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McDonald’s accused of tough tactics in fights with councils over new branches
Critics say firm uses ‘playbook’ of questionable arguments to get its way in appeals against planning refusals. McDonald’s has thwarted attempts to stop it opening new outlets by stressing that it ...The Guardian - 6h -
Councils fear the local is being taken out of local government
Ministers say a major reorganisation will save money but some councils are worried it will harm services.BBC News - 11h -
Council shake-up in England sees elections delayed in nine areas
Angela Rayner says the reorganisation marks a generational power shift but the Tories say it is a "worrying day".BBC News - 11h -
Kensington and Chelsea council to stop paying into staff pensions
Move comes as cash-strapped local authorities are expected to reduce contributionsFinancial Times - 12h -
Trump pulling U.S. out of U.N. Human Rights Council, ending funding for UNRWA
President Trump on Tuesday announced the United States would withdraw from the United Nations Human Rights Council and end funding for the Palestinian relief agency UNRWA. Reuters White House ...CBS News - 13h -
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Trump signs executive order to withdraw U.S. from U.N. Human Rights Council
President Trump signed an executive order aimed at withdrawing the United States from the United Nations Human Rights Council and UNRWA and for broader review of U.S. funding for the international ...NBC News - 1d -
Trump executive orders coming on U.N. Human Rights Council, Gaza funding
President Trump will sign new executive orders withdrawing the U.S. from the United Nations Human Rights Council and cutting funding for UNRWA, a key relief agency in Gaza. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi ...CBS News - 1d -
Millions face council tax rise of more than 5%
The government has allowed six areas to bypass the usual 5% cap on council tax increases.BBC News - 1d -
UK unprepared for climate change impacts, says fire chiefs council
The National Fire Chiefs Council calls on the UK government to take "urgent action" to help protect communities.BBC News - 3d -
England’s councils expected to cut contributions to staff pensions
Local government scheme is in surplus by £85bn, according to consultant IsioFinancial Times - 3d -
Fears council shake-up could spell end of independent-run areas
Critics say merging smaller councils will make it harder for independents to be elected.BBC News - 3d -
Outgoing Muslim Council leader criticises lack of government contact
Zara Mohammed tells BBC the difficulties she faced as she ends her time as Muslim Council of Britain leader.BBC News - Jan. 27 -
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British Council could disappear within a decade, says chief executive
Exclusive: Scott McDonald is looking at budget cuts and axing the organisation’s presence in up to 40 countries. • Why the financial crisis at the British Council matters as UK pushes soft power . ...The Guardian - Jan. 25 -
City Council Takes Aim at Adams and Ally by Closing Lobbying Loophole
New York’s City Council passed a bill to limit top city officials from lobbying city agencies after leaving government. It was inspired by Frank Carone, an adviser to Mayor Eric Adams.The New York Times - Jan. 23 -
SpaceX Lobbying Could Prompt Trump to Axe National Space Council
Administration insiders suggest the president may get rid of the White House advisory body, which SpaceX’s top lobbyist calls ‘a waste of time.’Inc. - Jan. 22 -
States Sued to Stop Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order
Also, Jan. 6 defendants were set free. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
These 16 players will comprise this year's PGA Tour Player Advisory Council
Scottie Scheffler, Rickie Fowler and Justin Thomas are among the 16 players named to the 2025 PGA Tour PAC.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 21 -
Council urged to scrap 'rat tax'
A councillor has put forward an amendment to a recent review of pest control charges.BBC News - Jan. 21 -
Stop These Behaviors Today to Boost Your Company’s Productivity
Inc. 5000 entrepreneurs share the strategies they’ve implemented to streamline their operations and achieve greater success.Inc. - Jan. 20 -
Council giving out free air fryers to 6,000 pensioners
North Lincolnshire Council is providing the appliances to help people reduce their energy bills.BBC News - Jan. 19 -
TikTok stops working as US ban comes into force
A message appearing for US users says they "can't use TikTok for now".BBC News - Jan. 19 -
Palestinians Dare to Hope the Fighting Really Stops This Time
Gazans are curbing their optimism, having experienced other times throughout the war when a cease-fire was thought to be within reach, only for it to fall apart.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 18 -
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Israel security council recommends approving Hamas hostage, ceasefire deal
Israel's full cabinet now needs to vote on the deal. If it's approved, it would be expected to be implemented on Sunday.CBS News - Jan. 17 -
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Driver stopped in Tesla Cybertruck banned in UK
The eye-catching vehicle, which carries a price tag of about £48,000, is not yet legal on UK roads.BBC News - Jan. 17 -
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English councils face tripling of audit fees to clear backlog
Increasingly complex local authority finances and shortage of accountants to sign off books has led to long delaysFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
UK councils say government ‘can’t have it both ways’ on pension reform
Town halls in England and Wales warn that requirement to take ‘principal advice’ from pools could create conflict of interestFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
The ongoing fight to stop the Los Angeles County wildfires
Days after fires began tearing through homes in the Los Angeles area, families are returning to smoldering neighborhoods as firefighters continue their battle against the deadly wildfires.CBS News - Jan. 12 -
Attempted abduction of girl, 3, stopped by mother
A man who was believed to have tried to take a girl outside a house, was stopped by her mother.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
The race to stop ‘predatory marriage’ in old age
Cases have grown since the pandemic — with relatives complaining they have been cut out of a loved one’s willFinancial Times - Jan. 11 -
When Carter met Kim - and stopped a nuclear war
The former US president halted a US-North Korea showdown, but was also accused of going rogue.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
Half of English county councils could ask to delay elections
The councils want to delay votes to explore new plans to redesign local government in England.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Barcelona able to field Olmo and Víctor after Spain’s sports council intervenes
Sports council grants players temporary registration Barcelona beat Athletic to reach Spanish Super Cup final Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor will be able to play for Barcelona after Spain’s supreme ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Police stop man with machete from entering Capitol
Authorities stopped a man with a machete from entering the Capitol, the U.S. Capitol Police said Wednesday. In a thread on the social platform X Wednesday afternoon, Capitol Police said a man ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Trump expected to appoint Eric Trager as Middle East director for National Security Council
President-elect Trump is expected to announce Eric Trager as Senior Director for the Middle East and North Africa on the National Security Council, a congressional aide told The Hill. Trager has ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
LA council member: 'Absolute miracle' no fatalities reported
Los Angeles Councilwoman Traci Park said it is an “absolute miracle” no fatalities have been reported as fires blaze through parts of Los Angeles. “This fire moved very, very quickly,” Park said in ...The Hill - Jan. 8
