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PIP reforms - what changes to disability benefits could mean for you

Harborough MP Neil O'Brien

Harborough's new housing target is 'twice the rate of Leicester', says MP

Hundreds turned out to cheer as tractors parades through Harborough at the weekend.

Video: Footage shows hundreds cheering as Tractor Run parades through Harborough

The headquarters of Leicestershire County Council (left) Harborough District Council (right).

Leicester and Leicestershire plans to streamline councils explained

Stars including Bill Bailey (pictured) are backing calls for the ban to be enacted quickly - Animal News Agency

Stars need help of Harborough residents to speed up ban on trophy hunting import...

Pupils at Winchester College, one of the UK's most famous private schools

How Britons really feel about VAT on private school fees

A still from the video to Freezing This Christmas by Sir Starmer and the Granny Harmers

Who are Sir Starmer and the Granny Harmers?

Harborough District Council's HQ.

Council leader hits out at plans to scrap district and borough councils

A petition calling a general election has been signed by over 1 million people. Pictured: Keir Starmer. Photo: STEFAN ROUSSEAU/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

How online petitions work and what happens at a million signatures

There have been concerns that private schools raising fees in response will edge out many families

Explainer Why private schools will be taking on the Government in legal battle

The winter fuel payment cut is hitting millions of pensioners

Union threatens legal action over Labour's Winter Fuel Payment cuts

The decision to cut winter fuel payments for millions has sparked a legal challenge 🔥

Alex Nelson

36 per cent of those polled adopt a "you can't take it with you" approach, spending their cash while they can, rather than putting it aside for emergencies.

Almost a third of Brits find rainy day funds outdated

A potential housing site near Great Glen is likely to be prioritised to deliver 4,000 homes, as part of Harborough’s new Local Plan.

Council to consider 4,000 housing site near Great Glen as part of new Local Plan

Rachel Reeves poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual Autumn budget to Parliament (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

UK families to get free cash as Household Support Fund is extended

Child plays with building blocks.

Watch: Measures for families announced in Rachel Reeves’ budget

Rachel Reeves poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual Autumn budget to Parliament (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Budget 2024: key takeaways as Reeves unveils £40 billion tax rise

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivers her speech at the Labour Party Conference.

Watch: Potential tax rises and who could be worse off following budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to give a speech at the Treasury in July 2024 (Photo: Jonathan Brady - Pool/Getty Images)

What to expect from Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Autumn Budget

Mr O'Brien says Britain is a “disorderly” and “uncivilised” place to live.

MP calls for action on spitting and loud music on public transport among others

Sir Keir Starmer speaks at Prime Minister’s Questions.

Watch: Keir Starmer addresses reason for cuts to winter fuel allowance

The free school breakfast clubs will build on support for families already available, the Department for Education says

When Labour's free school breakfasts will start - what we know so far

Protester speaks at winter fuel cuts rally.

Watch: Rally against winter fuel cuts held outside Parliament

Man reacts to the government’s plans to make the winter fuel payment means tested.

Watch as members of the public react to the winter fuel cuts

A general view of BBC Broadcasting House, in central London. PIC: Lucy North/PA Wire

Why women are more likely to be prosecuted for licence fee evasion?

A TV licence is a legal requirement for anyone wanting to watch live TV on terrestrial channels, or online streaming. The fine for not having a licence is up to £1,000 plus any legal costs. Additional compensation may also be ordered.

The eye-opening number of TV licence prosecutions every week

The 300 new nurseries in primary schools are just phase one of the government's plan (Photo: Adobe Stock)

Labour's plan for creating 300 new nurseries in just one year

Jess Phillips MP speaking at The Rally Against Violence Towards Women and Girls at Labour conference.

Minister says stopping VAWG should be everyone’s “core business”

Increased housing targets have caused uncertainty for the future of the district.

