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Sir Sadiq Khan expresses ‘support’ for overnight ‘tourist tax’

Sir Sadiq Khan has voiced his support for a London ‘tourist tax’ in a move which could eventually see overnight visitors charged extra for...
Finance

Welfare system changes risk “chaos” for vulnerable families

Labour’s controversial shakeup of the welfare system risks causing “chaos” for vulnerable families and adding to the burden of overstretched local services, a North...
Policy

Teesside MPs ‘set out their views’ on social security changes

Teesside MPs have reacted to social security changes announced by the Government this week. On Tuesday, 18 March, the Work and Pensions Secretary, Liz Kendall,...
Education

Gateshead Council gives green light to ‘Autism Strategy’

Gateshead Council approved its Autism Strategy for 2025-2030 today. At full council this afternoon, elected members gathered to sign off and approve the local authority’s...
Finance

Sunderland to receive ‘more than £186,000’ to improve ‘community assets’

City cllrs have approved more than £186,000 of funding towards improving community buildings and youth provision projects in the east area of Sunderland. Sunderland City...
Finance

Council tax ‘rising by around 5%’ across the North East

Council tax bills across the North East are rising by around 5% this year, as MPs complain that the “regressive” charges are in need...
Finance

Kirklees in line for a share of active travel investment

Kirklees is in line for a share of £5.1m to improve active travel across the West Yorkshire region. The West Yorkshire Places scheme includes proposals...
Bradford & Keighley

Volunteers raise over £125K while fasting to bring hope to refugees in Jordan

Update 22 March 2025: Volunteers have now raised more than £200k  In a world often divided by borders, beliefs, and conflict, one organisation is proving...
Business & Finance

Slough Borough Council wrote-off ‘eyewatering’ unpaid business rates

An ‘eyewatering’ £382,000 in unpaid business rates has been written off by Slough Borough Council with the agreement of council leaders, with one branding...
Ealing

West London off-licence failed licencing inspection

An off-license in West London was found to have sold a vape to a teenager during a regular licensing inspection. The Ealing Council Licensing...
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