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.
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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.
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.
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.
Ecuador Protesters Storm Presidential Palace in Quito
Ecuador's capital descends into chaos as hundreds of demonstrators breach security and occupy key government buildings in dramatic anti-government protests.
Bern Erupts: Pro-Palestine Protesters Clash Violently With Police
Shocking scenes unfolded in Switzerland's capital as pro-Palestine demonstrators hurled tables and projectiles at police during an explosive protest that turned the city's streets into a battleground.
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.
Trump pledges Insurrection Act use against Antifa day one
Exclusive: Donald Trump declares he would immediately invoke the Insurrection Act to quash 'Antifa and other radical left-wing groups' if re-elected, raising profound questions about military deployment on US soil.
Trump Demands National Guard in Portland and Chicago
Former President Donald Trump calls for immediate National Guard intervention in Democratic-led cities facing escalating violence, criticising leadership failures.
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.
Portland 'I Can't Breathe' protests turn confrontational
Tensions flared in Portland as demonstrators protesting police conduct faced off against officers in dramatic nighttime confrontations, marking a resurgence of civil unrest in the city.
Police storm Ecuador university in diesel protest crackdown
Riot police in Ecuador have forcibly entered a major Quito university campus after demonstrators blocked roads in protest against soaring diesel prices, leading to multiple arrests and escalating tensions.
Labour unveils radical devolution plans for local power
Senior Labour figures Lucy Powell and Bridget Phillipson announce ambitious plans to devolve significant powers from Whitehall to local communities, marking a fundamental restructuring of British governance.
Trump pledges National Guard for Portland if re-elected
Former President Donald Trump pledges to send National Guard troops to Portland if re-elected, reigniting debates about federal power and civil liberties in American cities.
Maldives police arrest opposition protesters amid crackdown
Maldivian authorities have arrested multiple opposition protesters in a dramatic crackdown following demonstrations against President Mohamed Muizzu's government. The unrest comes amid growing political divisions in the Indian Ocean archipelago.
Madagascar President Accuses Protesters of Coup Attempt
Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina faces mounting opposition as he denounces anti-government protests as an attempted coup, while critics condemn his authoritarian tactics and suppression of dissent.
Morocco rocked by mass protests over economic crisis
Thousands of Moroccans take to the streets in angry demonstrations against economic hardship, unemployment, and government inaction as living costs spiral out of control.
Nottinghamshire Council Reverses Journalist Ban
A Reform UK-led council in Nottinghamshire has reversed its decision to bar local journalists from meetings following widespread criticism and accusations of undermining democracy.
Portland Antifa activists face federal charges for vandalism
Federal authorities deliver crushing blow to Antifa network in Portland as multiple activists face serious charges for coordinated attacks on ICE facilities and city infrastructure.
Morocco anti-corruption protests sweep nation
Thousands of Moroccans have taken to the streets in coordinated nationwide demonstrations, voicing mounting frustration over systemic corruption and demanding urgent political reforms from authorities.
Morocco protests turn deadly as police open fire
Moroccan cities erupt in violence as security forces fire live ammunition on demonstrators, marking the first deaths in escalating youth-led protests against government policies and economic conditions.
Morocco protests over subsidy cuts turn violent
Morocco faces social unrest as thousands protest against government austerity measures, with demonstrations turning violent in several cities amid rising living costs.
Russell Martin's Rangers nightmare: Inside the toxic fallout
Exclusive insight into the dressing room turmoil at Rangers as manager Russell Martin faces player rebellion and fan fury following disastrous team decisions.
Reform UK Launches Trump-Style Boycott of Nottingham Post
Reform UK councillors in Nottinghamshire launch a Trumpian media boycott against the Nottingham Post, accusing it of biased reporting on their first 100 days in power. The dramatic move escalates tensions between the new administration and local press.
Secret Files Warn of NI Race Riot 'Permacrisis'
Exclusive: Leaked Whitehall documents reveal stark warnings of escalating community tensions and potential civil unrest in Northern Ireland, with officials fearing a 'permacrisis' scenario.
Paris Police Fire Tear Gas on Striking Protesters
Riot police in Paris have fired tear gas and used force to disperse striking protesters, as tensions over economic reforms boil over into the streets. Shocking footage captures the chaotic scenes.
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