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Motorists in England are to get a 10 minute grace period after a parking ticket runs out before they can be hit with a fine.

Almost 50,000 drivers made claims against councils across Britain for damage caused to their vehicles by potholes in the last financial year, new figures shows. But only 23% of claims were successful.

More than £20 million meant to help people struggling with housing costs following benefit reforms wasn't spent by local councils last year, new figures reveal. But if you're affected, it's not too late to apply for help this year.

More than 40% of local authorities across England will increase council tax bills, despite Government calls to freeze them, a survey has revealed today.

First-time buyers struggling to save a deposit to get on the property ladder can get funding from local authorities under a new scheme driven by Lloyds TSB.

Some councils in England and Wales want to hammer motorists with a 70% rise in parking fines, it is claimed.

A council tried to fine a motorist £120 for parking illegally by using a photograph of a different car to prove his 'guilt'.