73 m. ago Woman who unfurled union flag from east London council building has charges against her dropped

Sarah White, 40, was arrested for public order offences after a migrant protest in August

Politics

1 hour ago Charges are dropped against woman who waved Union flag from council HQ during Epping migrant hotel protest

Sarah White, 40, climbed the steps of the Epping Forest building after marching from the Bell Hotel where she had given a speech on August 31.

Events

3 h. ago Charges dropped against woman who unfurled flag from Epping council building

Sarah White said her treatment had been ‘unjust’.

Politics

19 h. ago The Guardian view on the rising risk from flooding: uninsurable buildings should focus minds on climate adaptation | Editorial

The bleak future faced by one small town offers a cautionary tale about the threat from global heatingThe bleak prospect facing the market town of Tenbury Wells in Worcestershire, due to rising flood risks, is first and foremost a problem for locals. After seven floods in four years, and with plans for new flood defences around the town abandoned after costs rose to £30m, the town council announced this month that three buildings it owns, including a theatre and historic pump rooms, no longer have insurance. Independent retailers are in a similar situation, and some are packing up as a result. The number of empty properties is growing.Tenbury is at higher risk than most places from floods, due to its low-lying position between the River Teme and Kyre Brook. But the threat it faces is not unique, and will become more common in future. Last year UK insurers paid out a record £585m for weather-related damage to homes and possessions, after unusually s...

Events

5 d. ago Finalised plans to build row of shops in Paisley submitted to Renfrewshire Council

The development would take place at the site of a demolished church in Montgomery Road.

Economics

6 d. ago West London council's plan to exceed targets by building 25,000 new homes by 2042

West London council's plan to exceed targets by building 25,000 new homes by 2042  MyLondon

Events

8 d. ago Andy Burnham admits affordable housing targets for developers 'don't work'

The Greater Manchester mayor says the government should be building more council homes instead of relying on developers

Events

2 w. ago SNP's rent controls approved as empty and second homes poised for council tax hikes

The Scottish Government rejected plans to end tax breaks for the King’s properties and allow councils to force the sale or lease of derelict buildings or land

Society

2 w. ago Plans revealed to knock down Cardiff warehouse to build council homes

The former warehouse in Cardiff was vacated in 2024 by kitchen and joinery suppliers Magnet Trade

Society

2 w. ago Make Bungalows Great Again: Housebuilders are neglecting our older population, says LEE BOYCE

National House Building Council data shows bungalows made up 11% of new homes in 1990, but just 1% last year. It's run below 2% since 2010.

Politics

3 w. ago Hollywood star Sean Bean turns local community hero as he spearheads campaign to stop council building 1,636 homes on greenbelt land

The Game of Thrones star has joined forces with local residents as part of a campaign which seeks to halt plans to build on two areas of greenbelt land in his hometown of Handsworth, Sheffield.

Politics

3 w. ago Plans to demolish commercial units in Paisley and build new office facility submitted to Renfrewshire Council

Application for planning permission lodged for project off Hawkhead Road.

Politics

4 w. ago Legal action threat over decision to turn town's library into mosque

In the lead-up to a council meeting on the issue the building was vandalised in anti-mosque messaging

Events