Media's 'Central Role' in Major Incidents Highlighted as New Police-Media Charter Launched Tuesday, March 17, 2026 policing media charter journalism publicinterest transparency trust police communication incidents A senior policing official has affirmed that the media plays a “central role” during major incidents, coinciding with the release of a new charter aimed at redefining the relationship between police forces and … Read More
Concerns Grow Over 'Dying Democracy' at Gloucester City Council Under Jeremy Hilton's Leadership Monday, March 16, 2026 democracy gloucester council leadership scrutiny governance transparency opposition politics accountability There is mounting worry that democracy is faltering at Gloucester City Council amid the leadership of Jeremy Hilton. Opposition members have voiced concerns about increasingly autocratic governance after repeated … Read More
Concerns Grow Over 'Dying Democracy' at Gloucester City Council Amid Leadership Criticism Monday, March 16, 2026 democracy leadership gloucester council opposition governance scrutiny transparency controversy politics There are mounting fears that democracy is faltering at Gloucester City Council under the leadership of Jeremy Hilton. Opposition councillors have voiced concerns that free speech is being stifled, with questions repeatedly … Read More
Gloucestershire Airport Sale Collapse Raises Concerns Over Council's Financial Future Friday, March 13, 2026 gloucestershire airport sale council bailout finance economy transparency publicservices investment The collapse of the Gloucestershire Airport sale has cast serious doubt over the City Council’s financial recovery plan, questioning how it will manage its bailout loan and future public services. For more than eight months, … Read More
Martin Lewis Warns of Bigger Bill Increases Despite New Telecom Rules Monday, February 16, 2026 martinlewis pricehikes telecoms broadband mobile consumerrights transparency ofcom socialtariffs sky Consumer advocate Martin Lewis has raised concerns about families facing unexpected price increases on their broadband and mobile bills, despite new industry rules aimed at improving transparency. Speaking on his BBC podcast, … Read More
Calls for Forensic Probe into Financial Crisis at Gloucester City Council Thursday, February 12, 2026 gloucester forensic investigation council financialcrisis transparency accountability auditing opposition governance Gloucester City Council’s opposition parties have united in calling for a forensic investigation into the council’s ongoing financial crisis. Leaders from the Conservative, Labour, and Independent groups have jointly issued … Read More