Politics

During the 2024 general election campaign, Labour repeatedly assured voters that it would not raise council tax. […]

A U.S. official suggested that Starmer’s charm offensive had minimal impact, attributing the tariff rates to economic calculations rather than political lobbying. […]

Sectors with heavy exposure to the U.S., including manufacturing and financial services, bore the brunt of the sell-off. […]

Recipients include economic giants like China (£545 million) and Turkey (£555 million), both of which dwarf the wealth of Britain’s most deprived areas. […]

The council, which declared effective bankruptcy in 2023, has struggled to resolve the deadlock, with Rayner insisting the Tory legacy of cuts is to blame. […]