District council defends new Local Plan consultation as MP brands it a 'sham'

Further dispute has arisen over Harborough’s new Local Plan after MP Neil O’Brien called the public consultation a ‘sham’.

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Education secretary Bridget Phillipson says the current curriculum is holding both schools and children back (Photo: National World/Getty/Adobe Stock)

How Labour could overhaul England's 'outdated' curriculum and exams

Jordan Parlour called for attack on asylum seeker hotel.

Watch: Police arrest man who called for attack on asylum seeker hotel

Childcare costs have forced parents to reduce their working hours

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Household Support Fund decision looms as September deadline nears

Some 19,000 pensioners are set to miss out on winter fuel payments. Photo: Julian Hochgesang/ Unsplash

Fear thousands of pensioners will suffer after winter fuel payment axe

The matter was discussed on Monday.

Continuing Local Plan preparation could run 'huge risk' says councillor

The district council will discuss car park changes in October.

Councillor fears delays to pay and display upgrades could cause ‘major problems’

Most UK schoolchildren are required to wear uniforms to school (Photo: National World/Adobe Stock/Getty)

Why Labour has promised to limit branded school uniform items

Harborough MP Neil O'Brien

'I am honoured to be re-elected - and I am already straight back to work'

The Labour Party already have a number of policies in the works focused on reforming education (Photo: National World/Getty/Adobe Stock)

Teachers and schools set for big changes under Labour

The Tories celebrate after winning the Harborough seat

General election round up: Harborough MP 'relieved and honoured'

Alberto Costa has secured another five years as the constituency’s representative in Parliament.

South Leicestershire has chosen its MP as  results are announced

German Observation Tower on south coast cliffs, Guernsey

Visit Guernsey to discover underground bunkers and WW2 history

Harborough candidates (from top left, going clockwise): Darren Woodiwiss (Green Party), Hajira Piranie (Labour), Danuta Jeeves (Reform UK), Neil O'Brien (Conservative), Phil Knowles (Liberal Democrats) and Robin Lambert (Social Democratic Party).

General election candidates in Harborough

Keir Starmer says he went to see Taylor Swift in concert and his favourite song is 'Change'. Credit: ODN/ Inset: Taylor Swift performs at Wembley Stadium on June 21, 2024 Picture: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images

Watch: Keir Starmer took kids to Eras and reveals favourite Swift song

Marion Cotillard (photo: Getty Images)

​Which way to vote to stay squeaky green?

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How UK parties are approaching National Insurance ahead of election Alex Nelson

Jenn Gutierrez started having contractions during the Reputation set at Taylor Swift gig

I went into labour during a Taylor Swift gig and I kept dancing

The race has begun towards the General Election on July 4.

Watch: Latest odds on UK general election explained

Tory canvasser removes Labour leaflet from letterbox.

Watch: Tory canvasser removes Labour leaflet from letterbox

Munira Wilson MP says schoolchildren are so hungry they are ‘eating rubbers’.

Watch: Schoolchildren are so hungry they are ‘eating rubbers’

A person walks along a railway platform at Paddock Wood railway station in south east England on April 8, 2024, as train drivers strike over pay. (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

Video report: Is it time to re-nationalise rail?

Conservative Rupert Matthews has won the race to become Leicestershire’s next police and crime commissioner for the second term running.

Leicestershire Police and Crime Commissioner election result

Jeremy Hunt will announce the 2024 Budget. Credit: Kim Mogg/Getty/Adobe

Budget 2024: Hunt cuts NI again and reforms child benefit

Harborough MP Neil O’Brien

Harborough MP makes feelings known about Just Stop Oil with X-rated post

More NHS dentists should soon be available in Harborough district

NHS dentistry to be more accessible for Harborough residents, says MP

Andy McDonald, the MP for Middlesbrough, has been suspended by the Labour Party after he used the phrase “between the river and the sea” during a speech at a pro-Palestine rally at the weekend.

Labour MP suspended over speech at pro-Palestine rally

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