1 hour ago Government monitoring Newham Council over concerns at how 'broke' town hall is run

Ministers are concerned about the council’s ‘significant value for money weaknesses’ as well as ‘cultural and governance issues’

Politics

5 h. ago Government intervenes in Newham Council over concerns at how 'broke' town hall is run

Ministers are concerned about the council’s ‘significant value for money weaknesses’ as well as ‘cultural and governance issues’

Politics

6 h. ago Government intervenes in Newham over concerns at how 'broke' town hall run after 9% council tax hike

Ministers are concerned about the council’s ‘significant value for money weaknesses’ as well as ‘cultural and governance issues’

Politics

9 h. ago Langbank surgery closure fears as Scottish Government health secretary urged to intervene

A decision to lock the doors on The New Surgery in the village would be "devastating" a campaigning councillor has said.

Politics

14 h. ago British Steel to hire more workers for first time after government intervention

Ministers used emergency powers to take control of British Steel and continue production at the site

Politics

5 d. ago Punters could turn to the black market with new laws set to batter bookies, says expert

EXCLUSIVE: Betting shops are concerned that more punters will turn to the seedy black market as new government consultations indicate a tax hike for online betting – shortening odds and decreasing prize money

Science

8 d. ago How Blair has changed the agenda for Labour on climate change

Editorial: The former prime minister’s intervention in the Labour government’s net zero approach has provoked heated argument – and rightly so. These are important, transcendent matters and have to be right – for the sake of the future of the planet and the living standards of people in Britain

Society

8 d. ago Hawaii plans to increase hotel tax to help it cope with climate change

Hawaii lawmakers are ready to hike a tax imposed on travelers staying in hotels, vacation rentals and other short-term accommodations and earmark the new money for programs to cope with a warming planet

Society

9 d. ago I used an online number plate checker to find out if I'm hit by DVLA £150 car tax hike

It took seconds to check how my car's CO2 emissions affect the amount of tax I'll pay this year

Economics

1 week ago Tax hike fears mount as Rachel Reeves faces calls to splurge even MORE on public sector pay

Pay review bodies have recommended 4 per cent for teachers and 3 per cent for NHS workers - significantly more than the 2.8 per cent the government has proposed.

Economics

1 week ago Luton Town's Kenilworth Road on fire as crews tackle blaze at famous old ground

A fire broke out in the laundry room at Luton Town's Kenilworth Road stadium ahead of their Championship clash against Coventry City on Saturday

Events

1 week ago 'I used free number plate checker to see if £150 DVLA car tax hike affects me'

Car tax rules changed this month but with hikes depending on the type and age of vehicle, drivers are turning to online tools to find if they need to pay more

Economics

2 w. ago I used a number plate checker to see if £150 DVLA car tax rise affects me

A recent hike to car tax is set to affect millions of motorists across the UK, but I used an online tool can help me find out if I'm set to pay more

Economics

2 w. ago Rachel Reeves US talks live: Chancellor under pressure to secure Trump trade deal amid tax hike fears

The chancellor is preparing for crucial Washington talks with Donald Trump's Treasury secretary

Economics

2 w. ago British Steel halts plans for thousands of job losses after government intervention

Chinese firm Jingye proposed to close Scunthorpe's two blast furnaces last month

Politics

2 w. ago Use car reg number plate checker to see if yours is exempt from £150 tax hike

The tool has been immensely helpful for motorists left confused following the latest car tax hikes that the DVLA introduced on April 1, 2025

Economics

2 w. ago Brian Leishman urges Labour MPs and MSPs to 'stand up for Scotland' on Grangemouth nationalisation

EXCLUSIVE: The Alloa and Grangemouth MP urged Labour politicians to "put country before party" and "call for Grangemouth to receive the same government intervention as Scunthorpe."

Politics

3 w. ago Rory McIlroy 'in line for knighthood' after Masters win as government to intervene

The Northern Irishman is set for the major honour after finally triumphing at Augusta

Politics

3 w. ago Readers' Letters: British Steel should be first of many UK Government Interventions

Government intervention in British Steel is a good start, says reader

Politics

3 w. ago Rory McIlroy 'set for knighthood' after Masters win – but only if government intervene

Rory McIlroy could follow in the footsteps of Sir Andy Murray, Sir Mo Farah and Sir Lewis Hamilton by being knighted in the New Year's Honours List after his Masters triumph

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