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Four-day week may be considered a sign of failure, England councils told

Local government secretary writes to town halls warning them against ‘part-time work for full-time pay’

The Guardian - UK · Dec 23, 2025

Labour’s pledge to build 1.5 million new homes set to fall short by 500,000

The target means building an average of 300,000 new homes a year – a figure not achieved since the 1970s

The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2025

Map: Council tax winners and losers after government reveals funding

The plans have shifted funding towards more deprived areas

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2025

How far must UK go to fend off threat of foreign interference in its elections?

Closing funding loopholes and re-empowering the watchdog would go some way to tackling an urgent issue

The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2025

UK to investigate foreign interference in politics after Russia bribery scandal

An independent review has been ordered in response to the conviction of former Reform UK lawmaker Nathan Gill for accepting bribes from Russia.

Euronews · Dec 16, 2025

Government launches investigation into foreign money in UK politics

The announcement comes after the jailing of former Reform UK leader in Wales Nathan Gill for taking bribes to make pro-Russian statements.

Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2025

Urgent probe into foreign interference in UK politics after ex-Reform politician jailed for pro-Russian bribes

Housing secretary has said that Nathan Gill’s conduct is a ‘stain on our democracy’

The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2025

‘Unthinkable’ surge in rough sleeping as housing crisis laid bare

Stark new data comes as Labour announces its homelessness strategy

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025

Mayoral elections delay confirmed by minister amid ‘affront to democracy’ claims

Local Government Secretary Steve Reed said the Government is ‘minded’ to push mayoral elections in four areas planned for next year back to 2028.

Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2025

Labour expected to postpone mayoral elections by two years amid continued Reform poll lead

The Independent has seen briefing notes from officials suggesting that mayoral elections will postponed from 2026 to 2028

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025