Party takes Mid Suffolk council from Conservatives as local election results surpass expectations England local elections – latest updates The Greens have won majority control …
As the results come in, find out how Conservatives, Labour, Lib Dems and other parties fared in Thursday’s polls for hundreds of English councils Latest …
Result comes in battleground regarded as crucial to party’s hopes in a future Westminster contest England council local elections – follow the results live Labour …
Dowden appears on Sky News and BBC shows, and says May’s local elections could see big loss of Conservative councillors Oliver Dowden is often viewed …
A panel of judges has temporarily blocked a new requirement passed by state Republican lawmakers that would cut the Democratic-leaning city of Nashville’s Metropolitan Council …
Republican majority had ousted Jones and fellow house member Justin Pearson over protests they led demanding gun control The city of Nashville’s governing council on …
A federal regulatory group has voted to officially close king salmon fishing season along much of the West Coast after near-record low numbers of the …
President furiously criticises international system for letting Russia hold key role while it wages war on Ukraine, where top official calls it a ‘symbolic blow’ …
West Lindsey council launches legal action, saying decision to use RAF Scampton for up to 2,000 asylum seekers is ‘irrational’ West Lindsey district council has …
Ruling applies to athletes who have transitioned after pubertyLevels of permitted plasma testosterone also reduced by half World Athletics has confirmed that its council has …
Tory councillor Richard Bingley signed off night-time mass felling as part of £12m regeneration scheme A council leader who has been embroiled in a row …
Human rights activists are urging the U.N. Security Council to refer Myanmar’s military rulers to the International Criminal Court and for neighboring Southeast Asian countries …
Report says events surrounding felling of thousands of trees was a ‘dark episode in Sheffield’ “Deluded” councillors in Sheffield behaved dishonestly and destroyed public trust …
About three-quarters of largest authorities with responsibility for social care have opted for full 4.99% rise The majority of English top-tier councils are planning to …
Contractors forced to move between safe houses given green light to leave but others remain in the country Nearly 100 British Council contractors forced to …
Exclusive: Foreign secretary urged to speed up efforts to help former staff and their families get to UK Ministers are putting endangered British Council staff …
The firm’s turmoil appears to deepen since Elon Musk’s takeover with Yoel Roth forced to flee home amid personal attacks Elon Musk’s Twitter abruptly dissolved …
Tory-led Essex authority is on brink of bankruptcy and has appealed to government for emergency bailout A Tory-led council has admitted a series of disastrous …
‘If there is a crackdown of the recent protest movement, the EU is willing to raise that in international institutions and to consider new sanctions,’ …
Jeremy Hunt’s plans criticised for delay to reform, shifting burden to local authorities and ‘skewing the system’ Jeremy Hunt’s decision to fund more social care …
Chancellor relaxes cap on raising rates to part-finance planned cash injection for adult social care Increasing council tax bills next April will hit struggling residents, …
‘Anti-woke insurgents’ Restore Trust promoting candidates for governing body in bid to influence charity’s policies A Tory donor, an activist opposed to critical race theory …
Conservative users began recirculating conspiracy theories as others voiced concerns over allowing hate speech and disinformation Among the most urgent questions facing Twitter in its …
Media watchdog says piece by Andrew Hornery was ‘likely to cause substantial office and distress’ Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or …
Fylde council, home to Preston New Road shale gas site in Lancashire, unanimously backs motion A Conservative-led council in Lancashire has voted unanimously to demand …
Russian rocket attack hits Ukraine’s south-eastern city early Monday, governor says; fears that Kremlin plans escalation of war At a glance: what we know on …
Campaigner against violence against women was told her views on transgender issues conflicted with its rights policies A city council has apologised to veteran feminist …
Councillors in north Wales vote to express opposition to ‘thorn in nation for centuries’ A Welsh council has officially called for the title of Prince …
Welsh Tories say Bridgend’s £1.1m bill for agency social workers in year of five-year-old’s death shows risk of inconsistent care A local authority involved in …
Darren Rodwell denies conflict of interest and has invited disabled people and looked-after children to box at stadium A town hall leader bidding to become …
Warning of £3.7bn funding shortfall over next 18 months piles pressure on Liz Truss after campaign pledges Adult social care in England is in serious …
Exclusive: Westminster looking at compulsory purchase orders to tackle laundering of ‘dirty money’ Homes acquired with “dirty money” in the richest parts of London could …
The historic event, and first to be held in 70 years, was attended by judges, archbishops and ex-prime ministers Charles proclaimed King – latest updates …
Sovereign says he is ‘deeply aware of the duties and heavy responsibilities’ that pass to him Charles proclaimed King – latest updates My lords, ladies, …
Monarch accepts guidance ‘after full day yesterday’ when she met Liz Truss at Balmoral The Queen will miss a privy council meeting after being advised …
External commissioners to take charge of finances amid ‘grave concerns’ local services could be at risk The government has launched an urgent investigation into the …
Intervention expanded to include financial decisions and governance after report calls for urgent reform The government’s intervention in the running of Liverpool city council is …
Application refused after concerns store could become ‘hotspot for late-night disturbances and antisocial behaviour’ The bakery chain Greggs has been refused an overnight licence for …
Local authority told to offload thousands of assets including council houses in stark report, a year after declaring bankruptcy A bankrupt local authority could have …
Norway’s U.N. ambassador says the U.N. Security Council has been unable to agree on a statement welcoming last week’s deal to get grain and fertilizer …
The U_N_ Security Council has unanimously condemned Myanmar’s executions of four political prisoners and called for an immediate halt to all forms of violence and …