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#reproductive-rights
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
19 hours ago

Councils slammed as hundreds of employees found to earn more than the Prime Minister

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues like reproductive rights and local government salaries without paywalls.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
16 hours ago

UK councils to get extra 41m funding to crack down on rogue landlords'

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, supported by donations, while English councils receive funding to enforce new landlord regulations.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 hours ago

UK workers should stay at home to save fuel, says ex-government adviser

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Warning issued over precarious' state of long-term adult social care in England

The Independent provides critical journalism on pressing issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Awful April' looms for British households with council tax and water bill hikes

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Home Office expected to close down another 11 asylum hotels

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
19 hours ago

Councils slammed as hundreds of employees found to earn more than the Prime Minister

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues like reproductive rights and local government salaries without paywalls.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
16 hours ago

UK councils to get extra 41m funding to crack down on rogue landlords'

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, supported by donations, while English councils receive funding to enforce new landlord regulations.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 hours ago

UK workers should stay at home to save fuel, says ex-government adviser

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Warning issued over precarious' state of long-term adult social care in England

The Independent provides critical journalism on pressing issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Awful April' looms for British households with council tax and water bill hikes

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Home Office expected to close down another 11 asylum hotels

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
#havering
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 hours ago

Reform UK seeks breakthrough in fragmented Havering Council

Havering's political landscape is complex, with no single party in control and ongoing financial challenges.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 hours ago

Reform UK seeks breakthrough in fragmented Havering Council

Havering's political landscape is complex, with no single party in control and ongoing financial challenges.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
8 hours ago

The cities set to feel impact of the new 20 ETA levy on inbound business travel - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The new Electronic Travel Authorisation charge, effective from April 8, imposes a £20 fee on overseas travelers entering the UK, which could dampen inbound travel volumes across key business hubs.
London
Environment
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

The Role of Exhaust Repairs in Emission Control

Vehicle emissions are critical for compliance and corporate image, making timely exhaust repairs essential for environmental accountability.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 hours ago

Individuals fleeing the Gulf could be facing a hefty tax bill from HMRC - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Many UK nationals working in the UAE, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia are looking to return home. However, being in the UK increases the likelihood of being classified as a UK tax resident under the Statutory Residence Test (SRT).
UK news
Chelsea
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
9 hours ago

Chelsea financial accounts reveal why Blues must become a selling club immediately

Chelsea's financial strategy involves selling assets to its parent company for immediate profits, raising concerns about compliance and operational losses.
#fuel-prices
Silicon Valley real estate
fromPadailypost
6 hours ago

Council rejects plan to rein in compounds of the wealthy

Palo Alto City Council rejected a proposal to regulate large residential compounds in Crescent Park, prioritizing broader city construction rules instead.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
7 hours ago

The appraisal gap in 2026

Real estate valuations are increasingly challenged by outdated data, climate impacts, and reliance on Automated Valuation Models, leading to significant appraisal gaps.
EU data protection
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

UK could adopt EU single market rules under new legislation

UK government plans to adopt EU single market rules without parliamentary votes, aiming to lower business costs and streamline regulations.
New York City
fromStrongtowns
1 day ago

New York City and the Myth of a Balanced Budget | Strong Towns

New York City faces a significant budget gap despite its economic success, raising questions about the nature of the financial issues at hand.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

We have complied with financial rules - West Brom

West Bromwich Albion acknowledges media reports relating to the club's compliance with the EFL's profitability and sustainability (P&S) rules. The club considers that it has fully complied with the P&S rules.
English Premier League
London startup
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago

London's data centre surge is creating a capacity squeeze for businesses across the capital - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

London's data centre market is expanding rapidly due to rising demand, but securing timely access to infrastructure is becoming increasingly challenging for businesses.
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Revenue has registered judgment mortgages against home and farmland of fuel protest leader who claimed he owed taxman no money

The collector general has secured six debt judgments against James Geoghegan in the past six-and-a-half years for a total of almost €550,000.
Boston real estate
fromThe Walrus
1 day ago

I Bought a House and Became Part of the Problem | The Walrus

I never expected to own a home. I wasn't born into generational wealth. I grew up poor. There was-and is-no big family inheritance coming my way. Not property. Not cash. Not stocks or bonds or whatever financial instrument one might trade or sell or leverage to join the landed class.
Canada news
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Britain could adopt single market rules without MPs' vote as part of UK-EU reset

UK ministers plan to reshape EU relations with new legislation allowing dynamic alignment without full parliamentary votes.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Britain's shadow workforce is paid as little as 65p an hour. Who cares for the carers? | Frances Ryan

Unpaid carers in the UK are increasingly filling gaps in the social care system, with 1.9 million providing full-time care in 2023-24.
Remote teams
fromLADbible
4 days ago

300,000 Brits working from home issued warning after major benefit cut

Working from home offers financial benefits, but tax relief for WFH employees will be eliminated starting April 2026.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 hours ago

Lib Dems call for GP guarantee on new housing developments

"Too often new developments don't come with the services and infrastructure they need. Our policy would get new or expanded GP surgeries up and running to serve new developments, right from the moment the first homes are sold."
UK politics
Higher education
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Excessive' financial risks threaten survival of many English universities, report warns

