Planner exodus threatens UK housebuilding goals
One in five UK planners plan to leave by 2028, creating severe capacity shortages that jeopardise Labour's 1.5 million home target. Discover the crisis facing local authorities.
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CMA cracks down on misleading online pricing
The UK's competition watchdog investigates eight companies and warns 100 more over hidden fees and pressure selling. Discover how this protects your consumer rights.
Croydon Council sues government over £10.8m funding
Croydon Council launches legal challenge against government's decision to withhold £10.8m in funding, potentially affecting local services. Read the full story.
Bank protection limit increases to £120,000 from £85,000
UK banking watchdog raises deposit protection to £120,000, safeguarding customer funds against provider collapse. Discover how this affects your financial security.
Stansted Airport contactless rail payments launch
Holidaymakers rejoice! Contactless card payments are finally arriving at London Stansted and Southend airport railway stations from December 14, ending years of frustration.
Judge blocks Trump's UC funding cut over antisemitism
A federal judge has barred the Trump administration from cutting funding to the University of California over alleged antisemitism. Read the full ruling details.
Enfield Council's £1.2bn Debt Crisis
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.
Judge blocks Trump's UC funding cuts
A federal judge has permanently barred the Trump administration from withholding funds from University of California over vaccine policies. Read the full ruling details.
SEND funding crisis pushes councils to brink
Spiralling special educational needs costs threaten to bankrupt most English councils by 2028. Experts demand urgent government action to fix the £6.6 billion deficit. Read the full report.
FCA hires US and Canadian regulators for international expertise
The Financial Conduct Authority strengthens its international team with senior hires from US and Canadian regulators. Mark White and Rob Hegarty join to enhance regulatory oversight.
Helicopter emergency landing in Manchester field
A pilot in his 60s miraculously escaped injury after his gyrocopter experienced trouble mid-air and performed an emergency landing near Bolton. Read the full details.
Aberdeen Airport is UK's most punctual for 2025
New CAA data reveals Aberdeen Airport leads the UK with 83% of flights on time. Discover the best and worst airports for delays in our full report.
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.
Taxpayer Millions Funded Mediocre UK Films
Exclusive investigation uncovers how scores of low-profile British film productions received overwhelming public funding despite questionable quality and commercial prospects.
BBC licence fee shake-up: New payment options revealed
Major changes are coming to BBC licence fee payments with new flexible options and potential price increases. Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming reforms.
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.
MPs: Watchdog Sides With Lenders in Car Finance Scandal
A cross-party committee of MPs has launched a scathing attack on the Financial Conduct Authority, claiming its car finance redress scheme favours lenders over consumers in a multi-billion pound mis-selling scandal.
Big Pharma's Tax Breaks: Are We Getting NHS Value?
Exclusive analysis reveals pharmaceutical giants received massive tax incentives while NHS faces funding crisis. Experts demand transparency on whether these breaks are delivering promised benefits to UK healthcare.
Childcare funding crisis looms as pandemic aid expires
Millions of American families face a childcare timebomb as emergency federal funding that saved thousands of providers during COVID-19 is set to expire, threatening widespread closures and soaring costs.
HMRC accused of privacy law breaches in child benefit crackdown
Tax authorities face scrutiny as privacy experts reveal HMRC likely broke data protection laws while investigating child benefit claims, raising serious concerns about citizen privacy rights.
South London council in child exploitation report
A south London local authority finds itself under the spotlight after being identified in a major government report examining child exploitation risks across the country, raising serious questions about safeguarding practices.
FCA faces lawsuit over bond tape 'manifest error'
The Financial Conduct Authority is embroiled in a High Court battle as market participants accuse the regulator of catastrophic misjudgment in its controversial bond reporting reforms.
SEND transport crisis leaves vulnerable pupils stranded
Exclusive investigation reveals how skyrocketing transport expenses are forcing vulnerable SEND pupils to miss school, with costs surging by millions and families facing impossible choices.
Australian students studied wrong Caesar for exam
Thousands of Australian Year 12 students discovered they'd been studying the wrong historical figure for their final exams, raising serious questions about education oversight.
Senate blocks Trump tariff powers in bipartisan vote
In a stunning bipartisan move, the US Senate has voted to prevent Donald Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs without congressional approval, setting up a major constitutional clash.
Three men charged with child sex offences in Rochdale
Three men have been charged with multiple child sexual offences in Rochdale following a major police investigation into grooming and exploitation of vulnerable victims.
Fertility clinic error sparks embryo legal battle
Couples are taking urgent legal action against a London fertility clinic after an administrative error threatened the destruction of their frozen embryos, raising serious questions about oversight in the UK fertility industry.
Manchester synagogue attack inquest reveals cause of death
A coroner's inquest has detailed the heartbreaking circumstances surrounding the death of 70-year-old Eliahu Sephardi, who was fatally attacked outside a Manchester synagogue in October.
Liverpool Street Station: 8-Day Closure in Feb 2025
London's Liverpool Street station faces an 8-day closure in February 2025 for critical upgrade works, affecting multiple train services and the Elizabeth line. Plan your journey now.
Supreme CBD: Third strike from advertising watchdog
The Advertising Standards Authority has reprimanded Supreme CBD for the third time over unsubstantiated health claims and irresponsible marketing practices.
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