2026 Local Elections: Over a Third of Councils Seek Delay
Sky News analysis reveals over a third of councils offered a delay to May 2026 elections have requested one, with 18 of the 24 being Labour-led. Find out if your council is affected.
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Khan Supports Freedom Pass Amid 50k-Signature Petition
Mayor Sadiq Khan pledges support for London's Freedom Pass as a review looms and a 50,000-strong petition fights 'cruel' cuts to pensioners' free travel.
Councils Seek May Election Delay in Reorganisation
At least 22 local authorities request postponement of May elections, sparking political row. Steve Reed defends move to avoid costly votes for 'zombie councils'. Read the full story.
Kensington and Chelsea 'baffled' by pothole hotspot rating
Kensington and Chelsea Council disputes a government 'red' rating for pothole management, citing high resident satisfaction and a multi-million pound maintenance budget. Discover the full list of eight London boroughs named and shamed.
8 London Boroughs Shamed for Pothole Management
A new interactive map reveals the eight London councils with the worst pothole response ratings. Discover which boroughs are failing and where £7.3bn in road funding is going.
NSW Councils Get New Powers to Close Unlawful Places of Worship
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns announces sweeping reforms granting councils stronger powers to shut down unlawful places of worship and combat hate speech. Read the full details.
New Map Shows England's Pothole Hotspots and Best Councils
A new government map rates 154 local councils on pothole repairs. See if your area is red, amber, or green and learn about the £7.3bn funding plan.
London pensioners may lose free travel Freedom Pass
A review of London's Older Person's Freedom Pass could see 1.2 million pensioners lose free travel on Tube, buses and rail. A petition has been launched against the cuts. Read the full story.
Labour's 'Incumbency First' Plan to Protect Sitting MPs
Deputy leader Lucy Powell tells Labour MPs the party will focus on defending existing seats and training MPs to be community leaders. She urges an end to infighting to secure the government's future.
Equal pay for female council workers tops £1bn
Settlements for female council staff in roles like cleaners and carers have exceeded £1.1bn, with thousands more claims expected. The GMB union warns councils to negotiate or face huge bills.
Four-day week could signal failing council, Reed warns
Local Government Secretary Steve Reed warns English councils that adopting a four-day week may be seen as a sign of failure. Read the full story on the government's stance.
Pubs Ban Labour MPs in Business Rates Protest
Labour MPs face being barred from local pubs in a growing protest over business rates. The 'No Labour MPs' campaign highlights a major headache for Keir Starmer's government. Read the full story.
London councils allowed large council tax rises from 2026
Five London boroughs are among six councils given permission to raise council tax above 5% in 2026/27. Some have pledged not to, despite facing major budget gaps. Read the latest on the Fair Funding Review.
County Council Elections Delayed Again Until 2027
Elections for councils serving millions in England could be postponed to 2027, sparking accusations of a political 'stitch-up'. Read the latest on the local government reorganisation delays.
Funding boost for England's most-deprived councils
Manchester, Bradford and outer London boroughs gain spending power in a new three-year settlement, while affluent southern councils face cuts. Will it restore local services?
Reform UK's First Council Test in Lancashire
Reform UK took control of 10 councils, including Lancashire. Seven months on, we examine the party's 'anti-woke' agenda, financial cuts, and a wave of complaints. Listen to the full report.
Labour's biggest union backer eyes party split
Unite, Labour's largest union backer, is reportedly considering a formal split from the party, marking a historic fracture and posing a severe challenge to Keir Starmer's leadership. Read the full story.
London councils spend £555m on private firms in 2024
Exclusive report reveals London councils' £555m reliance on consultants and outsourcing firms for basic services, raising democratic concerns. Read the full investigation.
London councils push for ban on Tube gambling adverts
Five London boroughs join a campaign to ban gambling advertising on the Underground, citing public health risks and strong public support for restrictions. Read the full story.
Cyber expert: London council attack 'serious breach'
Security expert warns cyber attack on Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster councils could be far more serious than revealed, with ICO involvement suggesting data loss. Critical services affected.
Reform UK's £331m Council Savings Claim Questioned
Experts challenge Reform UK's claimed £331m council savings as EV cuts and IT deals face scrutiny. Are the numbers real or political rhetoric?
Four Labour Figures Could Beat Starmer in Poll
New polling shows four senior Labour politicians could defeat Keir Starmer in a leadership contest. Discover who leads the potential challenge and what it means for Labour's future.
SEND funding crisis pushes London councils to brink
London councils warn of bankruptcy as a 134% rise in children with special educational needs outpaces government funding. The capital faces a £500m deficit.
Farage rules out council tax freeze amid budget shortfalls
Nigel Farage admits Reform-run councils face massive financial problems, ruling out a council tax freeze. Most councils plan tax hikes to cover budget gaps.
English councils sell assets to avoid bankruptcy
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.
Wes Streeting: Labour Leadership Contender Emerges
Westminster is rife with speculation about Wes Streeting's leadership ambitions after a chaotic week for Labour. Discover the inside story of the party's internal tensions and what it means for the future.
Labour Party Infighting: Starmer Faces Internal Rebellion
Keir Starmer confronts growing Labour Party infighting as internal divisions threaten government stability. Analysis of the political cartoon depicting Labour's internal conflicts.
Wes Streeting Denies Plotting Against Keir Starmer
Health Secretary Wes Streeting forced to deny leadership ambitions as No 10 briefings reveal tensions within Labour government. Read the full analysis of the potential coup plot.
Labour Leadership Crisis: Streeting vs Starmer
As Labour faces internal turmoil, Wes Streeting emerges as potential leadership contender. Could replacing Keir Starmer solve the party's fundamental problems? Analysis of the political manoeuvring.
Starmer apologises to Streeting in Labour rift
Keir Starmer has apologised to health secretary Wes Streeting following damaging briefings from allies. The Labour turmoil reveals deepening tensions within the party leadership.
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