Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, and Hammersmith & Fulham councils hit by November cyber attack. Staff warned after hackers target individuals via Microsoft Teams. Supplier payments delayed.
Greenwich Council announces revised bin collection dates and holiday hours for services including leisure centres, libraries, and housing support from December 22.
Kensington and Chelsea, Westminster, Wandsworth, City of London and Hammersmith and Fulham can raise rates above 5% in 2026/27. Find out why and what it means for residents.
Croydon Council is set for a £120m funding boost over three years after a historic government review. The new Fair Funding 2.0 model aims to better reflect local need, but the borough's massive debt remains a challenge. Read the full story.
A new 'Fair Funding' formula reshapes council finances, boosting deprived areas. But with most councils still hiking tax, is the crisis over? Explore the winners, losers, and impact on your bill.
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?
Westminster City Council confirms hackers likely copied sensitive resident data in a November cyber attack. The council is investigating the breach's full impact. Find out which services are affected and how to get help.
Westminster City Council announces steep increases in burial and cremation fees at two cemeteries, with some costs jumping by 165%. Discover the full breakdown of council charge hikes.
Justice Secretary David Lammy pledges to root out professional enablers of corruption with new funding and a global summit, targeting illicit finance in property and crypto. Read the full plan.
The Home Office is deporting 60 food delivery drivers for illegal work. Ministers push for tougher checks on platforms like Deliveroo. Read the latest on UK immigration enforcement.
Greenwich Council is selling three underused car parks to raise funds for essential services, sparking backlash from local businesses and shoppers. Public auction set for December 11.
Jacelynn Guzman, a 23-year-old US citizen, was pursued by masked federal agents in Louisiana. She believes she was racially profiled. Read the full story on the controversial immigration operation.
The Trump administration has announced a major overhaul of US visa rules, targeting high-skilled H-1B and student visas. Learn the key changes and their global impact.
A London musician was issued two parking fines after council workers painted a disabled bay around his legally parked Audi in Croydon. He calls it 'madness' and 'bullying'.
UK authorities arrest 171 and deport 60 delivery drivers in a major immigration crackdown. Home Office targets illegal working to deter unlawful migration. Read the full details.
A sweeping federal immigration operation in New Orleans has led to dozens of arrests, with communities in hiding and reports of US citizens detained. Explore the impact and local response.
Russian regulator Roskomnadzor blocks Snapchat and restricts Apple FaceTime, citing terror and crime concerns. This is the latest move in a sweeping internet control campaign. Read the full details.
Protesters were forcibly removed from a New Orleans city council meeting after demonstrating against a major ICE immigration operation. Get the full story on the latest front in the US crackdown.
Westminster City Council reveals which services are impacted after a major cyber attack and advises residents on how to get help. Critical services for vulnerable people are the priority.
A West London council has apologised and paid £250 to a domestic abuse victim after a watchdog found poor communication caused her 'frustration and uncertainty' over her housing situation.
President Trump pauses all US asylum applications and orders extra scrutiny for migrants from 19 'high-risk' countries following a Washington shooting. Explore the sweeping immigration policy changes.
Kensington and Chelsea Council warns residents of prolonged disruption after a 'serious' cyber attack. Bin collections continue but digital services face weeks of issues. Full review promised.
A 1960s tower block in Camberwell, deemed a substantial fire risk, will be demolished. Southwark Council plans new council homes for the site. Read the full story.
Thai authorities seize assets worth over $300m and issue 42 arrest warrants targeting a Chinese-Cambodian tycoon and associates linked to transnational online fraud networks. Read the full investigation.
A major ICE enforcement operation in New Orleans has resulted in over 100 arrests, sparking protests and reigniting the US immigration debate. Read the full details.
Rochdale council faces criticism for waiting over five weeks to suspend CEO James Binks after receiving a report detailing unwanted sexual advances. Discover the full timeline and fallout.
President Trump's xenophobic cabinet rant and a sweeping halt to immigration from 19 nations, including Somalia, marks a severe escalation in US policy. Follow the latest developments and impacts.
President Trump directs immigration agents to focus on Somalis, calling Somalia a country that 'stinks'. Meanwhile, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faces media questions over a Caribbean bombing incident.
Sky News' Trump100 podcast probes allegations against Pete Hegseth, Trump's immigration crackdown, and his clashes with female journalists. Listen now for the full investigation.
Three London councils were hit by a major cyber attack, potentially compromising resident data. Here is the full list of affected services and the latest official advice on what to do if you are impacted.