Croydon Council is set for a £120m funding boost over three years after a historic government review. The new Fair Funding 2.0 model aims to better reflect local need, but the borough's massive debt remains a challenge. Read the full story.
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.
The European Parliament votes today on a citizen-led proposal for an EU fund to cover abortion care, aiming to close a deadly gap in access for millions. Follow the historic decision.
SNP's Angela Constance retains role after opposition motion fails. Vote follows claims she misled parliament over grooming gangs expert. Full story on the political fallout.
The EU Parliament has voted to slash the number of firms required to report on social and environmental harms, a move green groups call a 'betrayal'. Discover the details and backlash.
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.
Austria confirms the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna will proceed as planned, despite a financial impact from a four-country boycott over Israel's participation. Key details inside.
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'.
German parliament passes law to screen all 18-year-old men for military suitability, sparking nationwide school strikes. Defence minister warns conscription could follow if recruitment fails.
A key US advisory panel, now stacked with vaccine sceptics, votes on whether to alter the decades-old recommendation that newborns receive the hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth.
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.
Tasmania's landmark £1.13bn AFL stadium is poised for approval in a critical parliamentary vote, paving the way for the state's historic entry into the national league. Read the full story.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a Labour rebellion as rural MPs defy the government over the controversial 'family farms tax' on estates worth over £1m. Read the full story.
Presenter Vogue Williams is the third campmate evicted from I'm A Celebrity 2025 after a tense public vote. She described feeling 'relieved but emotional' after her exit. Read the full story.
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.
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.
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.