 'utter madness' in a passionate social media defence of the rural business.
Trump's shutdown ultimatum divides Republicans
Donald Trump ignites political controversy by advocating for government shutdown tactics, drawing sharp criticism from both sides of the aisle as budget battles loom.
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.
Republicans threaten shutdown over food stamp cuts
Far-right House Republicans are pushing for dramatic cuts to SNAP benefits and stricter work requirements, risking a federal government shutdown in their demands for welfare reform.
Major US Airport Faces Shutdown: Flight Chaos Looms
A major American airport could face complete closure and widespread flight cancellations if the US government shuts down this weekend, creating travel chaos for thousands of passengers.
Kilchoan's last shop closes in online retail blow
The remote Scottish Highlands community of Kilchoan faces a devastating blow as its only local shop announces permanent closure, highlighting the existential threat online retail poses to rural Britain.
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.
SpudBros accused of bullying small business in trademark row
A family-run potato business faces David vs Goliath battle after SpudBros allegedly threatened legal action over similar branding in what's being called corporate bullying of small UK enterprises.
Real-Life Succession: Tech Heiress's Power Battle
The gripping story of Gina, a modern tech dynasty heiress, battling corporate intrigue and family betrayal in a high-stakes power struggle that mirrors the hit TV drama.
Trump shutdown nearly caused presidential boat collision
Exclusive investigation reveals how the 2018 US government shutdown created dangerous security gaps, putting presidential vessels at risk of collision in Washington's waterways.
Delicatessen owner slams neighbours over helicopter customers
A rural delicatessen owner faces local fury as wealthy patrons arrive by helicopter, sparking a bitter dispute over noise, privilege and countryside values in the Cotswolds.
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.
California sauna retreat sparks community outrage
Exclusive: Upscale sauna and cold plunge facility faces community backlash in coastal California town as residents claim it clashes with local character and raises safety concerns.
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.
Baltimore Council's 24-hour restaurant ban sparks fury
Local councillors in Maryland spark fury as they attempt to block 24-hour dining establishments, threatening Denny's expansion plans in Honeygo area.
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.
Boston supermarket fury: Council accused of 'communist' tactics
Lincolnshire residents erupt in anger as council officials push through controversial supermarket development, with locals comparing the heavy-handed approach to Soviet-era planning methods.
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.
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