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23 Jan 2026

Millions of residents in county areas face sweeping council service cuts as government funding covers just 2p in every £1 of new costs

England’s largest councils will receive just 2p in government funding for every £1 of their rising costs over the next three years as government diverts money…[more...]

26 Jan 2026

Why car parking will cost up to twice as much on UK high streets

Several councils have announced plans to raise car parking fees this month, with more expected to follow ahead of the start of the next financial year… [more...]

26 Jan 2026

Campaign for Democracy launched

The Telegraph has launched a Campaign for Democracy, calling for the 29 council elections which have been postponed to go ahead and for the removal of… [more...]

26 Jan 2026

Four support tiers for SEND children proposed

Pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are set to be allocated new “digital passports” and designated into a four-tiered system as part of comprehensive… [more...]

26 Jan 2026

More police patrols and faster responses to 999 calls under reform plans

Police officers in England and Wales would spend more time on the streets under sweeping reform plans to be outlined by the Home Secretary today. Shabana… [more...]