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John Swinney is facing calls for government action to support one of Scotland's smallest council areas as it struggles with the cumulative loss of 1,500 jobs.

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026

On Monday afternoon, MBS and Macron are to chair the first meeting of the Saudi-French strategic partnership council.

From Barron's ● Aug. 23, 2026

Raman said she ran for council largely to take on the homelessness crisis in Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026

Torfaen council said it was not aware of the research and "it is not clear what data or evidence was used in the assessment to arrive at the reported conclusion".

From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026

Either way, it’s bound to be better than our last meeting, where not a single person showed up except me—and that includes the other council members.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman

"Our reforms will make the system fairer for taxpayers across the country, while protecting councils through the transition and ensuring no area faces a cliff edge."

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

The cemeteries, neighborhood councils and clergy leaders had opposed the loss of motor vehicle lanes, saying it would cause a traffic nightmare.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026

They say they are increasing maximum maintenance loans and reintroducing maintenance grants to help with living costs, as well as working with universities and councils to improve access to student housing.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

Fees and charges for parking permits and green waste bins will be hiked at dozens of councils, while almost every authority will raise council tax by the maximum 5%.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

He had been willing to lay aside that conviction during the war, when national security required his participation in the highest councils of government planning.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik