Mayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisions
Published on: August 23, 2026, 3:10 am
Housing minister Matthew Pennycook said the change was "essential" for helping mayors "effectively deliver new homes".
Read Full Article »Two police officers among seven killed in wrong-way car crash
Published on: August 22, 2026, 7:28 pm
PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough died after a car driving the wrong way down the A66 near Middlesbrough collided with a police vehicle.
Read Full Article »Trump says Canada wants 'benefits' of being US state as Carney says countries in trade war
Published on: August 23, 2026, 5:46 am
Canada's prime minister said he was "reluctantly" announcing retaliatory tariffs as he accused the US of starting a trade war.
Read Full Article »Struggling households need more help with bills, energy industry says
Published on: August 22, 2026, 11:00 pm
Industry body Energy UK says the current support for households most in need does not go far enough.
Read Full Article »Restriction zone scheme for offenders to start in October
Published on: August 23, 2026, 2:37 am
Serious violent and sexual offenders may be confined to areas of just a few miles after leaving prison on probation.
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