Councils in England will be asked to publish reports on their repairs or miss out on funding, but critics say long-term thinking is needed.
Month: March 2025
Major chemical incident stood down, say police
Sussex Police says most of the people evacuated in St Leonards have returned to their homes.
Chancellor defends taking free Sabrina Carpenter tickets
Rachel Reeves tells the BBC she went to the concert with a family member and will declare the tickets.
Reeves confirms 15% cut to Civil Service running costs
Savings will be from back office and administrative roles rather than front-line services, chancellor tells the BBC.
Wheelchair for sheep which ‘keeps falling over’
Lotus Lamb & Sheep Sanctuary rehabilitates animals rescued from extreme cases of neglect and abuse.
Brianna film was bid to get answers – Esther Ghey
Brianna Ghey’s mum says she wants to “get answers” from social media companies about safety.
Wales least affordable part of Britain for first-time buyers
Wales is the most difficult part of Britain for first-time buyers to buy a home, a new report finds.
Family of couple held by Taliban fear for their health
Peter and Barbie Reynolds were arrested by the Taliban in February while returning to their home in Bamiyan.
Experts to investigate student loan fraud claims
The education secretary says claims of student loan fraud point to one of the “biggest financial scandals” in the university sector.
My baby’s premature birth was humbling, says Beatrice
The royal describes “months of sheer worry” she experienced over the birth of her second child.
