Over half of England’s county councils facing elections in May may request postponements to consider new government devolution proposals. At least 12 out of 21 councils are exploring delays to assess restructuring options. This potential shift has sparked concerns from…
Labour leader Keir Starmer faced criticism during Prime Minister’s Questions for failing to address the compensation claims of the Waspi women, who were negatively impacted by state pension age changes. Despite previous sympathies expressed by Labour officials, including Starmer and…
Keir Starmer faced criticism during Prime Minister’s Questions regarding the Labour Party’s stance on the Waspi women, who were negatively impacted by changes to the state pension age. Despite previous sympathies expressed by Labour leaders, including Angela Rayner and Rachel…
Keir Starmer has faced criticism over his perceived failure to support the Waspi women during Prime Minister’s Questions. Although compensation for these women impacted by pension age changes was never a promise in Labour’s manifesto, Starmer and other party leaders…
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has faced criticism for rejecting compensation for women affected by state pension age changes, claiming taxpayers cannot afford the cost. Despite a government review that recommended compensation, Starmer emphasized that most affected women were informed….
The Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has unveiled a significant reorganization of local government in England aimed at enhancing community control and financial efficiency. Proposed changes include consolidating services under single councils, granting local mayors authority over economic strategies, and…
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner unveiled plans for a significant reorganization of local government in England, aiming to streamline services and empower regional mayors. The proposed changes include merging district councils into larger authorities, enhancing local control over services like…
The recent conviction of Urfan Sharif and Beinash Batool for the murder of 10-year-old Sara Sharif reveals systemic failures in child protection services, with authorities missing multiple opportunities to intervene. Meanwhile, the UK government is set to cut over 10,000…
In Kent, a proposed development of 8,400 homes has ignited fierce local opposition as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s government seeks to override local councils in the fight against the housing crisis. Councillors, including Monique Bonney and Rich Lehmann, express concerns…
Storm Darragh has left tens of thousands without power and prompted multiple flood warnings across the UK. Two fatalities were reported due to falling trees, and disruptions continue in rail services. As of Sunday evening, approximately 118,000 customers remained without…
Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has proposed significant planning reforms aimed at expediting house-building initiatives in the UK. By allowing local planning officers to approve developments that comply with existing local plans and national regulations, Rayner argues this will eliminate disorder…
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has expressed support for the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria, calling it ‘barbaric’ and emphasizing the need for a political solution and restoration of stability. Amid ongoing developments, he highlighted the importance…
