London council lobbies Lords over £82m funding cuts
Kensington and Chelsea Council campaigns against government funding cuts before Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget. Residents face service reductions and tax hikes.
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Brent Conservative leader de-selected ahead of elections
The leader and deputy leader of Brent Conservatives have been blocked from standing in the 2026 local elections, following a similar purge of eight Labour councillors. Discover the political upheaval in this North London borough.
Get a Dyson for £5.41/month: Secret for Freelancers
Discover how UK freelancers and small businesses can get a top-end Dyson vacuum like the V15 for just £5.41 per month with Raylo Business's subscription plans.
Council failed to tell man his dad's care cost for 18 months
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.
Lewisham Council pays £100 over complaint delay
A Lewisham resident received £100 compensation after the council took too long to handle her children's services complaint. The Ombudsman upheld her case.
Garden coffee hut now makes £500,000 a year
London couple Shai and Maya turned their garden coffee cabin into a £500,000-a-year B Corp certified business, Mont58 Coffee. Discover their inspiring journey from corporate life to coffee connoisseurs.
Hackney Council pays £1k over care payment suspension
Hackney Council apologised and paid £1,000 compensation after suspending a vulnerable resident's care payments without a backup plan. Learn more about this complex social care case.
Nonita's Story: A Turning Point for UK Care System
The tragic death of 18-year-old Nonita Grabovskyte exposes systemic failures in Britain's care system. Her story reveals urgent need for reform to protect vulnerable care leavers.
Councillors face suspensions in government standards overhaul
Government unveils plans to suspend rule-breaking councillors for up to six months and withhold allowances to root out misconduct and restore public trust in local authorities.
Two West London Labour Councillors Resign
Two Hounslow Labour councillors resign, citing a 'toxic' environment and a 'deeply flawed' selection process ahead of the 2026 local elections. Read the full story on the internal party crisis.
UK Businesses Accelerate Layoffs Amid AI Surge
British companies are rapidly increasing layoffs as artificial intelligence adoption surges and economic uncertainty grows, with London firms leading the trend.
Reform UK suspends Kent councillor in latest party crisis
Kent County Council member Isabella Kemp becomes the latest Reform UK representative suspended amid internal party turmoil and mounting controversies.
Labour's Employment Rights Bill: Unemployment Risk?
As Labour prepares its Employment Rights Bill, business leaders warn of unintended consequences that could stifle job creation and economic growth across Britain.
Wizz Air Launches Premium Cabin for Business Travellers
The budget airline announces major premium cabin expansion, targeting corporate travellers with enhanced comfort and dedicated business services across European routes.
UK businesses shrug off tax fears in growth push
New research reveals British companies are pushing forward with investment and hiring strategies despite budget uncertainties and potential tax increases, showcasing remarkable business confidence.
Business Leaders Demand Long-Term Growth in Budget
Leading business groups unite in calling for Jeremy Hunt's upcoming budget to prioritise sustainable economic prosperity through strategic investment and business-friendly policies.
Lambeth Council axes 'lifeline' welfare support service
Lambeth Council faces backlash after confirming the closure of its key welfare support service, leaving vulnerable residents without critical assistance for benefits, housing and debt issues.
Sterling's fashion brand collapses with £1m losses
Chelsea footballer Raheem Sterling's luxury fashion brand 1692 has been officially dissolved after accumulating over £1 million in losses, marking a dramatic business failure for the England star.
£1.5bn plan to stop young entrepreneurs leaving UK
Radical new proposal calls for government-backed startup fund and tax incentives to prevent young business talent from fleeing overseas. Could this be the answer to Britain's innovation exodus?
UK Founder Exodus Fears After Tax-Hiking Budget
Britain faces a potential exodus of business founders following the Chancellor's tax-hiking budget, with entrepreneurs warning of catastrophic consequences for innovation and economic growth.
Startup Bank Fuels New Careers for Unemployed Brits
A revolutionary government-backed banking initiative is transforming unemployment into entrepreneurship across Britain, offering funding and support to help job-seekers launch their own businesses.
Billionaire Gopichand Hinduja dies at 85
The passing of Gopichand Hinduja, co-chair of the influential Hinduja Group, marks the end of an era for global business and Indian industry. Discover his remarkable journey and legacy.
Croydon's £32M funding gap vs Lambeth sparks outrage
New analysis reveals staggering funding inequality between Croydon and Lambeth, with South London boroughs facing a postcode lottery in government support that threatens local services.
Council's lavish spending on staff meals and hotels revealed
Exclusive investigation reveals Hounslow Council spent thousands on fine dining and luxury hotels while implementing austerity measures affecting local residents.
The AI Inclusion Trap: Costs Businesses Didn't Expect
London businesses are discovering the hidden costs of rushed AI implementation as diversity initiatives backfire and productivity gains fail to materialise.
Brick Lane's 24-Hour Bagel Shop: London's Iconic Story
Discover how a humble family-run bagel shop in East London became an iconic round-the-clock institution, serving authentic beigels to generations of Londoners and celebrities alike.
Council's 'ironic' flag removal for Christmas lights
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.
Equality Commission guidance 'unworkable' say councils
New Equality and Human Rights Commission guidance on single-sex spaces has been branded 'fundamentally unworkable' by local authorities and public bodies, creating confusion and legal uncertainty across Britain.
London borough named capital's worst eyesore hotspot
A recent survey has crowned one London borough as the capital's worst eyesore hotspot, with residents pointing fingers at neglected buildings and poor urban planning that's marring the local landscape.
TalkTV breached impartiality rules over election claims
The broadcasting regulator has ruled that TalkTV breached impartiality standards by airing unsubstantiated allegations about cancelled local elections without adequate challenge or context.
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