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.
Step into Rachel Reeves' shoes and try to balance Britain's budget in our interactive game. Can you keep MPs happy and bond markets calm while tackling a £22bn shortfall?
Alicia and her six-year-old son Aeon have been trapped in unsafe temporary housing for years, highlighting England's growing homelessness crisis. Discover their story and how to help.
Islington Council's homelessness budget soared from £5m to £15m in one year as temporary accommodation demand spikes. Discover how the borough is tackling London's housing crisis.
Former Bank of England chief Andy Haldane warns daily tax rise speculation is causing businesses and consumers to 'hunker down', stifling growth. Read his urgent call for reform.
Discover Southampton's 'Casa Amor' - a soundproof Airbnb with sex swing, restraints and private hot tub. Perfect for couples seeking adventurous retreats in the UK.
Around 2,000 protesters marched in Crowborough opposing plans to house 600 male asylum seekers in a former army camp. Residents voice safety and NHS concerns.
The TUC warns Britain's fiscal watchdog is hardwired for austerity and demands urgent modernisation. Discover why its productivity forecast timing has sparked Treasury fury ahead of the autumn budget.
Discover Pastino near Tottenham Court Road, serving handmade Italian pasta for under £10 with huge portions. Perfect for a cheap eat in Central London that feels luxurious.
Discover 10 unique hotels across the UK and Europe where you can step back in time, from Robert Browning's Florence apartment to a Tudor manor in Wales. Book your historic escape today!
Chancellor Rachel Reeves appears to have ruled out cutting pension tax-free cash. Discover the potential £2,000 cap on salary sacrifice schemes and its impact on your retirement savings.
Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves have scrapped plans to raise income tax in a major policy reversal ahead of the 26 November budget. Discover the political fallout.
Discover The Hide, Chatsworth Estate's new affordable family hotel. Perfect base for exploring the historic house and Peak District National Park. Rooms from £80.
The High Court has halted government plans to house asylum seekers at Epping's Bell Hotel after local council legal challenge. Read the full ruling details.
Lambeth Council greenlights major housing development with 916 new council properties as borough grapples with escalating housing emergency and record numbers in temporary accommodation.
Exclusive investigation uncovers how a major hotel group accommodating asylum seekers received the UK's lowest guest satisfaction scores while earning millions from government contracts.
New research exposes the UK's top and bottom hotel chains based on customer satisfaction and value for money. Discover which brands are worth your stay and which to avoid.
Discover the best free events and activities across London from November 7-9, 2025, from immersive art installations to family-friendly festivals and cultural celebrations.
Wetherspoon hotels have been ranked the UK's top accommodation choice in a surprising upset, outperforming luxury chains with rooms from just £128 and exceptional service ratings.
Leading business groups unite in calling for Jeremy Hunt's upcoming budget to prioritise sustainable economic prosperity through strategic investment and business-friendly policies.
Discover the three best burger joints in London according to the city's rising culinary stars. From gourmet creations to classic comfort food, find your next burger obsession.
Step into a magical winter realm as London's breathtaking Ice Palace opens its doors at The Outernet, featuring stunning ice sculptures, thrilling slides, and immersive frozen experiences in the heart of the capital.
Exclusive analysis of Chancellor Rachel Reeves' upcoming budget reveals potential tax increases and economic reforms that could reshape Britain's financial landscape.
Exclusive investigation reveals dramatic profit decline at Clearsprings Ready Homes, the billion-pound firm housing asylum seekers across Britain, amid growing controversy over accommodation standards.
As Rachel Reeves prepares her first Labour budget since 2010, experts warn of eerie parallels with Denis Healey's infamous 1975 U-turn that shattered Labour's economic credibility for decades.
An immersive investigation into the UK's asylum processing hub reveals the reality of life for refugees and the communities supporting them, as political debates intensify.
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.
Ben Jennings' powerful political cartoon captures the brewing storm around Rachel Reeves' first major budget, depicting widespread discontent and economic anxiety across Britain.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves drops major hints about potential tax increases in the upcoming Autumn Budget, signalling tough decisions ahead for UK households and businesses.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces mounting speculation as she refuses to rule out tax increases ahead of next week's crucial Autumn Budget, leaving households and businesses anxiously awaiting her announcement.