Council could seize land for 2,000 homes on Derby outskirts after owners pull out
The farming owners of the land do not want to sell the site so Amber Valley Borough Council may compulsory purchase it
Humanitarian aid to northern Gaza mostly blocked for the last 2 months, UN says
Humanitarian aid to northern Gaza, where Israel launched a ground offensive on Oct. 6, has largely been blocked for the past 66 days, the U.N. says.
Ministers collaborate to deal with oxygen tender controversy
The two ministers have taken swift action in response to widespread concerns over the awarding of the tender to the Independent Development Trust (IDT), which was intended to enable hospitals across the country to produce their own oxygen
Broad Marsh project to be 'accelerated' after major £3 million funding boost
Funding that could be approved in days would allow the rest of the crucial Broad Marsh development to go ahead
Syrian asylum seekers 'terrified' after UK claims paused
The UK government says it is assessing the situation in Syria after the Assad regime's collapse.
Gay ban veterans to get up to £70K in compensation
Ministers have announced that veterans can apply to have their rank restored and discharge reason amended.
House approves $895B defense bill with military pay raise, ban on transgender care for minors
The House on Wednesday passed a $895 billion measure that authorizes a 1% increase in defense spending this fiscal year and would give a double-digit pay raise to about half of the enlisted service members in the military.
Councillor 'confident' County Council will balance its budget by April
A recent report predicts the council will have an overspend of £903,000 by the end of the financial year
David Seymour wrong on cost of ferry replacement project, says Winston Peters
"He's wrong on the figures that he's used, he's wrong on the question of privatisation and he's wrong on the question of what it's going to cost," the new rail minister says.
Carer's Allowance debt rises to £250m as hundreds of thousands affected by overpayments
The public spending watchdog said the number of people with outstanding overpayment debt has risen every year since 2018, and is up by almost three quarters from 80,169 people to 136,730 in 2023/24.
US secretary of state returning to Mideast in latest diplomatic foray
The upheaval in Syria has sparked new fears of instability in a region wracked by three conflicts despite a ceasefire agreement in Lebanon.
'Wales needs a new, fairer funding settlement | Rhun ap Iorwerth'
In this opinion piece, the leader of Plaid Cymru argues the case for replacing the unfit-for-purpose Barnett Formula which determines funding levels for public services in Wales
Justice Department Has Grim Warning for Convicted January 6 Rioters
Many people convicted for participating in the January 6 attack are hoping for a pardon from Donald Trump.
Top Biden aides head to Mideast in diplomatic push on Syria, Gaza
Joe Biden's top aides are heading to the Middle East to advance efforts to reach an elusive Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal and help ensure a smooth transition in Syria.
Northumberland communities urged to develop neighbourhood plans amid plans to bypass planning committees
The Government say the changes would help solve the country's housing crisis
Vladimir Putin boasts his new deadly weapon 'will make nukes redundant'
Vladimir Putin has resorted to outlandish boasts as his war in Ukraine stalls and his ally in the Middle East Bashar al-Assad was toppled by rebels in Syria last week
Giving changes everything
In the rush of the holiday season, it is easy to get swept up in the endless “doing”—decorating, gift buying, to-do lists, holiday parties and, for many, the desire to create the most magical holiday.
Deputy PM Angela Rayner to boost councils power to prioritise homes for social rent
Around 1.3million families are on waiting lists for social housing and almost 160,000 children are living in temporary accommodation - the highest figure on record
Police force spending £1m a year on keeping dangerous dogs in kennels
The chief constable of Essex Police said the huge cost was contributing to an £11 million shortfall that could see 200 fewer officers on the county's streets.
Keir Starmer vows to override planning 'blockers' with sweeping changes that could see building on green belt
Keir Starmer has vowed to override planning "blockers" with sweeping changes that could see building on parts of England's green belt.
Lombardo, 25 other GOP governors say they’re ‘fully committed’ to Trump deportation plan
Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo joined with 25 other Republican governors to sign a letter saying they were eager to aid in Trump’s deportation plans.
G7 ready to support political transition in Syria
Leaders of G7 "stand ready to support a transition process that leads to credible, inclusive, and non-sectarian governance" in Syria, a statement said.
Syria PM will 'guarantee' all religious groups' rights
Syria's new prime minister said the Islamist-led alliance that ousted president Bashar al-Assad will guarantee minority rights, in an interview published, also calling on the millions who fled the war to return home.
