London Borough May Double Council Tax for Second Homes
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is considering doubling council tax for second home owners and reducing support for low-income residents amid a £139 million budget shortfall.
Category : Politics
Police Name Man in Bexley Bar Glassing Investigation
Met Police are urgently seeking Billy Clarke, 29, after a man in his 30s was glassed at a Bexley bar, requiring reconstructive surgery in hospital.
Georgia Official Warned of Arrest Before FBI Raid
Fulton County Commission Chair Robb Pitts reveals he received a warning call days before FBI agents seized 2020 election documents in Georgia, amid political turmoil.
Royal Crisis: Epstein Scandal and Infighting Threaten Monarchy
The British royal family faces unprecedented turmoil amid the Epstein scandal fallout, internal rifts, and King Charles's health challenges, raising existential questions about its future.
Mandelson Police Probe Over Epstein Email Leak
Former Business Secretary Peter Mandelson is under criminal investigation by the Met Police for allegedly leaking Downing Street emails to Jeffrey Epstein in 2009.
Epstein Files Deepen Andrew's Royal Crisis
Newly released Jeffrey Epstein documents cast a darker shadow over Prince Andrew, vindicating King Charles's decision to strip him of titles and remove him from Royal Lodge.
ICE Attorney Removed After Viral Court Outburst
An ICE attorney who told a federal judge 'this job sucks' during a hearing about immigration detainees has been removed from her detail in Minnesota.
Ex-Hacker Paid Sources in Daily Mail Probe
Graham Johnson, a former phone hacker turned researcher, told the High Court he paid over £100,000 to sources investigating alleged unlawful activity at Associated Newspapers.
Andy Carroll Denies Breaching Court Order
Former England striker Andy Carroll pleads not guilty to breaching a non-molestation order by allegedly calling ex-wife Billi Mucklow. Next court date set for March.
Why Leftist Momfluencers Are Rare in Online Spaces
Analysis reveals a dominance of right-wing or apolitical content in momfluencer spheres, pushing progressive creators to the margins amid algorithmic challenges and societal pressures.
Bar Called Nazis for Hosting Nigel Farage
Hibou Blanc bar in Newcastle received online abuse and protests after hosting a Reform UK fundraiser with Nigel Farage, with staff called Nazis for working there.
Trial: Ex-Gamekeeper Accused of Shotgun Murder
David Campbell, 77, denies murdering Brian Low, 65, on a remote track near Aberfeldy in 2024. The High Court in Glasgow hears details of the alleged shooting and related charges.
Nigeria: 170+ Killed in Suspected Islamist Attack
At least 170 villagers executed in Nigeria's Kwara region by gunmen demanding Sharia law. Survivors describe hands bound, mass killings as sectarian violence escalates.
Two Charged with 2024 Murder of Jonah Ho-Shue
James Thompson and Dante Ashley face murder charges over the 2024 stabbing of 24-year-old Jonah Ho-Shue in Hornsey. The Crown Prosecution Service brought charges after a year-long investigation.
Farage's 'Non-Apology' Over School Antisemitism Claims
Nigel Farage faces criticism after offering a conditional apology for alleged racist and antisemitic behaviour at Dulwich College, with accusers calling it insufficient.
Child Sex Offender Caught by Police Facial Recognition
Mohammed Patel, 61, was arrested in Dalston after the Met Police's Live Facial Recognition system identified him as a wanted offender who had failed to appear in court for child sex offences.
Badenoch Uses Humble Address in Mandelson Documents Bid
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch employs an arcane parliamentary procedure called a humble address to compel the release of documents regarding Peter Mandelson's appointment as UK ambassador to the US.
Pentagon Flags Boy Scouts as Security Threat
The US Department of Defense has classified the Boy Scouts of America as a potential national security risk, citing concerns over youth indoctrination and organisational influence.
700 Federal Agents to Leave Minnesota, Says Border Czar
Tom Homan, the White House border czar, confirms a significant reduction of 700 federal agents in Minnesota, leaving around 2,000 agents stationed there, still far above typical levels for the state.
Starmer: Mandelson Lied on Epstein, Betrayed Britain
Keir Starmer has accused Peter Mandelson of repeatedly lying about his connections to Jeffrey Epstein and betraying Britain, escalating a political scandal.
Mandelson-Epstein Scandal: Political Winners and Losers Emerge
Sir Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure as Peter Mandelson faces police investigation over Epstein links, while Kemi Badenoch prepares parliamentary assault and Morgan McSweeney's role comes under scrutiny.
Camp Leader Admits Drugging Wife During Child Assaults
Jon Ruben, a 76-year-old former vet, has pleaded guilty to drugging his wife with Temazapam while sexually assaulting children at his Leicestershire summer camp.
PC Guilty of Fatal Crash on Emergency Call
A Northumbria Police officer has been found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving after hitting a pensioner on a motorbike while responding to a 999 call for a choking baby in Gateshead.
Camp Offender Admits Drugging Wife for Child Abuse
John Ruben, 76, pleaded guilty to drugging his wife and multiple child sex offences at a summer camp in Melton Mowbray, with sentencing scheduled for February 6.
China Unveils Star Wars-Style Spacecraft
China reveals conceptual Star Wars-style spacecraft including the Luanniao mothership and unmanned jets with particle accelerator cannons, sparking debate about military ambitions.
Spain Regularises Undocumented Migrants Under Sanchez
Spain, led by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, has announced a major policy to regularise undocumented migrants, aiming to integrate them into society and boost the economy.
Trump Tells Reporter She 'Doesn't Smile' Over Epstein Query
Donald Trump attacked CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins for not smiling when she asked about justice for Jeffrey Epstein's victims, dismissing the case as 'boring'.
Labour MPs Threaten Rebellion Over Mandelson Disclosures
Labour MPs warn they will vote down government plans to limit disclosures about Peter Mandelson's dealings with Jeffrey Epstein, demanding ISC oversight.
Activists Cleared in Elbit Systems Factory Break-In
Six Palestine Action activists have been acquitted of aggravated burglary charges following a break-in at an Israeli defence firm's site near Bristol in 2024.
US Report Explores Not Sending AUKUS Subs to Australia
A US congressional report has examined the option of not delivering any nuclear-powered submarines to Australia under the AUKUS pact, raising questions about the trilateral defence agreement's future.
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