The councils want to delay votes to explore new plans to redesign local government in England.
Lawmakers from the ruling Labour Party have slammed the opposition for attempting to kill the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill by tabling an amendment that would force the new inquiry, while ...
Economists have warned the rise could mean further tax hikes or spending cuts, as Treasury seeks to reassure markets.
The BBC has appointed 'impartiality champions' amid criticism of allegedly biased coverage.