An 81-year-old Derbyshire woman has secured a legal victory against Derbyshire County Council, compelling them to remove a fence that blocked access to her property. The council had erected the barrier three years ago, closing a gap used by the woman's family since 1967.
Ofcom has levied a £28 million penalty against Virgin Media O2 for making it excessively difficult for customers to cancel contracts, a breach of consumer protection regulations that impacted millions of phone calls over nearly three years.
Bedfordshire Police have launched an international manhunt following the discovery of a mother and her two children deceased at a property in Bedford. Authorities believe the primary suspect has already departed the UK.
Data analysis indicates nearly 6,000 social housing properties across the UK are illegally listed on short-term rental platforms, generating millions in undeclared income and exacerbating housing shortages.