Starmer's plan to solve housing crisis faces first big test
Keir Starmer has vowed to beat building "blockers" but can he override stiff local resistance?
Queen Elizabeth II memorial in central London set to cost up to £46m
The tribute to Queen Elizabeth II will be in St James's Park, close to Buckingham Palace, and public funds will be used to pay for the tribute.
Angela Rayner's planning reforms could 2m homes built on green belt
The Deputy Prime Minister will vow to rip up the 'broken' planning system, saying it 'caves in to the blockers and obstructs the builders'.
She was killed in a van crash on holiday. Will Mum ever get justice?
Michelle Exton was holidaying abroad when she was fatally knocked down by a van that mounted the pavement - now her family has re-launched an appeal as they look for answers
St Christopher’s School in Westbury Park up for sale again
The firm that wanted to develop it - but was refused - has gone bust
Myanmar to resubmit Thanaka for UNESCO World Heritage List
Myanmar plans to resubmit its traditional thanaka for inclusion in UNESCO's World Heritage List, according to Daw Nan Laung Ngin, Director of the Department of Archaeology and National Museum under the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Culture. Thanaka was first submitted to UNESCO for consideration in 2020. However, the organization requested additional information and revisions to the submission format, prompting the resubmission process.
UN experts urge US to end 'double standards' on Israel-Palestine conflict
United Nations (UN) human rights experts condemned the US for its "double standards" in addressing violations of international law in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, urging an end to impunity for...
£49 Solihull tax row as council leader says some pay for service they don't use
Anger over proposals to charge households who want to continue having their green waste collected by cash-strapped authority
Concerns swirl over major Devon homes plan
A town is braced for 200 new properties
Shopkeeper tracks down mum who stole Jellycat toys to sell on Vinted
Retailers estimate three in five shoplifted items end up being sold online.
Caird Park future: Readers have their say on what they want to replace doomed golf course
The fate of the century-old facility was sealed earlier this month.
What's next for Trump critics
She’s an Iraq War combat veteran and sexual assault survivor who has advocated for years to improve how the military handles claims of sexual misconduct.
Parking changes could put kids in danger on busy road, resident says
The council is planning new double yellow lines to restrict parking.
The council that wants to spend £120,000 on two revolving doors
The doors are regularly breaking down, costing the council money each time
Rahul Gandhi reaches Hathras to meet family of 2020 rape-murder victim
Rahul Gandhi at Hathras: Rahul Gandhi visits Hathras family, sparking controversy over intentions and CBI investigation into gangrape case.
'Badly worded' motion leaves councillors furious as they vote to 'not not' take action
The question of whether to write or to ‘not not’ write a letter to the secretary of state has caused a rift in the chambers.
Report finds ‘significant weaknesses’ in how Bury council manages its finances
External auditors reported a number of concerns about the authority's 'value for money' including the use of cash reserves to balance budgets
Report: Hamas Agreed to IDF Presence in Gaza in Deal to Release Only Few Hostages
Defense Minister Israel Katz said he believed there was a chance to reach a new deal to release all the hostages.
Visiting Cardiff is 'not worth the pain' say drivers in response to public transport plans
Cardiff Council haslaunched a consultation on plan to make bus travel quicker and more reliable in the city
Housing plans not war on rural England, says minister
Matthew Pennycook says development will be focused on areas where housing is least affordable.
Paris Demands Israel Abandon Buffer Zone with Syria
Netanyahu: “Our control on the Golan Heights ensures our security; it ensures our sovereignty."
Our hospices need funding, urgently
In the meantime, we must all be enormously grateful for the generosity of charitable giving, that is just about keeping local hospice services afloat.
Iconic A38 Orange Elephant removed after 'horrendous' vandalism
Police are involved
Tory fury as ministers hand another £13m to UNRWA
The Prime Minister committed the extra cash during a meeting with UNRWA commissioner general Philippe Lazzarini in Downing Street yesterday.
Chinese students at UK universities face 'ethnic clustering'
University students from China are more likely to have lower levels of spoken English than their peers from other developed economies.
Sale of Nottingham Castle and Wollaton Hall rejected as charity to run them
Nottingham City Council's effective declaration of bankruptcy in November 2023 caused concern that sites like Wollaton Hall could be sold
DWP explains Universal Credit and PIP claimants' rights over bank account checks
The DWP says the new powers are key to preventing fraud but people will be able to challenge decisions that are based on bank data
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