Police gain powers to seize bikes from reckless youths
Controversial new police powers enable officers to confiscate vehicles from young riders causing chaos on UK streets, raising civil liberties concerns while tackling anti-social behaviour.
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Orkney Council seeks tourist tax powers amid visitor boom
Orkney Islands Council is pushing for powers to implement a tourist levy as the archipelago experiences unprecedented visitor growth, aiming to manage infrastructure strain and fund local services.
Ministerial power remains in new environment laws
Australia's environment minister will retain final approval power over contentious development projects under Labor's newly unveiled environmental protection legislation, sparking criticism from conservation groups.
Police stop and search powers expanded across Britain
Radical new police powers are being rolled out across Britain, allowing officers to search suspects without reasonable grounds in designated areas. The controversial expansion aims to tackle knife crime but raises serious civil liberties concerns.
Trump Plans White House East Wing Demolition for Ballroom
Donald Trump's controversial proposal to demolish the White House East Wing for an extravagant ballroom has ignited fierce debate about presidential powers and heritage protection in Washington DC.
Trump drops plan to send federal troops to San Francisco
In a significant reversal, former President Donald Trump has abandoned his controversial plan to send federal troops into San Francisco, following intense backlash from California officials and legal experts.
Trump's White House demolition fantasy causes outrage
Former President Donald Trump's bizarre late-night social media tirade suggesting he'd demolish parts of the White House if re-elected has drawn widespread condemnation and raised serious questions about his fitness for office.
Sadiq Khan demands greater powers for London government
London Mayor Sadiq Khan urges Labour leadership to devolve significant new powers to the capital, including control over business rates and rental market regulations.
Trump's Election Emergency Plan for Power Grab Exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals Donald Trump's allies are preparing radical plans to invoke emergency powers for overturning future election results, with a Virginia-based operative at the heart of the controversial strategy.
Labour reveals government documents undermining devolution
Labour reveals concerning government documents showing Whitehall's systematic erosion of devolved powers across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Westminster blocks Scotland's Canada trade mission
The UK Government has prevented Scottish ministers from attending a major international trade summit in Canada, sparking fresh tensions over foreign relations powers.
Kemi Badenoch exposed in WhatsApp leak scandal
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch faces mounting pressure after leaked WhatsApp conversations show she misled the public about correspondence with former Post Office chairman Henry Staunton.
MPs clash violently in Westminster devolution debate
Tensions reached boiling point in Parliament as MPs engaged in a heated confrontation over devolution settlement changes, with accusations of constitutional power grabs and broken promises flying across the chamber.
Jess Phillips confronts minister over 'disgusting' Commons conduct
Labour MP Jess Phillips demands answers from policing minister Chris Philp after he appeared to mock her during a debate about violence against women, sparking parliamentary outrage.
Trump's White House Demolition Plan Revealed
Exclusive details emerge about Donald Trump's alleged plans to demolish and rebuild the White House East Wing, raising questions about presidential powers and historical preservation.
Court blocks Trump's Portland National Guard deployment
A federal appeals court delivers a stunning blow to presidential power, ruling that Donald Trump exceeded his authority by deploying National Guard troops to Portland during 2020 protests.
Trump pledges federal troops for San Francisco
Former President Donald Trump vows to send military forces into San Francisco to address homelessness and crime if re-elected, sparking constitutional debate and local outrage.
HMRC Can Now Raid Bank Accounts for Unpaid Tax
HMRC gains controversial new authority to directly recover unpaid tax debts from millions of bank accounts without court orders, raising serious concerns about financial safeguards and taxpayer rights.
Elizabeth Hurley's Bikini Secret Revealed at 60
The ageless actress shares her photography tips while showcasing her incredible figure in a skimpy blue bikini during sunny English countryside retreat
Trump eyes military deployment in US cities via Insurrection Act
Ex-President Donald Trump reportedly eyes using the Insurrection Act to deploy troops in Democratic cities like San Francisco, raising constitutional concerns about military power in domestic affairs.
Democrats Slam Trump's Shutdown Threat as Constitutional Crisis
US political tensions explode as Democrats condemn Donald Trump's government shutdown threats and 'no kings' rhetoric, warning of democratic backsliding ahead of critical elections.
DWP demands nine years of bank statements from claimants
Exclusive: Millions of Universal Credit claimants face unprecedented financial scrutiny as DWP demands access to nearly a decade of banking history in new fraud prevention measures.
Trump: "No Kings in America" Amid Nationwide Protests
Former President Donald Trump makes bold constitutional statement during Pennsylvania rally as nationwide campus protests continue, drawing both support and criticism.
HMRC gains power to seize money from bank accounts
HM Revenue & Customs gains controversial authority to recover tax debts directly from personal bank accounts without court orders, raising privacy and fairness concerns across Britain.
HMRC can directly deduct from bank accounts for tax debts
UK tax authorities now have unprecedented powers to directly deduct money from bank accounts for unpaid taxes, raising serious concerns about financial privacy and error risks.
DWP granted new powers to access bank accounts
The Department for Work and Pensions has been granted unprecedented authority to monitor benefit claimants' bank accounts in a bid to combat fraud and save taxpayers £600 million annually.
Trump's Authoritarian Blueprint Alarms Democracy Experts
A coalition of democracy experts and former officials warns that Donald Trump's second-term plans represent an unprecedented threat to American democratic institutions, with detailed proposals to consolidate executive power.
DWP Account Raid: Banks Get New Seizure Powers
Exclusive: Major banking update gives institutions authority to freeze and remove money from accounts suspected of benefit fraud in sweeping DWP crackdown.
DWP's bank surveillance powers spark civil liberties alarm
Controversial new government legislation grants DWP unprecedented powers to monitor bank accounts of benefit claimants, raising serious civil liberties concerns.
ASIO's Expanded Interrogation Powers Spark Rights Fears
Human rights advocates sound alarm as Australian government pushes to dramatically expand ASIO's questioning powers, warning of severe threats to fundamental freedoms and democratic oversight.
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