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English councils to get £700m top-up next year

Labour says the boost will help repair council finances, but a row looms over future funding changes.

BBC News - 10h

More clubs join calls for English rugby union overhaul

National League 1 clubs unite to join mounting calls for an overhaul of the way rugby union is run in England amid the ongoing controversy over record financial losses and executive bonuses.

BBC News - 1d

Council tax to rise to fund up to £330m for police

The Home Office says funding for forces in England and Wales will rise by 3.5% in 2025-26.

BBC News - 1d

Size matters in English devolution

Proposals for larger, single authorities target economic growth but risk losing the community connection

Financial Times - 1d

Former Tory minister Clark joins Labour’s industrial strategy council

Advisers also include John Kingman and Shriti Vadera

Financial Times - 2d

Charles Dickens' characters come alive in a Dutch town enamored with the English author

The Dutch city of Deventer has been transformed into a 19th-century English city where 950 people in costumes brought characters from Charles Dickens’ books to life

ABC News - 4d

Charles Dickens' characters come alive in a Dutch town enamored with the English author

The Dutch city of Deventer has been transformed into a 19th-century English city where 950 people in costumes brought characters from Charles Dickens’ books to life

ABC News - 4d

Residents react to council's bin shrinking plans

People living in Kirklees could see their waste bins replaced with alternatives 25% smaller.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

African Union chairperson candidates advocate for permanent UN Security Council seats

Three African leaders seeking to head the African Union have detailed their plans for regional security amid conflicts and political coups while strongly advocating for inter-Africa trade

ABC News - 5d

District councils face scrapping in major overhaul of English local government

Devolution white paper aims to create larger authorities and more elected mayors

Financial Times - 5d

African Union chairperson candidates advocate for permanent UN Security Council seats

Yahoo News - 5d

‘Tens of thousands of lives on hold’: the crisis in English courts

Staffing and funding shortages are delaying — and in some cases denying — justice

Financial Times - 5d

Scores of English council accounts to be published without auditor approval

Lengthy backlogs caused by chronic lack of capacity in local government and audit market

Financial Times - 6d

Targets for affordable housing on greenbelt weakened in English planning reform

Lower-grade land will be classed as ‘grey belt’ and open for redevelopment

Financial Times - 6d

Mexico Beach council members move forward with a developer’s multi-phase project

Yahoo News - Dec. 10

Weiner launches exploratory committee for NYC City Council run

Former Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-N.Y.) launched an exploratory committee to potentially run for New York City Council, 13 years after resigning from Congress amid a sexting scandal. Weiner, 60, ...

The Hill - Dec. 10

Janet Yellen, Jason Miller Take Stage at WSJ CEO Council

Jason Miller, Janet Yellen, Michael Casey and more will discuss Trump’s agenda, the economy and cybersecurity at the summit Tuesday afternoon.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 10

Sale’s Alex Sanderson expects big response from English clubs in Europe

Six Premiership sides lose Champions Cup openers Sale face Racing after starting with a defeat in Glasgow A leading Premiership director of rugby is predicting a backlash from English clubs this ...

The Guardian - Dec. 10

Birmingham equal pay deal raises doubt over council’s bankruptcy

Authority to pay about £250mn to settle historic dispute, far less than previously expected

Financial Times - Dec. 10

Thousands to get payouts as Birmingham City Council agrees equal pay deal

Settling the thousands of long-running claims is a "good day for low-paid women", Unison says.

BBC News - Dec. 10

Birmingham to settle equal pay claim that tipped council into bankruptcy

Payout likely to be lower than original top-end estimate of £760mn which has led to steep service cuts and asset sales

Financial Times - Dec. 9

Labour council leader quits over alleged sex messages to refugees

Police are investigating Edinburgh councillor Cammy Day following an allegation of inappropriate behaviour.

BBC News - Dec. 9

New York City Council Sues Adams for Blocking Solitary Confinement Ban

The lawsuit charges that Mayor Eric Adams exceeded his authority when he declared a state of emergency to block a ban on the practice in city jails.

The New York Times - Dec. 9

Police investigating Labour council leader

Scottish Labour confirmed Cammy Day has been suspended pending the outcome of the investigation.

BBC News - Dec. 8

New UK planning rules will bypass councils to fast-track housebuilding

Housing secretary Angela Rayner says ministers will be ‘grasping the nettle’ in system overhaul

Financial Times - Dec. 8

Plans to expand university backed by council

New buildings could be built, with new schools of medicine and business included in the proposals.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7

Quarry developer asks council to pay appeal costs

A firm is hoping to claim money from the local council ahead of a planning decision on an airfield.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7

No need for 'large' council tax hikes - Robison

The finance secretary says a record funding deal should prevent an increase - but the decision will rest with local authorities.

BBC News - Dec. 5

The Guardian view on humanities in universities: closing English Literature courses signals a crisis

With degrees disappearing and reading rates plummeting, the arts face a critical moment in education and culture. The announcement that Canterbury Christ Church University in Kent is to stop ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

Speaker Johnson on UK assisted dying bill: ‘Shameful day for the English-speaking world’

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) made an unusual criticism of domestic policy overseas in a "point of personal privilege" during a press conference, saying U.K. lawmakers voting to legalize assisted ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

Lee Child and Malorie Blackman urge English literature syllabus reform

More than 180 authors and publishers warn that writers of colours are under-represented in school curriculum

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Councils call for cash to cover homeless bill shortfall

The Local Government Association says a freeze on central funding has cost councils nearly £740m since 2019.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Yellowknife city council drops city-run dog pound from budget

Yellowknife city council removed $550,000, intended to operate its own dog pound, from the city's draft budget on Monday.Council made the unanimous decision as part of its budget review. The city's ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

Bitcoin buyer sues council over £600m 'lost in tip'

James Howells believes the hard drive is now worth about £600m since the recent Bitcoin surge.

BBC News - Dec. 3

Maresca: Chelsea can 'dominate English football'

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has said his side can "dominate English football" in the next five to 10 years.

ESPN - Dec. 3

Chelsea can 'dominate English football' in next decade - Maresca

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has no doubts about the quality of his players, but the Italian thinks this season is too early to talk about winning the Premier League title.

BBC News - Dec. 3