English universities are facing financial risks due to excessive borrowing, rapid expansion, and over-reliance on international students, threatening their sustainability.
UK news
fromTheregister
7 hours ago

UK state bank considers lengthening disastrous IT program

The UK's NS&I faces a £3 billion overhaul crisis, with delays and budget overruns prompting a review of its digital transformation plans.
London
fromTime Out London
7 hours ago

It's official: London is the second greenest city in the UK

Green spaces in cities are essential for mental and physical health, with London being the largest urban forest globally.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

Founders push for 'repeat entrepreneur relief' to keep exit capital flowing back into UK start-ups

A proposed 'repeat entrepreneur relief' aims to encourage reinvestment of capital gains into new ventures by deferring capital gains tax indefinitely.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Record number of homes in Great Britain turn to green energy as fuel prices soar

Octopus Energy reported that its heat pump orders more than doubled in March compared to February, while sales of solar power systems increased by almost 80%. This trend reflects a growing consumer shift towards renewable energy solutions.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

What the interest rate cap on student loans means for graduates

The government is capping the interest rate on plan 2 loans at 6% from 1 September, for the 2026-27 academic year. This new cap will also apply to postgraduate plan 3 loans, protecting students from inflation pressures.
Higher education
London
fromwww.bbc.com
7 hours ago

What you need to know as Hillingdon heads into local elections

Hillingdon is the second-largest and one of the greenest boroughs in Greater London, with a rich history and diverse demographics.
#child-poverty
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
21 hours ago

Austerity-era benefit cuts plunged nearly a quarter' of children into poverty

Austerity measures in Britain have led to a significant increase in long-term childhood poverty, affecting nearly a quarter of children born since 2010.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
21 hours ago

Austerity-era benefit cuts plunged nearly a quarter' of children into poverty

Austerity measures in Britain have led to a significant increase in long-term childhood poverty, affecting nearly a quarter of children born since 2010.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

More than a fifth of UK's austerity children' scarred by poverty, study says

Austerity policies have led to 23% of British children experiencing long-term poverty, significantly impacting their health and life chances.
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

Rising energy costs from Middle East conflict set to leave UK households 480 worse off this year

The thinktank warned on Monday that surging gas, electricity and petrol prices had fundamentally altered the outlook for living standards in 2026. Before the Iran war erupted in late February, working-age households were tracking towards modest income growth of 0.9 per cent. That figure has now swung to a projected decline of 0.6 per cent, a turnaround worth £480 per household.
UK news
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 days ago

Troubled waters: Will Hammersmith Bridge ever reopen?

Hammersmith Bridge faces a funding deadlock for repairs, with costs reaching £250 million and no clear resolution in sight after seven years.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Local elections profile: Haringey

Haringey is at the heart of north London: it has leafy, affluent areas beside busy urban neighbourhoods; hundreds of restaurants serving cuisine from all over the world; and great parks and open spaces.
London
#local-government
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 hours ago
UK politics

Hundreds of council staff out-earn Starmer as local authority pay hits record high - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Over 300 council employees in the UK earn more than the Prime Minister, reflecting a rise in senior local authority pay.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
16 hours ago

How the government is getting tough on UK councils over pothole failures

Funding for local road maintenance is contingent on councils demonstrating effective spending to avoid losing significant financial support.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
16 hours ago

How the government is getting tough on UK councils over pothole failures

Funding for local road maintenance is contingent on councils demonstrating effective spending to avoid losing significant financial support.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
11 minutes ago

Jenrick demands emergency fuel VAT cut as pressure mounts on Reeves - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

People are suffering right across the country. Everyone is finding life challenging at the moment. A temporary VAT cut could reduce the cost of fuel by around 13p per litre for petrol and 16p for diesel.
UK politics
London
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Local elections profile: Hammersmith and Fulham

Hammersmith and Fulham is a vibrant west London borough known for its restaurants, parks, and three professional football clubs.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Experts issue mortgage cost warning as buyer demand drops

Rising mortgage costs are impacting buyer demand and house price expectations in the UK property market, leading to a slowdown in sales.
fromIndependent
2 days ago

'Greed is behind it': Ringsend locals threaten legal action over affordable housing at Johnny Ronan's Glass Bottle site

Locals living near the Irish Glass Bottle site in Dublin have threatened legal action blocking a Johnny Ronan-led consortium from renting or selling new apartments there. The row centres on the provision of affordable housing and a 2018 agreement made when the site was given strategic development zone (SDZ) planning status to fast-track the delivery of almost 4,000 homes.
London politics
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Six great reads: the man who let snakes bite him, masked heavy metal and the brutal reality for foreign students in the UK

Tim Friede's self-experimentation with snake bites aims to create a universal antivenom amid increasing human-snake interactions due to climate change.
London politics
fromianVisits
3 days ago

Green light given for 3,300-home Edgware redevelopment

The redevelopment of Edgware town centre will proceed after the Mayor of London declined to intervene in the planning process.
UK politics
fromMail Online
3 hours ago

