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07 Sep 2026

Ministers to review LGR Decisions

The government will review local government reorganisation decisions after getting updated legal advice.
Communities secretary Angela Rayner is due to make an announcement today in…[more...]

16 Sep 2026

Expect even more potholes on UK roads after summer heatwaves, says RAC

The RAC has warned that the UK’s record-hot summer could lead to more potholes, with prolonged heat making road surfaces brittle and prone to cracking. It… [more...]

16 Sep 2026

Mayors could be given powers to oversee water companies

The Government is considering creating nine regional bodies, involving mayors and other local political leaders, to help set priorities and hold water companies to account over… [more...]

16 Sep 2026

Andy Burnham warned he must raise taxes or cut spending in budget

The Government could need to find around £10 billion through tax rises or spending cuts in the October Budget, amid higher borrowing costs and pressure from… [more...]

16 Sep 2026

UK inflation rises above 3 per cent

UK inflation rose from 2.9 per cent in July to 3.1 per cent in August, driven by higher fuel and transport costs amid the Iran war.… [more...]