'It’s hugely damaging to children': Andy Burnham explains 20% mayoral tax hike

The mayor's council tax precept will rise by 20pc in a few weeks - and he's explained why ...
Opinion

The depiction of 'The Monk' as a modern-day Robin Hood during the pantomime launch of Rex Ryan's new play is misguided, grubby and cynical

It may not be the best turn of phrase, in the circumstances, but I would not go to Rex Ryan’s shockingly tasteless mythologising of Gerry Hutch, in his play ‘The Monk’, at gunpoint, and I sincerely ...
Opinion

Arundhati Roy is right, not Wim Wenders – here are eight films that have changed politics

From ‘honour’ killings to nuclear war, some screen works have led directly legislative action – despite what jury head Wenders suggested at the Berlin film festival ...

Council tax to rise by 5% in Liverpool for fourth year running

The increase is in line with other local authorities according to the city leader ...