58 m. ago 'Resign!' Leader of Kent Council urges water boss to quit after supply crisis in London's commuter belt

Linden Kemkaran, Reform UK Leader of Kent County Council, said South East Water’s chief executive David Hinton should consider his position

Politics

60 m. ago ‘Brighter future’ ahead for Scots under Budget plans, claims Shona Robison

The Scottish Finance Secretary has unveiled her draft tax and spending plans for 2026-27.

Politics

64 m. ago Lower and middle earners get a Scottish Budget boost but wealthy homeowners hit

The Scottish Budget will impact people’s finances north of the border - benefiting lower and middle earners thanks to changes to income tax thresholds, but hitting those living in the most expensive properties.

Economics

75 m. ago Drivers ordered to pay £6,000 and left with criminal records in London council's Blue Badge crackdown

Seven Blue Badge cheats have been hauled into court by Croydon Council with 20 more prosecutions scheduled

Economics

81 m. ago Zara Tindall's chic wool coat just got a huge £110 price cut in the Hobbs January sale

Zara Tindall wore the elegant wool coat for the royal Christmas Day church service, and it's now available with a £110 discount in the brand's winter clearance

Economics

87 m. ago Major changes on the horizon for Cardiff residents amid council plan to save millions

There are no cuts proposed by Cardiff Council for 2026/27, but councillors noted they would still be facing a £22.7m budget gap

Politics

90 m. ago North London residents including Benedict Cumberbatch and Ed Miliband’s wife face defeat over plans for £5.6m flats

Planning officers at Camden Council are set to decide on the proposals at a meeting on Thursday

Economics

92 m. ago Zara Tindall's elegant Hobbs wool coat now has over £100 off but is selling fast

Zara Tindall wore the Livia wool coat with faux fur collar on Christmas Day at Sandringham - and it's now got more than £100 off in Hobbs January sale

Economics

1 hour ago UK should ban children from social media because they cannot cope with toxic hate speech, terror watchdog warns

Jonathan Hall, the government’s independent reviewer of terrorism, said in a speech at the Policy Exchange think that ‘the question of how to regulate the online space is the most urgent question of our day’

Events

1 hour ago M&S winter sale sees 20% off coats including Thermowarmth jacket now £88, down from £110

Marks and Spencer's winter sale offers 20% off selected coats, with the Thermowarmth Quilted Duvet Coat reduced from £110 to £88

Economics

1 hour ago Jon Stewart on the Minneapolis ICE shooting: ‘We are in a confusing, dark place’

Late-night hosts discussed national outrage over the killing of Renee Nicole Good as the Trump administration ramps up ICE operations in MinneapolisLate-night hosts recapped a weekend of nationwide protests over the killing of Renee Nicole Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer as Donald Trump made a social media post referring to himself as the “acting president” of Venezuela. Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago Council approves average rent hike of £200 a year for social housing tenants

Residents will pay more for their rent.

Economics

2 h. ago Family homes worth £1.5m could yet be hit by Rachel Reeves' 'mansion tax' as officials promise to ensure new levy will raise as much as possible

At her Budget in November, the Chancellor announced a 'high-value council tax surcharge' in England on homes above £2million from April 2028.

Society

2 h. ago Apology issued after people faced weeks of missed bin collections in Welsh county

The chief executive of Merthyr Tydfil Council has issued a statement explaining the reasons for the delays

Politics

2 h. ago Honda unveils huge change to iconic logo – and it hides a ‘secret meaning’

HONDA is introducing a fresh take on its iconic badge. The Japanese manufacturer, which is consistently among the world's top sellers, is preparing for its next generation of hybrid and electric models. And to ring in the new range, the company is adding a new logo that it says evokes “two outstretched hands" to signal...

Politics

2 h. ago Homeless families accuse London council of harrassment and initimidation

Families in temporary accomodation accuse Lambeth Council of ‘intimidating’ home visits which led them to believe they were would be evicted

Society

2 h. ago London tourist tax could raise £350million a year for the capital

New modelling shows a 3% levy on the cost of a room could generate £352million in extra income for the Mayor every year

Economics

2 h. ago City centre junction transformed and buildings flattened for controversial scheme

The plans have led to a number of discussions by Cardiff Council's planning committee

Politics

2 h. ago Lanarkshire charity's vision for Stonehouse centre transformation

SMILE hope to repurpose the vacant former Canderavon nursing home - and have been boosted with the award of new funding to install a Changing Places toilet

Politics

2 h. ago Welsh council to force sale of empty homes to ease housing pressures

Long-term empty properties in Pembrokeshire are currently charged a premium council tax rate of 300 per cent and now the council can also make compulsory purchases where appropriate

Events