Tag Archives: Council

Strike action by binmen in Birmingham has seen the streets descend into a haven for rodents who have grown “as big as cats”. Daily Express :: News Feed

Some 7,000 people have died since January in fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the prime minister of the DRC told a high-level meeting of the Human Rights Council in Geneva on Monday, with combatants and civilians among the dead. CBC | World News

An equine expert famed for her ability to train horses has been fined for repeatedly refusing to tear down an illegally-built stables on greenbelt land. Daily Express :: News Feed

President Donald Trump’s plan for the U.S. to take over war-torn Gaza and create a “Riviera of the Middle East” after resettling Palestinians elsewhere has shattered U.S. policy on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and sparked widespread criticism. CBC | World News

Plans to create a government-backed definition of Islamophobia has sparked fears of an ‘Orwellian’ crackdown on free speech. Daily Express :: News Feed

Some households could see their bills skyrocket by up to £195. Daily Express :: News Feed

Council tax bills can be a big expense for many households – but there are a number of discounts and exemptions available depending on your living situation Daily Express :: Finance Feed

Councillors say the policy will save £2.3million and help the environment, but some have called the move ‘virtue-signalling’ Daily Express :: News Feed

More than four million people are facing extreme council tax hikes above the usual amount allowed by law due to a bankruptcy loophole. Daily Express :: News Feed

BBC Morning Live’s Cost of Living correspondent Colleta Smith has shared some ‘good news for homeowners’ – and revealed how you can check if you’re owed a refund Daily Express :: Finance Feed