18 h. ago Cruel new tactic migrants are using to reach Europe: African parents are flying to Spain and ABANDONING children... who 'could try to bring relatives over when they turn 18'

A welfare council chief in Menorca has revealed two youngsters were left at a bus station before their mums and dads jetted home. This image does not show any of the children abandoned.

Society

23 h. ago Council tax bills to rise for Scots after abolition of two child benefit cap by SNP Government

EXCLUSIVE: Up to 30,000 households could have their council tax bills recalculated because higher benefit payments will be treated as income.

Politics

36 h. ago Kent ‘down to the bare bones’, says care chief amid council tax rise fears

Nigel Farage’s party ousted the Conservatives at Kent County Council (KCC) in May, with a promise to slash ‘wasteful spending’.

Politics

3 d. ago There are plenty of ways to humanely control British borders. So why isn’t Keir Starmer using them? | Enver Solomon

Labour’s incoherent asylum policies are vilifying refugees. A better and more compassionate route is possibleJust 24 hours after he described providing asylum as the “mark of a decent, compassionate country”, Keir Starmer said the UK had been too “generous” towards refugees, and announced a plan to end what he described as the asylum “golden ticket,” which allows people to resettle their families in Britain. For a refugee who has pulled the body of their child from the rubble of their bombed-out home, or made a perilous journey alone as a young adult having lost their family, it certainly doesn’t feel this way.The government believes that to deter refugees from crossing the Channel in small boats, it must restrict their ability to reunite in Britain with their immediate family. It must also make it impossible for them to achieve settled status if they have ever claimed benefits or received a criminal record.Enver Solomon is chief executive of the Refugee Council Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago Ribena and Lucozade maker issues price hike warning to customers

Drinks firm says it could be forced to scale back expansion and prices may rise after £60m tax hit

Events

5 d. ago South Ayrshire Council appoints Scott Mulholland as new schools' chief

Scott Mulholland is vastly experienced in the South Ayrshire education sector.

Politics

7 d. ago Keir Starmer says tough choices to come on 'path to renewal' as he lines up yet ANOTHER tax rise

In a speech that focused heavily on politics but was light on policy, the Prime Minister signalled there would be a fresh tax raid.

Politics

7 d. ago Brexit to blame for Rachel Reeves’ tax hikes, Labour MP claims

A Labour MP has said ‘not a single tax’ would have had to increase if Britain had not left the EU

Politics

1 week ago Reform are ‘cowards’ for banning journalists from speaking to council chief – PM

The Prime Minister criticised Nigel Farage and questioned Reform UK’s commitment to free speech.

Events

1 week ago Kirkin’ of the Council ceremony takes place at Motherwell church

North Lanarkshire Provost Kenneth Duffy, The Lord Lieutenant Lady Haughey and North Lanarkshire Council chief executive Des Murray were joined by elected members and council officials for the traditional ceremony which celebrates the connection between the council and local communities.

Politics

2 w. ago Fury as more than two million people to get bin collections every THREE weeks

More rat infestations and fly-tipping are now feared across England due to changes to waste collection, despite a rise in council tax bills by many local authorities

Politics

2 w. ago Income tax hike of 2p to target pensioners and landlords would ‘level playing field’, think tank tells Reeves

Labour chancellor also facing calls to raise levies on lawyers, sugar, salt and longhaul flights in the Budget

Events

2 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

2 w. ago Retail and hospitality chains air concern over UK jobs market

Vacancies are falling while number of applicants rise as sector bears brunt of tax and minimum wage changes

Society

2 w. ago SNP appoints former MP and council leader Callum McCaig as party's new chief executive

The appointment comes after Carol Beattie stepped down with immediate effect due to personal health reasons.

Politics

2 w. ago Business news live: UK retail sales up but £18bn government borrowing makes tax rise ‘all but certain’

Stock market news and latest business and personal finance updates from Friday

Economics

2 w. ago North Lanarkshire Council chief set for top job at South Ayrshire Council

Stephen Penman is the new Chief Executive of South Ayrshire Council and will take up the role when leaving his position as Strategy and Engagement chief at North Lanarkshire later this year.

Politics

2 w. ago Next delivers profit boost, but cautions over ‘anaemic’ UK economic growth

The fashion and homewares group reported a 13.8% rise in pre-tax profits to £515 million for the six months to the end of July.

Economics

2 w. ago Former sports journalist Stephen Penman becomes South Ayrshire Council's new Chief Executive

Penman will leave his post as Strategy and Engagement boss at North Lanarkshire Council.

Politics

2 w. ago UK's productivity forecast to be downgraded sparking tax rise fears in Chancellor's upcoming Budget

Treasury officials are anticipating that the blackhole in the UK’s finances could amount to £30billion

Economics