Second Home Owners Hit with 500% Council Tax Hike in Scotland
Midlothian Council imposes up to 500% council tax premiums on second homes, generating £200,000 annually. SNP-led policy aims to free up housing for locals amid cost-of-living concerns.
Midlothian Council imposes up to 500% council tax premiums on second homes, generating £200,000 annually. SNP-led policy aims to free up housing for locals amid cost-of-living concerns.
The Conservative Party announces plans to prohibit four-day working weeks for all council staff if elected, citing taxpayer value concerns despite evidence of benefits from trials.
Travellers are exploiting bank holidays to illegally convert fields into caravan sites, prompting calls for law changes. Incidents in Kent and Hertfordshire highlight enforcement challenges.
The Conservative Party has announced plans to prohibit full-time council staff from working a four-day week, arguing it fails to deliver value for taxpayers' money.
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RecommendedA former tech boss sacked for warning about Chinese control of British firm Imagination Technologies has been awarded £1.5 million in compensation after a tribunal ruled his dismissal was unfair.
A new installation at Waterloo station highlights how AI and social media algorithms are creating homogenized beauty standards, pressuring women to conform to a single 'ideal' face.
Residents of Sundridge in Kent's stockbroker belt are furious after travellers paved over a field during Easter weekend, bypassing planning laws. Police made one arrest as tensions rise over the illegal development.
An Indianapolis city council member's home was shot at amid tensions over data center developments, raising concerns about political violence and local governance.
Wealthy residents in Sundridge, Kent, called police after travellers paved a field and ripped hedges, leading to an arrest. MP Laura Trott demands law changes.
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RecommendedCouncils in rural Britain are increasing charges for parking, weddings, and pest control as Labour's funding formula redirects money to deprived urban areas, sparking backlash over fairness.
Robb McGeary, 43, was issued a £600 fine by Ealing Council after an envelope with his name was found in fly-tipped waste. He argues homeless people rummaged through bins, scattering rubbish, and vows to fight the penalty in court.
Residents of Flamstead, Hertfordshire, are furious after travellers allegedly used bulldozers to lay concrete on green belt land, with reports of threats, damaged cars, and a police car rammed.
Democrats slam Florida lawmakers for passing a bill renaming Palm Beach International Airport after Donald Trump, with costs estimated at $5.5 million for signage, branding, and materials updates.
Lyme Regis Town Council must refund tens of thousands to restaurants after wrongly charging excessive fees for outdoor tables and chairs on Marine Parade, a public highway.
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RecommendedNew data shows 3.07 million Blue Badges issued in England, with up to one in five potentially misused. The AA calls for action as councils report prosecutions for fraudulent use of disabled parking permits.
The AA urges councils to tackle blue badge fraud, with one in 15 adults in England holding permits and up to one in five potentially misused, costing millions annually.
Millions face council tax hikes up to 10% this April, but experts caution that challenging your band could backfire, potentially increasing bills by £500 annually. Learn the risks and steps.
The AA calls for urgent action against blue badge fraud, with one in 20 people in England now holding a permit and up to one in five potentially misused.
Councils across England are being urged to tackle widespread misuse of blue badge parking permits, with one in twenty people now holding one. The AA warns that up to 20% of badges may be used fraudulently, costing millions annually.
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RecommendedA father's fatal motorcycle accident reveals systemic failures in road maintenance, with councils ignoring known hazards while politicians debate high-tech solutions.
An expert explains why cutting polite words from ChatGPT prompts has minimal environmental effect compared to AI's broader energy and resource demands.
Reform UK's administration at Kent County Council faces severe criticism for aggressive politics, broken promises, and lack of improvement, with residents and politicians describing chaos.
Official data reveals a dramatic five-fold increase in Traveller caravans across parts of England over two years, with Buckinghamshire and Kirklees seeing the largest rises. Councils report planning disputes and concerns over unauthorised sites.
During a segment on Storm Dave and travel advice, a BBC Breakfast presenter noticed a guest's background featured a Wembley sign, coinciding with Southampton's FA Cup victory.
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RecommendedAs council tax bills increase by 4.9% this April, households in England can explore reductions for low-income, benefit recipients, single occupants, and disregarded individuals.
Riccione's left-wing council has purchased Villa Mussolini at auction, preventing a former neofascist party member from acquiring the historic property. Mayor Daniela Angelini calls it an 'act of love and vision' to preserve democratic values.
Local councils in Sydney express fears that rapid datacentre expansion is causing blackouts, blocking residential development, and posing health risks to communities, as revealed in NSW inquiry submissions.
Royal Mail urges dog owners to display a four-word warning sign to protect postal workers from attacks, with incidents rising 2% to 2,197 annually. Failure to act may lead to delivery suspensions.
The Education Authority confirms a cyber attack on the C2K school system used by pupils across Northern Ireland, with password resets prioritized for exam-year students.
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RecommendedThe Education Authority confirms a cyber attack on the C2K school system used by pupils across Northern Ireland, with password resets issued and investigations ongoing.