23 h. ago Takeaways from AP report on a Chicago raid that signals a major escalation of immigration crackdown

A raid last month in Chicago has signaled a sharp escalation in the White House’s immigration crackdown and ratcheted up tensions in a city already on edge

Politics

46 h. ago UK city votes to HIKE parking fees for bigger cars in major crackdown inspired by Europe

A UK city has voted to raise parking fees for larger cars in a major crackdown inspired by similar moves in Europe. The move is the first of its kind in the UK to approve higher charges for SUVs and other big vehicles. Cardiff councillors have approved a new 10-year parking plan that will make...

Politics

6 d. ago Major fat jab crackdown as potentially deadly fake 'Triple G' jabs flood the UK

Early indications suggest retatrutide is twice as effective as existing drugs at helping users slim but it is still in clinical trials and has not been approved for clinical use anywhere in the world.

Events

6 d. ago Drivers of larger cars face higher parking fees in Labour council's crackdown on motorists

Labour council chiefs in Cardiff have announced higher fees for motorists with sports utility vehicles such as Land Rovers.

Transport

7 d. ago Speed limits set to change on 10 Welsh roads after 20mph review

Vale of Glamorgan Council announced that some roads could go from 20pm to 30mp and some are proposed to go from 30mph to 20mph

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7 d. 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

8 d. ago Majorca in major tourism crackdown with ban on party boats among strict rules

The much-loved Spanish resort will ban party boats, youth hostels and more tourist rentals as the crackdown comes following protests against over-tourism earlier this year

Society

9 d. ago Council announces 'major crackdown' on 'tenancy fraud' in £3m homelessness drive

Other measures include giving £550,000 to homeless charities

Economics

2 w. ago Protesters backing Palestine Action vow ‘major escalation’ in campaign amid crackdown

Defend Our Juries brand home secretary’s plan to give police greater powers to restrict protests an ‘extraordinary new affront to democracy’

Events

2 w. ago New skyscraper which will be one of the tallest buildings in Wales is approved

Plans to demolish Harlech Court in Cardiff and build a 30-storey sky-scraper on top of it, announced years ago, have been given the green light by Cardiff Council

Events

2 w. ago Blue Badges stripped from tens of thousands of Brits in major new crackdown

The government has revoked at least 22,000 blue badges issued to people with mobility or other disabilities who had since died as part of a record-breaking anti-fraud campaign, officials said

Politics

3 w. ago European giants set to face Celtic and Rangers in Glasgow with NO away fans after major UEFA crackdown

CELTIC and Rangers are set to face Roma in the Europa League with no away fans in Glasgow, with UEFA ready to throw the book at the Italian giants. Both the Old Firm clubs are due to host the Serie A side in the Europa League this season within a month - with Roma due...

Sport

3 w. ago Thousands of illegal Spanish tourist flats shutdown in major crackdown

In a crackdown against unregulated tourist accomidation, the Spanish government have removed over 50,000 flats on booking platforms, and are turning them into residental properties instead

Events

4 w. ago 'Cutting edge' AI robots crackdown on four major benefits and save Brits £480million

The Government said it was using “cutting-edge artificial intelligence and data tools” to help detect fraud on Covid loans, wrongful pension payments and people planning to illegally sublet social housing

Economics

4 w. ago North Lanarkshire Council’s deputy chief executive announces retirement

Andrew McPherson will retire in May next year after a long and distinguished career in public service.

Politics