Nurse's plea: Talk about death before it's too late
Former ICU nurse Julie McFadden urges families to discuss end-of-life care now. Her five-step guide can ease fears and clarify final wishes. Don't wait for a crisis.
Category : Search result: strategic planning
Banker wins appeal over Belgravia roof terrace
A millionaire banker has triumphed over Westminster Council in a planning row about his glass roof terrace, with an inspector ruling it's in keeping with the area. Read the full story.
Banker wins roof terrace fight after appeal
A millionaire banker has triumphed in a three-year planning row over his glass roof terrace in Belgravia. An inspector ruled it acceptable as 'all his neighbours already have one'. Read the full story.
Britain's £28bn Defence Black Hole Explained
The UK Ministry of Defence confronts a £28bn funding gap over four years. We examine the causes, from rising costs to new threats, and what it means for national security. Read the full analysis.
European leaders warn US policy risks turning world into 'robber's den'
French and German presidents deliver stark warnings on US foreign policy under Trump, fearing the collapse of the rules-based international order. Read their full statements and analysis.
Macron: US is gradually turning away from its allies
French President Emmanuel Macron issues a stark warning about a strategic shift in US foreign policy, suggesting Washington is distancing itself from traditional allies. Read the full analysis.
Macron: US is gradually turning away from its allies
French President Emmanuel Macron cautions that the United States is shifting its strategic focus, potentially leaving European allies to reassess their own defence and diplomatic postures. Read the full analysis.
Green Belt Caravan Park Must Be Ripped Up
A concrete caravan park built on Cheshire green belt land without permission faces being torn down after council rejects retrospective plans. Locals had branded it 'vandalism'.
Denmark PM tells Trump to stop Greenland threats
Danish PM Mette Frederiksen urges President Trump to cease threats over Greenland after he reiterated a desire to acquire the territory for its strategic defence value. Read the latest diplomatic developments.
Settlers of Catan: A Board Game for Better Thinking
Discover how the classic board game Settlers of Catan, with over 40 million sold, sharpens strategic thinking, negotiation skills, and resilience for real-world challenges.
Catan: The Board Game That Teaches Business Strategy
Discover how the classic board game Settlers of Catan, launched in 1995, helps develop resilience, negotiation, and strategic thinking for real-world challenges. A fun alternative to festive monotony.
Retirement anxiety: 'I'm afraid of living too long'
A 57-year-old's fear of outliving their savings is more common than admitted. Financial educator Vanessa Stoykov explains how $480k can grow and offers a roadmap to clarity for retirement planning.
Man hit with £104k bill after home extension too large
A Wokingham taxi driver says he's been left suicidal after the council ordered him to pay a £104,000 Community Infrastructure Levy for building an extension that breached approved plans. Read his story.
Labour's Sweeping Planning Changes for 1.5m Homes
Labour announces radical planning reforms to fast-track 1.5 million homes in five years, including new rules for green belt stations, swift bricks, and biodiversity. Discover the local impact.
Labour's one-chance rule to stop Nimby planning delays
Housing Secretary Steve Reed unveils planning overhaul to prevent 'weaponisation' of objections, aiming to accelerate 1.5 million new homes. Read the full details.
How to Plan an Affordable Party: Expert Advice
Event planners reveal four key strategies for hosting a fantastic festive gathering without overspending. Focus on atmosphere, not expense, to create lasting memories.
Russia and India Agree $100bn Trade Deal by 2030
Vladimir Putin pledges 'uninterrupted' fuel supply to India during Delhi summit. Discover the key outcomes of the talks shaping global diplomacy. Read more.
India & Russia Target $100bn Trade, No Major Arms Deals
Putin's Delhi visit yielded a 2030 economic pact and oil assurances, but concrete defence agreements were absent. Discover the key outcomes and geopolitical tightrope.
Sarah Beeny in showdown talks over illegal 'mini-Downton' home
TV presenter Sarah Beeny holds crisis talks with Somerset Council over her illegally built £3m mansion. A six-year planning battle with locals could see the 'mini-Downton Abbey' razed. Read the latest.
Ukraine Denies Russia Has Captured Strategic Pokrovsk
Kyiv refutes Putin's claim of control over Pokrovsk as fierce house-to-house fighting continues. Analysis reveals the strategic stakes for the Donbas region. Read the latest.
Bristol garden makeover sparks neighbour row
A bitter dispute erupts in Bristol's Redland over 'ludicrous' garden plans. Neighbours fear a 'concrete pit' while the homeowner insists it's for family. Discover the full story.
2026 holiday trick: Get 58 days off from 28 days leave
Strategic planning for the 2026 bank holidays could secure you 58 days off work using just 28 days of annual leave. Discover the dates you need to book for maximum time off.
Homeowner forced to tear down summer house in row
Andrew Causley must demolish his garden summer house after an 18-month planning dispute with a neighbour and Exeter City Council. The couple vow to fight the decision.
Couple's £3k battle over garden summer house
Royal Mail driver Andrew Causley faces demolition order for his garden summer house after 18-month planning dispute with Exeter City Council. Read the full story.
Worcester homeowner faces £170k demolition order
A Worcester mother spent £170,000 building a detached house for her disabled daughter without planning permission. The council has ordered its demolition. Discover the full story.
Beckhams in planning row over Cotswolds home
David and Victoria Beckham face neighbour fury over 30+ planning applications for their £6m Cotswolds property. Locals accuse them of 'abusing' the system. Read the full story.
Neighbours attack Beckhams over planning applications
David and Victoria Beckham face local fury over more than 30 planning applications for their £6m Cotswolds home, accused of 'abusing' the system. Discover the full story.
Default Yes for Homes Near Train Stations
New planning rules will give a 'default yes' to housing developments within a 15-minute walk of train stations, including green belt land, as the government pushes to build 1.5 million homes.
Trump's authoritarian tactics threaten US democracy
Experts warn Trump's administration is following the authoritarian playbook used by Putin and Erdoğan. Learn how civil society can resist government repression through strategic nonviolence.
Village fury over 65ft 'mega-shed' built via planning loophole
Outraged residents in a quiet Buckinghamshire village discover a developer used a 1948 agricultural rule to bypass modern planning permission for a massive industrial structure looming over their homes.
Page 1 of 4