Australian workers' retirement savings have hit unprecedented levels, with average super balances reaching new heights. Discover how this financial milestone impacts your golden years and what challenges lie ahead.
Ministers face furious backlash after quietly removing legal requirement for housing developments to protect local wildlife habitats in major policy U-turn.
A startling new survey reveals that the majority of Americans are disregarding crucial Social Security guidance, potentially costing them thousands in retirement income. Discover why people are tuning out and what experts say you should really do.
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.
Environmental organisations launch unprecedented campaign against new planning legislation, warning it threatens vital protections for nature and green spaces across England.
The picturesque village of Blockley in the Cotswolds faces controversy as heritage rules require residents to obtain special permission for painting their front doors black, sparking debates about preservation versus personal freedom.
David and Victoria Beckham face unexpected opposition from local planners over their picturesque Cotswolds water feature, deemed an unauthorised development on protected land.
The Labour government's controversial planning reforms threaten to concrete over England's countryside while failing to deliver genuinely affordable housing. Exclusive analysis reveals the environmental cost of rushed development.
Major changes to UK travel regulations are coming into force, affecting everything from passport checks to visa requirements. Here's what every British traveller needs to know before booking their next trip abroad.
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.
Australian workers face significant changes to their superannuation as new government proposals aim to protect retirement savings from excessive fees and underperforming funds. Discover how these reforms could impact your financial future.
The Guardian's editorial challenges Labour's approach to environmental regulations, arguing that blaming wildlife protection for the housing shortage misses the real problem: Britain's broken housing model.
A Labour-led council faces criticism for deploying serious crime prevention orders - designed to combat organised crime - against small businesses for minor planning violations, raising concerns about disproportionate use of power.
A Kensington and Chelsea planning dispute over a modest bin store has escalated into a bitter neighbour feud, revealing the tensions lurking behind multi-million pound properties in one of London's most exclusive postcodes.
Rock icon Eric Clapton embroiled in planning dispute with neighbours over extensive renovations to his £15million Surrey estate, including new fencing and security measures that locals claim are causing disruption.
Sir Keir Starmer's Labour Party unveils ambitious planning reforms targeting green belt land for new housing developments, drawing comparisons to Disney-style communities and sparking controversy over urban sprawl and local democracy.
A bitter planning row erupts in Wokingham as a businessman's 'monster mansion' extension, built without full permission, sparks years of legal battles and neighbourhood acrimony. Residents describe their dream homes turning into a 'living nightmare'.
Property expert Sarah Beeny faces a stunning planning defeat as she is ordered to tear down a building on her Somerset estate, constructed without the necessary council permission. A dramatic twist for the development guru.
IKEA has announced a new £1.99 service charge for customers using its popular planning services. Discover how this change affects shoppers and what alternatives are available.
A British family has been trapped in their own home for three years, unable to use their garden due to dangerous, abandoned scaffolding erected by a neighbouring developer. Their desperate pleas for help have been ignored, exposing a shocking failure in t
Westminster City Council faces severe backlash and legal scrutiny after allegedly approving a controversial plan to house migrants in a city centre hotel without proper planning permission. The scheme, which proposed adding extra rooms to the Page 8 hotel
New research debunks the common political narrative that planning red tape is causing the housing crisis. Discover the real reasons behind Britain's homebuilding failures.
A British family's dream home has been plunged into darkness after a colossal warehouse was constructed directly opposite their property, sparking a fierce local planning battle and raising serious questions about UK council development policies.
A British couple could be imprisoned after illegally constructing a massive 10,000 sq ft entertainment complex, dubbed 'Britain's best man cave', in their garden, defying court orders and a lengthy planning dispute.
Discover expert-approved, completely legal methods to significantly reduce or even eliminate your Inheritance Tax liability. Learn how gifting, pensions, and trusts can safeguard your estate for your loved ones.
Exclusive investigation reveals how UK workers are sabotaging their retirement savings. Discover the five critical pension mistakes to avoid and secure your financial future.
NSW Planning Minister Paul Scully triggers backlash after describing residents opposing new housing developments as 'un-Sydneylike'. The controversial remarks come amid a fierce debate over Sydney's housing crisis and development policies.
A Melbourne homeowner's installation of a basic rainwater tank has ignited a fierce legal row with his local council, raising questions about property rights and sustainable living regulations in urban Australia.
The Minns government pushes through major planning reforms to boost housing density across Sydney and key NSW regions, facing fierce opposition from local councils and communities over infrastructure and character concerns.
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch is under investigation by her local council for potential planning breaches at her £1.15m Essex home, raising questions over property declarations.