Asylum sites to cost more than hotels – watchdog
Cost of four sites will run to £1.2bn and outstrip estimated bill for private rooms, watchdog finds. Source link
L.A. County supervisors voted to limit Airbnb, Vrbo and other short-term rentals in unincorporated areas
Airbnbs and other short-term rentals in unincorporated areas will be restricted to hosts who are renting out their primary residence, under a proposal that gained…
Tees Valley Mayor: What's the role and who's running?
The position is currently held by Conservative Ben Houchen who was re-elected in May 2021. Source link
Supreme Court says Texas can begin enforcing immigration law
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday turned down a plea from the Biden administration and cleared the way for Texas to begin enforcing a new…
Croydon East Labour candidacy process investigated
The parliamentary seat was established with boundary changes ahead of the next general election. Source link
Rep. Katie Porter says she regrets calling the California Senate primary ‘rigged’
The outspoken Rep. Katie Porter is cleaning up after a controversial comment she made in the aftermath of her California Senate primary loss to fellow…
Labour MP apologises for swearing in Commons
Clive Lewis, the MP for Norwich South, says he is sorry for his "outburst" as he left the chamber. Source link
Biden touts high-speed rail between Southern California and Las Vegas
President Biden touted a high-speed rail project that will connect Las Vegas with Southern California, funded by billions of federal dollars, as he campaigned in…
Local elections 2024: When and where are they, and who can vote?
Voters in parts of England and Wales will elect councillors, mayors and police commissioners on 2 May.These are the last local elections before the next…
Biden, Trump win more primaries; other races offer hints on national politics
COLUMBUS, Ohio — President Biden and Donald Trump won several of their parties’ primaries Tuesday, notching more delegates as they continue their march to a rematch…
Government blocks plans for solar farm
Local government minister says the project near Gayton would cause "major visual harm". Source link
Issa calls for dropped charges against State of the Union protester
WASHINGTON — Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Bonsall) on Tuesday urged Capitol Police to drop charges against the Southern California father who interrupted the State of the Union…
Top civil servant Simon Case asked why he is member of all-male club
The head of the Civil Service has been asked how he squares his plans for "inclusiveness" with being a member of the all-male Garrick Club.…
Trump asks Supreme Court to dismiss case charging him with plotting to overturn 2020 election
WASHINGTON — Lawyers for Donald Trump urged the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday to dismiss an indictment charging the former president with conspiring to overturn the…
Chancellor hints at October general election
The PM has already said his "working assumption" is a poll will be held in the second half of this year. Source link
Peter Navarro of Trump White House reports to prison
MIAMI — Former Trump White House official Peter Navarro reported to prison Tuesday to begin serving his sentence for refusing to cooperate with a congressional investigation…
Plan to ban accused MPs from Parliament diluted
Only MPs charged with a violent or sexual offence will be barred from the site, under revised plans. Source link
Trump says Jews who vote for Democrats ‘hate Israel’ and their religion
NEW YORK — Former President Trump on Monday charged that Jews who vote for Democrats “hate Israel” and hate “their religion,” igniting a firestorm of criticism…
Government 'playing games' over asylum plan
A cut to the number of asylum seekers to be housed at the site is an "election ploy", warns a council leader. Source link
Trump sues ABC News and George Stephanopoulos for defamation
Former President Trump is suing TV journalist George Stephanopoulos and ABC News for defamation for saying he raped advice columnist E. Jean Carroll. On a…