Official figures released today show that the number of caravans parked on unauthorised traveller sites without planning permission rises by almost a quarter in the year to January. The data indicate a new high level of caravans on sites that do not have the required planning approval, according to the reporting. The figures are presented as showing a continuing increase in illegal or unauthorised parking. The reports also say ministers face political criticism, with accusations of a “cover-up,” though the specific evidence or allegations are not detailed in the provided text. Overall, the coverage focuses on the scale of the increase and the accountability debate surrounding government handling of unauthorised sites and enforcement of planning requirements. No additional breakdowns—such as regional changes, the causes of the increase, or enforcement actions—are included in the supplied summaries. The main point across the sources is that the recorded count of caravans on unauthorised sites without planning permission climbs sharply compared with the previous year.