Gen Z exodus: Report finds three in four now quitting UK aged under 35

The cost of living is driving a significant exodus of young Britons under 35 from the UK.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

People are so judgmental': the growing cohort of over-55s facing homelessness

Older individuals in the UK face rising homelessness due to inadequate benefits and soaring rents, leading to severe mental health impacts and loss of dignity.
fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours ago

Mahmood's migration changes will deliver fraction of claimed savings, data suggests

Shabana Mahmood's migration changes are expected to save just 600m, about 6% of the 10bn the home secretary claimed, according to the government's own data.
UK politics
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Councils pressed to use universal parking app to cut 'unfair' fines

The government is promoting a nationwide parking payment app to reduce fines and simplify payments for drivers across England.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

We can't increase prices any more': UK hospitality firms hit by cost triple blow

Hospitality businesses face severe challenges due to rising costs, energy prices, and reduced consumer spending post-Covid-19.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

More than 170,000 miss out on 800 HMRC tax rebate due to problematic' system

Hundreds of thousands of taxpayers are missing out on HMRC refunds averaging 800 due to uncashed cheques and overpayment of taxes.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Anas Sarwar asks voters in Scotland to give Labour five years to fix SNP's mess'

Anas Sarwar urges voters to give Labour five years to address issues caused by the SNP, promising tax cuts and more affordable homes.
#london-elections
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Thousands of unpaid carers to face DWP repayment demands during overhaul

Thousands of unpaid carers face unfair benefit repayment demands despite a government initiative to address welfare injustices.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Tice 91,000 tax row is 'minor administrative error', party claims

Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice's property company faced scrutiny for failing to pay tax before dividends, labeled a minor error by his party.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Voting for populist parties in local polls will put NHS at risk, says Streeting

Voting for populist parties in upcoming elections could jeopardize the NHS, according to Wes Streeting.
#council-tax
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Council tax rises for April confirmed as some areas face 9% increase

Council tax rates in England are increasing, with the majority of councils raising rates by 4.99% and some exceeding that limit.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Seven local authorities set to hike council tax by more than 5%

Seven English local authorities received permission to raise council tax above the usual 5% cap to ease severe financial pressures.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I had to learn very quickly': Reform UK leader, 19, defends council tax rise

Warwickshire council proposes a 3.89% council tax rise while officers warn that anything under 5% could endanger the authority's financial viability.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Council tax bills in England to rise in April - see how yours compares

Council tax in England will rise by 4.9% in 2026-27, increasing financial pressure on households amid rising costs of living.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Council tax rises for April confirmed as some areas face 9% increase

Council tax rates in England are increasing, with the majority of councils raising rates by 4.99% and some exceeding that limit.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Greens launch local election campaign with focus on housing

Green Party leader Zack Polanski criticizes the government for failing to build affordable housing and calls for rent controls in London.
Real estate
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'Massscale fraud' feared in council lettings

Police probe in Barking and Dagenham alleges hundreds of council-owned homes were fraudulently allocated by corrupt housing officers, linked to organised crime and illicit use.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

National app could end parking headaches for drivers

The National Parking Platform initiative aims to simplify parking payments by allowing drivers to use one app for multiple services.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

'Why councils need tourism tax revenue by default'

London boroughs demand 50% of revenue from a new tourist tax to offset the 1.5bn annual costs of tourism-related services they provide.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Families hardest hit by energy crisis could be given funds dispensed by local councils

UK ministers are considering financial support for families affected by rising energy costs due to the Middle East conflict.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Council tax claim could 'mislead' residents - UKSA

Wandsworth Council's claim of freezing council tax for four years may mislead taxpayers due to a rise in social care precept.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Reeves plans to give regional leaders a share of national tax revenues

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces plans to give regional leaders a share of national tax revenues to rebalance England's economy and shift spending power from Westminster.
UK news
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

Council tax is going up in 33 London boroughs in April 2026 - here's by how much in each borough

Nearly all London boroughs will raise council tax up to 4.99% in 2026-27, adding nearly £100 annually to the average Band D bill.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Councils' temporary housing costs to more than double by 2029-30, says LGA

Since 2017-18, local authorities across England had spent almost 1.5bn more on temporary accommodation (TA) than had been reimbursed in housing benefit from the government. Without intervention, this figure is set to balloon to 3.9bn in the next four years, the LGA said as it urged the government to take action to help councils facing soaring demand and funding pressures.
London politics
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Lower-income families face 137-year wait for living standards to double, says UK thinktank

Lower-income working-age UK families have seen disposable incomes stagnate since 2005, meaning doubling of living standards would take over 130 years at current rates.
London politics
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

This London borough will have the lowest council tax in the UK in 2026/27

Wandsworth will raise council tax by 2% for 2026/27, freezing the main element for the fourth consecutive year and retaining the lowest council tax nationally.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Flagship London borough warns of looming financial crisis as it makes big council tax announcement

Westminster will keep almost all council tax frozen, add a small adult social care precept, but warns of severe budget shortfalls from government funding changes.
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