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Bishops Cleeve saves cobbler from Tesco Timpson plan
Residents of Bishops Cleeve rallied with a 1000-signature petition to block a Tesco Timpson store, saving a beloved local cobbler's business and protecting their high street.
Labour's Public Service Reforms Lack Strategy
A damning Institute for Government report reveals Keir Starmer's government entered office without a clear plan for public service reform, leading to chaotic policymaking and minimal progress.
Farage rules out council tax freeze amid budget shortfalls
Nigel Farage admits Reform-run councils face massive financial problems, ruling out a council tax freeze. Most councils plan tax hikes to cover budget gaps.
Southwark mum wins £700 over council care delays
A Southwark mother received £700 compensation after the council delayed arranging care for her autistic daughter and failed to complete her carer's assessment. Read the full investigation findings.
Sutton cinema staff piled rubbish in men's toilet
Exclusive: Former Throwley Yard Cinema employee reveals months of turmoil before closure, including waste management crises and payment delays. Discover the full story.
Planner exodus threatens UK housebuilding goals
One in five UK planners plan to leave by 2028, creating severe capacity shortages that jeopardise Labour's 1.5 million home target. Discover the crisis facing local authorities.
Croydon Council sues government over £10.8m funding
Croydon Council launches legal challenge against government's decision to withhold £10.8m in funding, potentially affecting local services. Read the full story.
John Oliver: US Public Media Defunding 'Just Stupid'
John Oliver exposes the dire consequences of Republican-led defunding of US public media, threatening local news and emergency services. Discover why this matters.
4th Hounslow Labour councillor defects to Tories
West London councillor Vickram Grewal leaves Labour for Conservatives, citing financial mismanagement. The fourth defection in a week signals turmoil ahead of 2026 local elections.
Howel Jones: Lib Dem Leader and Methodist Dies at 96
Tribute to Howel Jones, who served 17 years as Liberal Democrat leader while maintaining Methodist faith and Liverpool FC devotion. Read his remarkable life story.
Reform UK's rapid rise and chaotic fall in Cornwall
Reform UK's political dominance in Cornwall unravels as resignations and infighting leave party in disarray. Discover how internal conflicts and national interference led to their dramatic downfall.
Labour MPs fear election wipeout amid leadership crisis
Labour MPs predict catastrophic local election results as leadership turmoil deepens. Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces career crisis after budget U-turn. Read the latest political analysis.
Enfield Council's £1.2bn Debt Crisis
An auditor has issued statutory recommendations to Enfield Council to de-risk its £1.286bn debt, warning that its financial reserves have fallen below a safe threshold. Discover the full story.
English councils sell assets to avoid bankruptcy
Survey reveals most English councils are selling public assets like sports centres to fund soaring social care costs, with many also planning council tax hikes.
SEND funding crisis pushes councils to brink
Spiralling special educational needs costs threaten to bankrupt most English councils by 2028. Experts demand urgent government action to fix the £6.6 billion deficit. Read the full report.
Spain's Community Energy Revolution Empowers Locals
Discover how Spanish communities are taking control of their energy future through renewable cooperatives, reducing bills and carbon emissions while creating local jobs.
Minister intervenes in Tower Hamlets council concerns
Communities Secretary Steve Reed meets officials overseeing Tower Hamlets council amid persistent governance worries and councillors' overseas political ambitions. Read the latest developments.
London council lobbies Lords over £82m funding cuts
Kensington and Chelsea Council campaigns against government funding cuts before Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget. Residents face service reductions and tax hikes.
Brent Conservative leader de-selected ahead of elections
The leader and deputy leader of Brent Conservatives have been blocked from standing in the 2026 local elections, following a similar purge of eight Labour councillors. Discover the political upheaval in this North London borough.
Council failed to tell man his dad's care cost for 18 months
A South London man was hit with a huge bill after Wandsworth Council failed to provide care costs for over 18 months. The ombudsman ordered a £1,000 payment and apology. Discover the full story.
Lewisham Council pays £100 over complaint delay
A Lewisham resident received £100 compensation after the council took too long to handle her children's services complaint. The Ombudsman upheld her case.
Hackney Council pays £1k over care payment suspension
Hackney Council apologised and paid £1,000 compensation after suspending a vulnerable resident's care payments without a backup plan. Learn more about this complex social care case.
Nonita's Story: A Turning Point for UK Care System
The tragic death of 18-year-old Nonita Grabovskyte exposes systemic failures in Britain's care system. Her story reveals urgent need for reform to protect vulnerable care leavers.
Councillors face suspensions in government standards overhaul
Government unveils plans to suspend rule-breaking councillors for up to six months and withhold allowances to root out misconduct and restore public trust in local authorities.
Two West London Labour Councillors Resign
Two Hounslow Labour councillors resign, citing a 'toxic' environment and a 'deeply flawed' selection process ahead of the 2026 local elections. Read the full story on the internal party crisis.
Reform UK suspends Kent councillor in latest party crisis
Kent County Council member Isabella Kemp becomes the latest Reform UK representative suspended amid internal party turmoil and mounting controversies.
English football ditches political match tributes
In a landmark decision, English football authorities have agreed to stop holding minute's silences and armband tributes for international political events and conflicts, refocusing matchdays on sporting matters.
Lambeth Council axes 'lifeline' welfare support service
Lambeth Council faces backlash after confirming the closure of its key welfare support service, leaving vulnerable residents without critical assistance for benefits, housing and debt issues.
US Government Shutdown Becomes Longest in History
As the US experiences its lengthiest government shutdown in history, discover the real-world consequences affecting millions of federal workers and essential services across America.
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