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The middle class UK town in crisis after council went 'bankrupt'

Woking may look like a prosperous Surrey commuter town, but beneath its new apartment towers and office blocks lies the biggest financial crisis faced by any local authority in Britain.The borough...

Reform’s council pension campaign may sound dull - but you should pay attention

I must confess that when I arrived at the central London hotel for Reform UK’s latest press conference this morning, my heart sank somewhat when I found out what it was about. Being lectured about...

Nigeria secessionist activist jailed for terrorism in Finland

Nigeria secessionist activist jailed for terrorism in Finland15 minutes agoChukwunaeme Obiejesi in AbujaBBC News PidginSimon EkpaA court in Finland has sentenced a controversial leader of a Nigerian...

Council tax 'cut for state pensioners' update in new 'means test' MP campaign

Campaigners fighting for a major council tax discount for all UK state pensioners have started a new campaign off. Increasing calls have been made for pensioners to get either reductions or a total...

UK, France and Germany move to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran

UK, France and Germany move to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran3 days agoRaffi BergBBC News, London andMallory MoenchBBC News, LondonEPAThe UK, France and Germany have begun the process of restoring...

Huge blow for troubled UK seaside town as plans scrapped to improve its high street

Plans to revamp Paignton’s high street have been shelved after Torbay Council confirmed it will divert regeneration money to accelerate construction of a supported housing project. The council said...

Southport Pier panic as terrifying fire tears through seaside tourist attraction

Britain's oldest iron pier was engulfed in flames on Sunday night as a hut on the pier caught fire. The grade II listed Southport pier was ablaze shortly before midnight, with the fire spreading...

Fury as refugees handed £300k town houses with electric car charging while locals struggle

Asylum seekers have been moved into luxury £300,000 town houses complete with en-suite bathrooms, electric vehicle charging points and underfloor heating - sparking outrage from local residents who...

Angela Rayner goes from '3 pads' to '3 votes' in fresh row over postal vote addresses

Angela Rayner is battling mounting questions over her tax arrangements after electoral records revealed she has registered to vote in person at her newly purchased second home.The Deputy Prime...

Family reunion rules to be tightened in asylum cases

Family reunion rules to be tightened in asylum cases7 minutes agoJoe PikePolitical correspondent andGeorge WrightBBC NewsGetty ImagesHome Secretary Yvette Cooper is to announce details of a...

GB News' Nana Akua explodes at Labour politician in Rayner clash 'That's not true'

Labour Councillor Sebastian Salek claimed Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner "can't do anything right" as he leapt to her defence over her stamp duty saving - but GB News host Nana Akua wasn't...

Chart-topping heartthrob died penniless in a council flat after selling house to pay taxes

As the handsome frontman of chart-topping glam rockers The Sweet, Brian Connolly had the world at his feet. The band enjoyed huge success in the 1970s, playing to massive crowds all over the world...

Five masked men arrested for storming asylum hotel near Heathrow

Five people have been arrested after a group of masked men attempted to enter a hotel in London as anti-asylum protests continued across the country. The incident happened after two anti-asylum...

Police accused of removing union flag from lamppost divide Brits with response

Police have been forced to issue a stinging rebuke to online chatter spreading rumours officers were seen taking down a British flag flying from a lamppost. Cumbria Police responded with a statement...

'Idiot' campers shamed after scaring seals from cove at popular UK seaside town

Two men camping in a cove celebrated for its seal colony were woken by wardens and ordered to leave immediately. Their decision to pitch a tent at a sensitive wildlife site was condemned by Conwy...