A new 'Fair Funding' formula reshapes council finances, boosting deprived areas. But with most councils still hiking tax, is the crisis over? Explore the winners, losers, and impact on your bill.
Manchester, Bradford and outer London boroughs gain spending power in a new three-year settlement, while affluent southern councils face cuts. Will it restore local services?
Westminster City Council confirms hackers likely copied sensitive resident data in a November cyber attack. The council is investigating the breach's full impact. Find out which services are affected and how to get help.
A struck-off dentist and her two children have received suspended sentences for a £350,000 dental insurance fraud at their Finchley clinic. Discover the details of the complex scam.
New NHS dental contract tweaks aim to help urgent cases, but experts warn they are not the radical overhaul needed to solve England's access crisis. Read the full analysis.
New reforms will pay dentists more for urgent NHS appointments. A think tank proposes £150 annual vouchers to end the 'postcode lottery' of dental access.
New NHS dental contract changes aim to ease access to emergency care in England, but experts warn of insufficient funding and call for more fundamental reform.
A new report urges £150 annual dental vouchers for patients and more money for dentists to fix England's NHS dentistry crisis. Discover the proposed reforms and government plans.
Westminster City Council announces steep increases in burial and cremation fees at two cemeteries, with some costs jumping by 165%. Discover the full breakdown of council charge hikes.
Greenwich Council is selling three underused car parks to raise funds for essential services, sparking backlash from local businesses and shoppers. Public auction set for December 11.
A London musician was issued two parking fines after council workers painted a disabled bay around his legally parked Audi in Croydon. He calls it 'madness' and 'bullying'.
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Westminster City Council reveals which services are impacted after a major cyber attack and advises residents on how to get help. Critical services for vulnerable people are the priority.
A West London council has apologised and paid £250 to a domestic abuse victim after a watchdog found poor communication caused her 'frustration and uncertainty' over her housing situation.
Kensington and Chelsea Council warns residents of prolonged disruption after a 'serious' cyber attack. Bin collections continue but digital services face weeks of issues. Full review promised.
A 1960s tower block in Camberwell, deemed a substantial fire risk, will be demolished. Southwark Council plans new council homes for the site. Read the full story.
Rochdale council faces criticism for waiting over five weeks to suspend CEO James Binks after receiving a report detailing unwanted sexual advances. Discover the full timeline and fallout.
Three London councils were hit by a major cyber attack, potentially compromising resident data. Here is the full list of affected services and the latest official advice on what to do if you are impacted.
Amazon's Cyber Monday 2025 sale offers massive discounts of up to 71% on Oral-B electric toothbrushes and heads. The deals end tonight, December 1. Discover the best offers now.
A North London councillor with a £4m+ house condemns the new High Value Council Tax Surcharge. Discover the impact on London homeowners and the political row it has sparked.
A Cambridgeshire council terminates a tree surgeon's contract after he erected hundreds of Union flags on an A-road. The council cites political neutrality, while the contractor calls it a 'political judgement'. Read the full story.
Kensington and Chelsea Council confirms cyber attackers copied archived data from 2006-2020. Learn how to protect yourself and what services are affected.
Three London councils hit by cyber-attacks with data stolen from Kensington and Chelsea. Residents warned to be vigilant against suspicious messages. Systems disrupted across boroughs.
Labour councillor Katherine Dunne denies using offensive language toward Tory rival during heated council meeting. Conservatives demand resignation over alleged breach of conduct.
A London-based Palestinian doctor has been suspended for 15 months following an investigation into alleged antisemitic social media posts. Dr Rahmeh Aladwan denies all accusations.
An NHS trauma doctor has been suspended for 15 months pending a GMC investigation into alleged antisemitic social media posts. Read the full tribunal findings.
Security expert warns cyber attack on Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster councils could be far more serious than revealed, with ICO involvement suggesting data loss. Critical services affected.
Wandsworth Council submits plans for 81 new council homes on Roehampton's Lennox Estate. Priority given to overcrowded families and those on the housing waiting list. Read the latest.
Kensington and Chelsea Council has severed office internet access after a major cyber attack, urging staff to work remotely. Key systems remain offline for days following the security breach.