8 h. 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’

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12 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’

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13 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’

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2 d. ago The lesson for Labour? Until it can improve local lives and stop fearing Farage, more losses are coming | Polly Toynbee

Rapid, highly visible action in communities and a forthright attack on the new right – that is what’s needed nowIf you thought these elections were bad, just wait for the locals next May. Expect far worse for Labour, unless they act fast. As they tussle over which way to turn, left or right, stop and consider what’s ahead. They will be challenged by Reform UK in towns such as Barnsley, while their progressive city heartlands will be ravaged by Greens, Liberal Democrats, and pro-Palestine and other independents. Expect shocks in London boroughs that have been forever Labour. (Worth recalling that amid Labour’s landslide, Keir Starmer’s vote share in Holborn and St Pancras dropped by 17% in the general election when challenged by a pro-wealth tax radical.) With council elections in a third of seats in English cities, expect an eruption of local leftward rebellions.Those around Starmer may well be misidentifying the threat that matters most. Heavy vote losses to Lib Dems and Greens in ...

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3 d. ago Foreign Office issues warning to Brits after explosion in this holiday hotspot

The Foreign Office has issued a stark warning to Brits after an explosion in the early hours of Saturday morning

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4 d. ago Spain's best seaside city named and you can fly there for just £50

Spain's hidden gem, Altea, is making moves as one of the newest holiday hotspots with its vibrant atmosphere and beautiful beaches, perfect for those looking for a break from the city.

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5 d. ago Brits abandoning Spanish holiday hotspot as officials warn over 'battleground'

The island has been popular with British tourists for generations, but a host of bad press seems to have persuading sun-seekers to look else where for their holidays

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5 d. ago Astronauts swarm all over Brit holiday hotspot that is a £15 easyJet flight away

There’s a little bit of Moon here on Earth – but don’t ask NASA to get you there, easyJet would be a better bet, because you can get there from the UK for about 15 quid, although it doesn't look like Blighty

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6 d. ago Annual benefits bill for refugee households hits £1BILLION after surging by a third in just one year, leading to calls for Britain to leave human rights treaty

Government data revealed the total amount of universal credit paid to households with at least one refugee claimant soared to £1.1billion last year, up from £828million in 2023.

Economics

6 d. ago Travel fan says you should ditch tourist hotspots and pick these less crowded gems

A travel content creator has recommended three lesser-known European holiday destinations for those looking to escape the crowds in tourist hotspots

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6 d. ago Two major Spanish destinations confirm plan to cap tourist numbers

The holiday hotspots have stated that their '"residents are the priority nowadays", and have hinted at capping tourist numbers.

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7 d. ago European city frozen in time where dark tourists descend every year

This ancient city has become such a holiday hotspot that tourist numbers had to be capped at 20,000 a day. Still, millions flock to see this remarkable ruins of this once thriving Roman town

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8 d. ago Holidaymakers warned of 10 food items you can no longer bring back from France

France is a favourite holiday hotspot for UK holidaymakers particularly if you have a motorhome but you need to be aware of a new government ban on food exports

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8 d. ago Spanish holiday hotspot delays tourist tax in win for those planning summer trips

The region is looking for ways to curb overtourism

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8 d. ago New Council Tax warning to people inheriting a home from bereaved relative

Families inheriting a deceased relative’s home may have to pay additional Council Tax.

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8 d. ago Health holiday hotspot alert for UK travellers as serious diseases increase

The UK Health Security Agency said the number of serious illnesses infecting UK holidmakers has soared in the last 12 months

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8 d. ago Where is the cheapest council tax in the UK and how does London compare?

Nearly every London borough has increased council tax bills by the maximum amount allowed by the Government for the 2024/25 financial year

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8 d. ago Revealed: Map shows worst traffic hotspots for May bank holiday as Brits brace for double whammy of chaos on the roads and rails

The worst jams on Friday are expected in the late afternoon and evening when holiday and commuter traffic combine - with motorists urged by experts at the RAC to travel before 10am.

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9 d. ago Council Tax fraud warning as 1 in 6 Brits admit to dishonestly claiming discount

New research highlights an alarming trend in individuals dishonestly claiming the Single Person Discount

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9 d. ago Council Tax fraud rises as more people falsely claim single person discount to save money

Most people do not consider falsely claiming the single person’s discount as Council Tax fraud.

Economics