£300 Winter Fuel Payments could be SAVED for all with new vote looming
A union motion to condemn the cut from Sir Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves could prove embarrassing for the PM at the party’s first gathering since taking power.
Welsh Labour minister defends cuts to winter fuel payments for pensioners
Conservative members of the Senedd called for the Welsh government to back their demands for winter fuel payments to be restored to all pensioners during a debate on Wednesday
Jackie Baillie urges Labour Government to 'listen' to Winter Fuel Payment backlash as she is heckled by furious voters
The veteran MSP looked uncomfortable as audience members rounded on the Labour Government.
Almost 5,000 Northumberland households not claiming Pension Credit missing out on thousands each year
Northumberland Labour estimates that 4,733 eligible households are still missing out and is now urging local pensioners to apply for the benefit
Four-day working week ‘could solve staffing issues’ at Bristol City Council
New ways of becoming a more competitive employer are being explored
I'm giving up ownership of Reform UK, says Nigel Farage
Reform UK is overhauling the way the party is run to give members more say at its annual conference.
We put key issues facing Angus to new council leader Bill Duff – this is what he said
Montrose councillor Bill Duff replaces Beth Whiteside following her shock resignation from the post this summer.
Council 'can't provide all services expected' with £60 million budget gap
The council leader said the system for funding town halls is "broken"
People urged to claim DWP pension credit as many are 'too proud'
City councillors say many people are too proud to claim pension credit, and many others are not eligible by just a few pounds
Affordable homes budget at Fife Council underspent by £30m despite housing emergency
The underspend has been blamed on slippage.
Don’t rush UK into assisted suicide law or we’ll end up like trigger-happy Canada
As someone nearer the exit lounge than the new intake of young Labour MPs who are so keen on assisted suicide, Mirror columnist Paul Routledge urges caution and points to countries where numbers of assisted dying are rising and eligibility has weakened
Birmingham City Council's plans for 'minimum' number of libraries - and what would happen to the rest
Birmingham campaigners have been urging the city council to change tack over its proposals for the library service
UN Security Council's credibility at stake over Gaza conflict - former PM Helen Clark
'Sometimes when you have left the stage, you should just remember that you have left the stage,' the foreign minister says.
Council 'got it wrong' with Links Ave closure, meeting told
It's the most controversial road in Mt Maunganui and a newly elected councillor is asking why a major change was allowed to happen.
Unite to push winter fuel vote at Labour conference
The trade union is calling on the government to reverse its cut and introduce a wealth tax.
Greymouth dump cleared but Mayor fears disaster
Grey District Mayor Tania Gibson says it is a disaster waiting to happen and should be closed.
Ilkeston housing plans rejected after developer refuses to pay for school places
The Little Hallam Hill site would have become home to 26 affordable houses
"It’s a joke"... EV charging refused at petrol station in conservation area
The planning bid was rejected by Bristol City Council
BBC Question Time audience's outrage as MPs keep heating allowance while pensioners face cuts
During the latest instalment of BBC Question Time, an audience member was quick to point out that 570 MPs are entitled to claim a £3,500 heating allowance each year - even as thousands of pensioners lose winter fuel payment
Legal warning over state of Torquay landmark
Vandals have broken in and there are arson fears
Debate breaks out as battle rages on over the renaming of Sir John Hawkins Square
The debate around renaming it has been going on for years
Brechin warned Storm Babet recovery report will ‘not bring answers’ one year on
A delayed report on the Angus town's road to recovery from last year's disaster is due to go before councillors in November.
PSNI mugshot policy protects criminals, says victim
The PSNI's plans to change its policy on custody images has been welcomed as a positive step by a victim.
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