Brent Council uses AI to plug £10m budget hole
Facing a £10m deficit, Brent Council proposes AI service redesign and selling empty buildings. Council tax to rise 4.99%. Have your say on the draft budget by January 30.
Facing a £10m deficit, Brent Council proposes AI service redesign and selling empty buildings. Council tax to rise 4.99%. Have your say on the draft budget by January 30.
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Labor MP Ed Husic demands Treasury funding for CSIRO after 350 job cuts, comparing science investment to $600m PNG football funding. Read the full analysis.
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Croydon Council launches legal challenge against government's decision to withhold £10.8m in funding, potentially affecting local services. Read the full story.
Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, announces up to 350 further job cuts, described as 'some of the worst cuts ever seen' for publicly funded science.
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West London councillor Vickram Grewal leaves Labour for Conservatives, citing financial mismanagement. The fourth defection in a week signals turmoil ahead of 2026 local elections.
Haringey Council failed to read over 1,100 emails, including 500 police reports, between 2019 and 2023. A new management team promises reforms. Discover the full story.
An auditor has issued statutory recommendations to Enfield Council to de-risk its £1.286bn debt, warning that its financial reserves have fallen below a safe threshold. Discover the full story.
Survey reveals most English councils are selling public assets like sports centres to fund soaring social care costs, with many also planning council tax hikes.
A Southwark mother has been living in a damp, mould-infested flat for 17 years, with electrical faults posing serious safety risks. Read her urgent plea for a safe home.
Kensington and Chelsea Council campaigns against government funding cuts before Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget. Residents face service reductions and tax hikes.
A South London man was hit with a huge bill after Wandsworth Council failed to provide care costs for over 18 months. The ombudsman ordered a £1,000 payment and apology. Discover the full story.
Discover why Andrew Pippos's acclaimed novel 'Transformations' is being hailed as a poignant examination of Greek-Australian identity, family secrets, and the pursuit of belonging in modern Australia.
In the battleground state of Victoria, one ordinary voter embodies the struggle of millions as political leaders scramble to win her trust before election day.
After half a century in Australian politics, maverick MP Bob Katter is immortalised in a new official portrait, capturing the essence of one of parliament's most colourful characters.
Australian independent MP Monique Ryan calls for accelerated medical research funding amid concerns that Trump administration cuts could leave vulnerable patients behind in global healthcare race.
Award-winning composer Eddie Perfect unveils his ambitious new musical exploring Australia's forgotten Tivoli Circuit vaudeville era, promising a spectacular celebration of theatrical history.
A leading child protection expert reveals alarming delays in Croydon's children's services, putting vulnerable young people at risk as the council faces ongoing challenges.
Enfield Council faces mounting criticism as tenants in council-owned flats suffer through broken and boarded-up windows during freezing temperatures, with repairs delayed for months.
Havering Council secures major legal victory to shut down illegal vape retailer in Romford, setting precedent for crackdown on shops selling to children.
Exclusive investigation reveals Hounslow Council spent thousands on fine dining and luxury hotels while implementing austerity measures affecting local residents.
The Reserve Bank of Australia defies expectations by keeping interest rates steady despite unexpected inflation pressures. What this means for mortgages and the economy.
A Reform UK-led council faces criticism after ordering flags celebrating their election victory to be taken down to make way for Christmas lights, in a move locals call hypocritical.
Exclusive investigation reveals Westminster council spent £1.2m on luxury apartment for former councillor while homelessness crisis deepens across London.
Croydon Council takes decisive action against dangerous drivers, crushing 13 unsafe vehicles in a major road safety operation targeting unroadworthy cars and illegal drivers.
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In a landmark ceremony, Australian physicist Lidia Morawska receives the Prime Minister's Science Prize for proving COVID-19 spreads through airborne transmission, while Michael Wear is honoured for integrating Aboriginal knowledge into environmental scie