Brent Council Budget 2026: Tax Rise for Housing & Schools
Brent Council's approved 2026 budget includes a 4.99% council tax increase, funding £330m in regeneration, SEND school places, road repairs, and housing projects across the borough.
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Newham Kebab Shop Gets 5am Opening License Approval
Green Gate Kebabish in Plaistow secures late-night refreshment license until 5am after council finds no evidence of noise or antisocial behavior risks.
Green Party Wins Historic By-Election, Clinton Testifies
The Green Party secures a landmark victory in the Gorton and Denton by-election, reshaping UK politics. Hillary Clinton denies knowledge of Epstein crimes ahead of Bill Clinton's congressional testimony. A major study reveals health benefits of vegetarian
Reform UK Mayor Candidate Failed to Declare Hotel Stake
Laila Cunningham, Reform UK's London mayoral candidate, did not disclose her 5% stake in a Bayswater hotel for nearly four years as a Westminster councillor, potentially breaching the Localism Act.
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Orban Uses Anti-Ukraine Stance to Rally Hungarian Voters
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is intensifying criticism of Ukraine as a strategic move to mobilize his political base ahead of upcoming elections, analysts suggest.
Gorton and Denton By-Election Results Signal Political Shift
The recent by-election results in Gorton and Denton have sent shockwaves through Westminster, with analysts interpreting the outcome as a potential harbinger of broader political realignments across the UK.
Starmer's By-Election Crisis: Left and Right Squeeze
Labour faces a political nightmare after disastrous by-election results, with voters abandoning the party for both Reform and the Greens, leaving Keir Starmer searching for direction.
Clinton Testifies on Epstein in House Oversight Committee Hearing
Hillary Clinton denies knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes in a closed-door deposition before the House Oversight Committee, as global events unfold including US-Iran nuclear talks and Netflix's exit from Warner Brothers bid.
Plaid Warns Reform Government Would Set Wales Back Decades
Rhun ap Iorwerth frames the Senedd election as a two-horse race between Plaid Cymru and Reform UK, criticizing Reform's loyalty to Wales and outlining his party's priorities for the first 100 days in power.
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Ian Huntley Attacked in Prison: Suspect Yelled 'I've Done It'
Ian Huntley, the Soham killer, was assaulted with a metal pole at HMP Frankland. A suspect reportedly shouted 'I've done it' after the attack, leaving Huntley in serious condition.
Green Party Wins Gorton and Denton By-Election, Defeating Labour
Hannah Spencer of the Green Party has secured a historic victory in the Gorton and Denton by-election, marking a significant setback for Labour and Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government.
Green Party Wins Historic Gorton and Denton By-Election
The Green Party has achieved a landmark victory in the Gorton and Denton by-election, marking its first parliamentary by-election win and gaining a seat in northern England.
Greens Win Gorton and Denton Byelection, Labour Falls to Third
Hannah Spencer's landmark victory as the Green Party's first MP in northern England signals a seismic shift in UK politics, with Labour's vote share plummeting 25.3% in a traditional stronghold.
Family Voting Scandal in Gorton and Denton By-Election
Election observers report alarming rates of illegal family voting in the Gorton and Denton by-election, with 68% of polling stations affected, raising concerns over electoral integrity and party reactions.
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Politics of No Sympathy for IS Families in Podcast
The Back-to-Back Barries podcast explores the political debate over sympathy for families of Islamic State fighters, analyzing public sentiment and policy implications in Australia.
Four Arrested in London Pub Phone-Snatching Gang Raids
City of London Police detained four suspected gang members in dawn raids over a scheme targeting pub-goers, accused of stealing over £300,000 through phone theft and fraud.
Labour Concedes Gorton and Denton By-Election to Greens
Labour's deputy leader Lucy Powell appears to admit defeat in the Gorton and Denton by-election, suggesting the Greens won the argument to keep Reform UK out of the constituency.
Albanese's Grace vs Tame's Difficult Stance in Leadership
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese demonstrates a graceful approach to governance, while Grace Tame's activism presents a more confrontational style, highlighting diverse leadership methods in Australian politics.
Gorton and Denton Byelection Results Underway in Tense Race
Counting has begun in the crucial Gorton and Denton byelection, with a tight three-way contest unfolding in south-east Manchester. Green leader Zack Polanski claims his party is neck and neck with Reform UK to overturn Labour's 13,000-vote majority.
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Record 'Family Voting' in Manchester Byelection, Observers Say
Democracy Volunteers observed 32 cases of apparent collusion in the Gorton and Denton byelection, the highest in its 10-year history, raising concerns over secret ballot breaches.
EU Fraud Inquiry into Mandelson Over Epstein Links
The European Commission has requested an anti-fraud investigation into former EU trade commissioner Peter Mandelson following allegations he shared sensitive government information with Jeffrey Epstein.
Croydon Council Tax Rises 4.99% as Debt Stays Above £1.4bn
Croydon Council has approved a maximum 4.99% council tax increase while struggling with £1.4 billion debt. The budget meeting saw heated exchanges over financial management and service changes ahead of May elections.
Bangladesh Court Seeks Interpol Notice for UK Labour MP
A Bangladesh court has ordered officials to request an Interpol red notice for Labour MP Tulip Siddiq over a corruption case involving state land allocation in Dhaka. Siddiq denies all allegations.
Tasmania Remains Identified as Missing Belgian Backpacker Celine Cremer
Human remains discovered in a remote Tasmanian river have been confirmed as those of Celine Cremer, a 31-year-old Belgian backpacker who vanished in May 2023, bringing closure to a long-running search.
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World Cup Funding Crisis: $625M Held Up by Shutdown
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blames Democrats for a partial government shutdown delaying $625 million in World Cup security grants, sparking concerns from host cities about event preparation.
Morning Mail Friday: Australian News Updates (26.02.2026)
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Mamdani's Unannounced Washington Trip for Second Trump Meeting
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is meeting President Donald Trump in Washington on Thursday during an unannounced trip, following Trump's recent praise of him as a 'nice guy' despite policy disagreements.
Corbyn's Leadership Settled, Labour's Relevance Struggle Begins
Jeremy Corbyn's leadership role is now settled, but the Labour Party faces a critical struggle to redefine its relevance in modern British politics amid internal divisions.
Assisted Dying Bill Blocked in House of Lords
Legislation allowing assisted dying for terminally ill patients stalls in the House of Lords as campaigners accuse peers of sabotage tactics. The bill passed the Commons but faces amendments that could kill it before the parliamentary session ends.
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Plaid Cymru's Rise: Welsh Politics on Brink of Revolution
After a century of Labour dominance, disillusionment with Westminster and Cardiff has given Plaid Cymru a historic opportunity to reshape Welsh politics in the upcoming Senedd election.
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