The government has allowed six areas to bypass the usual 5% cap on council tax increases.
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British medic loses arm and leg in strike in Ukraine
The 28-year-old from Dorset was evacuating people from a town on the front line when his vehicle was hit.
Man About The House star Brian Murphy dies aged 92
The actor and comedian had worked closely with theatre director Joan Littlewood in his early career.
Tributes paid to boy, 15, after school stabbing
The boy, named locally as Harvey Willgoose, is described as a “lovely lad” and the “life of a party”.
Colleague saved my life, says stabbed teacher
Fiona Elias and Liz Hopkin, as well as an unnamed pupil, were hospitalised after the attack.
Daniel Khalife jailed for spying for Iran and prison escape
The former British army soldier is sentenced after he was the subject of a nationwide manhunt in 2023.
Footballer left in coma after M27 hard shoulder crash
Jordan Chiedozie was returning home with Bashley FC’s physio when their car was struck on Saturday.
Fraudster used Covid loans like a ‘piggy bank’
Zeeshan Ashraf is jailed over his abuse of government help at a time of “national crisis”.
Pottery firm with 200-year history goes bust
Royal Stafford, based in Burslem, called in administrators on Monday, the GMB union says.
Coercive control to be treated like other domestic abuse offences
People convicted of coercive or controlling behaviour now face tougher management from police and probation.
