Tourist tax powers granted to UK local leaders
Local leaders gain authority to implement overnight tourist taxes following Autumn Budget 2025. Discover how this will fund community projects and align England with international destinations.
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Schools face 4.9% funding cut risk over SEND costs
UK schools risk a 4.9% real-terms funding cut per pupil if the Department for Education absorbs rising SEND costs, warns the OBR. Discover the implications for mainstream education.
Slender Man Stabber's Conditional Release Revoked
Wisconsin authorities seek to revoke Morgan Geyser's conditional release after she escaped a group home with a companion. The Slender Man attacker faces returning to mental institution.
Wisconsin Seeks to Block Geyser's Release After Escape
Wisconsin authorities move to revoke conditional release of Morgan Geyser, who fled group home after 2014 Slender Man stabbing. Latest developments in shocking case.
Tory Cuts Leave Councils as 'Social Care Factories'
Labour's municipal reforms face an uphill battle against a decade of Conservative cuts that gutted local services. Can councils move beyond crisis management?
Starmer: Prince Andrew Must Cooperate with Epstein Inquiry
PM Keir Starmer insists Prince Andrew should provide evidence to US authorities investigating Jeffrey Epstein. Royal legal team continues to challenge jurisdiction.
Brit among five tourists found dead in Chile park
A British woman and four other tourists have been found dead in Chile's Torres del Paine National Park. Authorities confirm international victims. Follow for updates.
France investigates Vinted over OnlyFans links
French authorities are investigating claims Vinted sellers are directing users to adult content. With 23 million French users and no age checks, child safety is at risk. Read the full investigation details.
Council workers abused over flag removals
Council workers removing Union Jacks and England flags from lampposts face escalating abuse and threats. Authorities vow strongest penalties against perpetrators.
Rare dinosaur fossils seized in London smuggling bust
Authorities intercept 72-million-year-old dinosaur skeletons in London warehouse, exposing global fossil trafficking network. Exclusive details on the major paleontological discovery.
French intercept 80 migrants in Channel crossing attempt
Exclusive: French police prevent 80 migrants from crossing the Channel as UK authorities warn of worsening small boat crisis. Latest interception near Dunkirk highlights ongoing border challenges.
Teachout Endorsement Shakes Up NYC Mayoral Race
In a stunning political development, progressive champion Zephyr Teachout has thrown her weight behind community organiser Eisha Love in the Democratic primary, creating a formidable progressive alliance that could upend New York City's political establis
Starmer pledges Hillsborough Law in first 100 days
Labour leader pledges to introduce long-awaited Hillsborough Law, establishing legal 'duty of candour' on public authorities and ending decades of injustice for victims' families.
Starmer: Hillsborough Law in first 100 days as PM
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer commits to introducing the Hillsborough Law within his first 100 days in office, delivering justice for victims' families after decades of campaigning.
EU digital border checks paused at Dover amid delay fears
French border officials have suspended the controversial new EU digital border checks at Dover, preventing what experts warned could become four-hour queues for British travellers. The last-minute pause comes as relief for summer holidaymakers facing pote
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.
Household Support Fund crisis: Millions face financial cliff edge
Exclusive investigation reveals how the termination of the Household Support Fund is pushing vulnerable families into deeper poverty across Britain, with councils warning of catastrophic consequences.
SEND transport costs crisis pushing families to brink
Soaring transport costs for SEND pupils in England are pushing families to the brink, with councils struggling to cope and parents forced to reduce working hours.
Government cracks down on unfair council fines
Local authorities across England could be stripped of their power to issue controversial fines for minor offences like putting bins out early or parking offences, as the government launches a major review into 'over-zealous' enforcement.
Councils spend £2.5bn on special needs school transport
Shocking new figures expose how local authorities across Britain are spending billions transporting children with special educational needs to school, with costs soaring by nearly £500 million annually.
Connecticut Water War: Towns Clash Over Sewage Costs
A bitter financial dispute over sewage treatment costs has erupted between Watertown and Waterbury, Connecticut, threatening local services and revealing deep tensions between the neighbouring communities.
Lebanon orders army to confront Israeli soldiers
Lebanese President Najib Mikati directs army to engage Israeli soldiers following deadly border raid that killed a municipal worker, escalating tensions in the region.
Foster carers face racist abuse in England crisis
Shocking new report reveals foster carers and social workers across England are being systematically targeted by racist abuse and far-right campaigns, creating a dangerous shortage of safe homes for vulnerable children.
Madeleine McCann impersonator investigated for fraud
German prosecutors confirm Julia Wandelt is not missing Madeleine McCann as Polish authorities investigate her identity fraud allegations in latest twist to long-running case.
UK councils adopt 'Welcome to Country' for migrants
Local authorities across Britain are implementing a controversial 'Welcome to Country' ceremony for new arrivals, sparking debate about cultural appropriation and integration policies.
France's small boats surrender: Macron's migrant crisis deepens
Exclusive investigation reveals how French authorities are struggling to contain the Channel migrant crisis as resources stretch to breaking point, with UK border forces intercepting thousands.
Spanish villagers create English signs for lost lorry drivers
Frustrated residents in a Spanish village create homemade road signs in English to stop foreign HGV drivers from getting stuck on their narrow streets after official pleas for help went unanswered.
Indigenous tribes claim ownership of all homes in Canadian city
The quiet community of Richmond, British Columbia, has been plunged into turmoil after local First Nations tribes asserted legal ownership over all private homes and municipal buildings, leaving residents in legal limbo and threatening to upend property r
UK Hunts Wolf of Wall Street's Jordan Belfort
British authorities intensify their pursuit of Jordan Belfort, the infamous 'Wolf of Wall Street,' as he continues to profit from his criminal past through UK speaking engagements.
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.
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