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UK Towns Under Siege from Racist Hate Groups - Investigation

Exclusive investigation reveals how organised far-right groups are systematically targeting British towns, with residents and community leaders pleading for urgent government action to combat the surge in racist intimidation and hate speech.

Climate Action: A Legal Duty, Not Charity

A landmark legal ruling establishes that combating climate change is a binding legal obligation for governments, not a voluntary act. This pivotal decision could reshape environmental policy and enforcement across the UK and beyond.

FBI Launches Lawsuit Against Trump Ally Kash Patel

The FBI is taking legal action against Kash Patel, former Trump administration official and author of 'Government Gangsters', alleging defamation and conspiracy theories about the January 6 Capitol events. This dramatic escalation highlights ongoing tensi

Protesters storm Israeli arms firm Elbit's London HQ

Dozens of Palestine Action protesters were arrested after a major demonstration at the London headquarters of Elbit Systems, an Israeli arms manufacturer. The group occupied the building, unveiling banners and demanding an end to UK complicity in the Gaza

Australia's £1.2bn Robodebt Payout After Illegal Scheme

The Australian government will pay over A$1.2 billion in compensation to nearly half a million citizens after its disastrous 'Robodebt' scheme was ruled unlawful, in one of the country's largest class-action settlements.

Taxpayer-Funded Traveller Site Buried in Rubbish

Exclusive photos expose a taxpayer-funded traveller site in Essex transformed into a wasteland of fly-tipped rubbish, abandoned vehicles, and environmental hazards, sparking local fury and a council investigation.

Travellers occupy public football pitches in Basildon

A group of travellers has set up an unauthorised encampment with a dozen caravans on public football pitches in Basildon, Essex, prompting the local council to initiate urgent legal proceedings for their removal.

Westminster Council's pavement crisis injures elderly residents

Westminster Council is under fire after a series of accidents on dangerously uneven pavements. Elderly residents have suffered serious injuries, including a 92-year-old woman who faceplanted on a cracked footpath. Locals demand immediate action as the cou

Councils Plan Legal Action Against Home Office Over Migrant Costs

Dozens of local authorities, led by Reform UK councillors, are preparing group legal action against the Home Office. They demand reimbursement for millions spent housing asylum seekers, accusing the government of breaching its financial responsibilities.

Hotel owner rejects government migrant housing contract

The proprietor of a luxury Welsh hotel makes a bold stand, turning down a substantial government contract to house asylum seekers, citing a commitment to local tourism, employment, and the community's character.

Labour Council's 'Eyesore' Mural Sparks Planning Row

Westminster's Labour council faces a fierce backlash and accusations of hypocrisy after commissioning a massive, brightly coloured mural on a public building without seeking planning permission, in a move branded an 'act of vandalism' by furious locals.

Quarter of UK pupils too hungry to learn, study finds

Shocking new research exposes the deepening child poverty crisis in UK schools, with teachers reporting a quarter of students arriving too hungry to concentrate, prompting urgent calls for government action.

Epping Forest Council declares 'independence' from government

In a bold political statement, Epping Forest District Council has symbolically declared independence from the UK government in protest against chronic underfunding and the 'broken' council tax system, vowing to withhold part of its payments.

The Beekeeper: Infectiously Fun Action Comedy

Move over, John Wick. Jason Statham's latest romp, 'The Beekeeper', is being hailed as a near-perfect, gloriously over-the-top action comedy that delivers pure, unadulterated fun. Discover why UK critics are buzzing about this must-see cinematic thrill ri

Trump's Press Reform Blueprint Adopted by UK Council

An in-depth analysis of how Donald Trump's controversial proposals for US press reform are being used as a blueprint by Nottinghamshire Council, raising alarm over media freedom and local democracy in the UK.

Epping Residents Vow Council Tax Strike Over Service Cuts

Outraged homeowners in Essex declare a council tax revolt, threatening to withhold payments in protest against deteriorating local services and soaring bills. The grassroots movement gains momentum as community frustration reaches boiling point.

Reform UK Councils: 100 Days of Policy Revolution

Exclusive analysis reveals how Reform UK-led councils are implementing controversial policies, from Union flag restrictions to sweeping service reforms, reshaping local governance across Britain.

Councils launch legal fight against migrant hotel policy

Defiant local councils across England are mounting a legal challenge against the Home Office's controversial policy of housing asylum seekers in hotels, citing a lack of consultation and strain on local services.

Scottish teachers reject pay offer, strike ballot looms

Scotland's largest teaching union, the SSTA, is preparing to ballot its members on industrial action after rejecting the Scottish Government's latest pay offer, raising the spectre of widespread school disruptions.

Rayner to sanction councils blocking housing developments

Deputy PM Angela Rayner unveils a major crackdown on English local authorities that obstruct housing development, threatening financial penalties and potential government intervention to tackle the housing crisis.

Nottingham Council's alarming boycott of local paper

Nottingham City Council's unprecedented boycott of the Nottingham Post raises serious concerns about press freedom, democratic accountability, and the dangerous blurring of lines between political grievance and civic duty.

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