Government’s freeze on income tax thresholds is set to force nearly 550,000 Londoners into higher tax brackets by 2027/28, raising concerns over rising tax burdens and the impact on middle and lower-income families across the South East. The recent announcement of income tax threshold freezes and reductions promises to hit…

Council leaders warn that England’s escalating special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) support costs could push local authorities into insolvency, as delayed government reforms struggle to address soaring demand and costs. Council leaders across England are sounding the alarm over the escalating financial crisis driven by special educational needs and…

Labour’s sudden retreat on income tax hikes exposes deep internal divisions and risks undermining Britain’s fiscal credibility amid market jitters and political chaos. Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ abrupt retreat on planned income tax hikes has sent shockwaves through the financial markets and laid bare the dangerous internal chaos afflicting the Labour…

The FTSE 100 plummeted £27 billion amid global sell-offs driven by concerns over AI stock valuations and uncertain UK fiscal policies, marking its worst single-day decline since April and highlighting interconnected market fragility. The FTSE 100 suffered a substantial setback yesterday, losing £27 billion in value amid a wave of…

London plans to increase congestion charges from £15 to £18 per day from 2026, scrapping full EV exemptions and imposing new costs on electric vehicle owners, raising concerns over practicality and political motives behind the city’s green policies. From January 2, 2026, London’s central congestion charge will rise from £15…

Amid London’s iconic theatres and hotels, a hidden crisis unfolds as makeshift tent communities along the Strand expose government failures and a widening homelessness epidemic, calling into question the city’s commitment to vulnerable residents. Nestled behind London’s gleaming West End theatres and the historic Savoy Hotel, a bleak tent village…

Despite bold declarations in 2019, Hackney’s current climate initiatives are criticised for being superficial and failing to tackle the borough’s deep-rooted environmental and economic challenges, raising questions over genuine commitment to sustainability. Back in 2019, Hackney Council made bold headlines by declaring a climate emergency and pledging to act decisively…

Frustrated residents on Sandhurst Road in Catford installed a fake speed camera, forcing a temporary slowdown in reckless traffic, before authorities dismantled it, highlighting community frustration with official inaction on road safety. Residents of Sandhurst Road in Catford, southeast London, took matters into their own hands by erecting a fake…

Following a week of relentless rain, Storm Claudia highlights the government’s inadequate response and persistent neglect of flood resilience across England and Wales, with communities suffering the consequences of years of underfunding and short-termism. Following a week of relentless heavy rain, Storm Claudia has once again laid bare the government’s…

As fare evasion on London’s public transport persists, authorities grapple with not only financial losses but also increasing violence and safety concerns, prompting calls for tougher measures amid heated political debate. London is grappling with a persistent and costly problem of fare evasion on its public transport network, with nearly…

A stark UN report reveals that global climate pledges fall drastically short of the reductions needed to prevent catastrophic warming, as the world faces record-high CO₂ levels and rising environmental crises. Seas are rising, forests are burning, and the global community remains alarmingly complacent as the planet crosses irreversible climate…

London’s Congestion Charge will increase from £15 to £18 in 2026, ending full EV exemptions and introducing partial discounts amid protests from businesses and transport firms over fears of hampering electric vehicle adoption. From January 2, 2026, London’s Congestion Charge will undergo significant changes, with the standard daily fee increasing…