Wimbledon expansion faces legal showdown in High Court
The All England Lawn Tennis Club's ambitious £65 million Wimbledon expansion faces a critical legal challenge as local residents and conservationists take their fight to the High Court.
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Heathrow fly-tipping epidemic hits West London
West London communities near Heathrow are fighting back against an epidemic of illegal fly-tipping that's turning streets into dumping grounds. Discover how residents are taking action against the environmental blight.
Trump's Palace Project Amid American Hunger Crisis
As Donald Trump constructs his opulent Florida residence, millions of Americans face food insecurity in a stark tale of two Americas. The Full Story podcast investigates the growing inequality divide.
Haringey's £20m bid to transform Broadwater Farm estate
Haringey Council submits ambitious £20 million funding bid to transform Broadwater Farm estate with new community facilities, enterprise spaces and environmental upgrades.
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.
London council wins vape shop court battle
Havering Council secures major legal victory to shut down illegal vape retailer in Romford, setting precedent for crackdown on shops selling to children.
Westminster gains powers to regulate Central London pedicabs
Westminster Council gains unprecedented authority to regulate pedicabs in Central London, targeting noise pollution, safety concerns and unfair pricing practices that have plagued the West End.
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.
UK Government's AI Spending: Exclusive Figures Revealed
New data exposes the staggering amount UK government departments are pouring into artificial intelligence technology, with spending reaching unprecedented levels across Whitehall.
Senate Republicans Block Funding, Risk Shutdown
Republican senators trigger government funding crisis by rejecting stopgap spending bill, setting stage for potential federal shutdown and escalating Washington tensions.
Labour leaders signal potential tax increases ahead of budget
Labour leaders hint at possible tax rises to fund public services, breaking with pre-election tradition in unusual pre-budget speech positioning.
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.
UN Gaza force resolution could be ready in two weeks
Breakthrough at United Nations as key nations indicate potential support for international stabilisation force in Gaza, with draft resolution expected within two weeks amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations.
Canada's 'Sacrifice Budget' Targets Recession with Austerity
Facing its worst economic crisis in decades, Canada unveils a controversial budget featuring sweeping spending cuts and tax hikes that will impact every household.
Council buys £1.2m flat while thousands sleep rough
Exclusive investigation reveals Westminster council spent £1.2m on luxury apartment for former councillor while homelessness crisis deepens across London.
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.
Farage's Reform UK unveils radical economic overhaul
Nigel Farage's Reform UK party announces dramatic economic policy featuring income tax cuts, NHS spending freeze, and immigration restrictions in bold pre-election move.
Croydon Council crushes 13 dangerous vehicles
Croydon Council takes decisive action against dangerous drivers, crushing 13 unsafe vehicles in a major road safety operation targeting unroadworthy cars and illegal drivers.
London Borough Named England's Litter Capital
Newham has been identified as England's most litter-plagued borough, with government data revealing nearly half of its streets fail basic cleanliness standards, sparking urgent calls for action.
Reeves' Tax Dilemma: Break Promises or Cut Services?
Exclusive analysis reveals the Chancellor faces a critical choice: break manifesto promises with strategic tax increases or risk collapsing public services. The political stakes have never been higher.
Tax Office pays private debt collector £42m
The Australian Taxation Office has paid debt recovery firm RecoveriesCorp over £42 million to chase unpaid taxes, raising serious questions about outsourcing public debt collection to private contractors.
Economic weakness threatens UK defence - Shapps
Grant Shapps warns that Britain's stagnant economy and weak growth forecasts are creating direct consequences for defence spending and military capability.
50+ Child Asylum Seekers Missing from Kent Care
More than fifty unaccompanied child asylum seekers remain missing after disappearing from official accommodation in Kent, raising serious safeguarding concerns and questions about the UK's care system for vulnerable young migrants.
3,000 New Homes Planned for Newham's Thames Waterfront
Discover how Newham Council's ambitious £1bn regeneration project will transform East London with 3,000 sustainable homes, new parks, and community facilities along the River Thames.
UK demands Sudan ceasefire after massacre reports
Foreign Secretary David Lammy calls for immediate ceasefire in Sudan following reports of horrific massacre that left over 100 dead, with UK pushing for emergency UN Security Council session.
Labour's Council Tax Shake-Up Targets Luxury Mansions
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces major council tax reforms targeting high-value properties, aiming to generate £1.2bn for public services while sparking debate over wealth redistribution.
Martin Lewis' 12-minute council tax saving solution
Money Saving Expert founder shares simple check that could save London households hundreds of pounds annually amid cost of living crisis.
Council served expired salami to vulnerable residents
An East London council faces severe criticism after distributing out-of-date cured meats to elderly and vulnerable residents through its Meals at Home service, sparking food safety concerns.
Family's two-year mould nightmare in council flat
A desperate South London family reveals their two-year battle against severe mould and leaks in their council property, with a baby suffering breathing difficulties and mushrooms growing in their home.
Australia's new consumer habits: Drinking less, buying smart
New data reveals Australians are fundamentally changing their spending patterns - drinking less alcohol, forgoing flu vaccinations, and switching to supermarket home brands amid economic pressures.
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