VAT on School Fees Fails to Fund Teachers, Says HMC Chair
The head of the UK's leading independent schools body says Labour's VAT on fees has not funded new teachers as promised, with 81 schools closed. Read the full impact assessment.
The head of the UK's leading independent schools body says Labour's VAT on fees has not funded new teachers as promised, with 81 schools closed. Read the full impact assessment.
Author Jane Green reflects on her first Christmas alone after ending her 18-year marriage, finding bittersweet moments in a new life in Morocco while navigating grief and new traditions. Read her powerful story of midlife transformation.
The government's new £78bn council funding settlement shifts money towards deprived areas. Find out which councils win, which lose, and if your tax bill will rise.
Economists warn Labour's council funding raid could force tax increases across the UK, with six areas facing unlimited rises from 2027. Discover the impact on your bills.
A new 'fairer' funding system for England will divert central cash to the most deprived areas, pressuring councils in London and the South East. Five London boroughs will see council tax caps removed.
English councils get a £78bn funding boost with a 23% spending power rise. Council tax rises capped at 3%, with extra for social care. Find out what it means for you.
A major review by Baroness Hodge finds Arts Council England has sidelined artistic excellence in favour of box-ticking bureaucracy. Read the full report and reactions.
ITV's This Morning vet Dr Scott Miller announces his divorce, sharing a heartfelt statement crediting his dog Mango for 'unconditional love' during this difficult time. Read his full message and the details.
Jillian Shriner, author and wife of Weezer's Scott Shriner, files for divorce citing irreconcilable differences. Get the latest on custody and spousal support details.
Former tennis star Ana Ivanovic has officially filed for divorce from World Cup winner Bastian Schweinsteiger. Get the full story on their split and the reasons behind it.
Britain's National Education Union threatens national strikes as 500,000 teachers may walk out over school funding concerns following the Budget. Find out why.
Scottish and Welsh Labour leaders praise a £2bn funding boost and the abolition of the two-child benefit cap in the new budget, hoping it will reverse their fortunes in upcoming elections.
Discover why Generation Z views divorce as a celebration of self-worth and a new beginning, not a failure. Learn how prenups and social media are changing the narrative.
Actress Tori Spelling and ex-husband Dean McDermott face over $1.3 million in unpaid taxes as their 17-year marriage officially ends. Discover the full financial breakdown of their divorce settlement.
The World Health Organisation announces significant staff reductions and programme cuts following US funding withdrawal. Learn how this impacts global health security.
Australia's national science agency CSIRO announces up to 350 job cuts, described as 'worst cuts ever seen' and a 'sad day for publicly funded science'.
Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott finalise their divorce with an amicable settlement, prioritising their five children and agreeing to tackle their $1.7 million tax debt together.
Historic Queen Elizabeth's School in Barnet becomes the first UK state school to launch an overseas branch in Dubai. The venture aims to generate funds for its British counterpart amid funding shortages.
Exclusive details emerge as Eric McCormack, beloved for his role as Will Truman, quietly settles his divorce after 27 years of marriage in a private California proceeding.
Former President Donald Trump's pressure on Republican lawmakers threatens to trigger a massive federal government shutdown, putting millions of workers and essential services at risk.
Police Scotland faces its most severe financial crisis since its creation, with chiefs warning they need an additional £140 million annually just to maintain current service levels amid rising operational costs.
Exclusive investigation reveals how wealthy businessman Pini Zahavi allegedly orchestrated a multi-million pound property fraud to secretly fund the divorce of Cesc Fabregas's mother, uncovering a web of hidden transactions and legal battles.
Golf superstar Rory McIlroy has filed for divorce from wife Erica Stoll after seven years of marriage, sending shockwaves through the sporting world just months before Europe's Ryder Cup defence.
Exclusive investigation uncovers how obscure production companies received substantial public funding for films that failed to achieve commercial success or critical acclaim, raising serious questions about film funding accountability.
Exclusive investigation reveals English councils' home-to-school transport costs have surged by 24%, leaving vulnerable families and local authorities in financial distress.
Beverly Hills, 90210 star Tori Spelling and actor Dean McDermott have officially settled their divorce, marking the end of their 18-year marriage filled with financial struggles and relationship turmoil.
NHS Lanarkshire and NHS Ayrshire & Arran receive staggering £135.5 million in emergency funding, raising serious concerns about patient safety and the sustainability of Scotland's healthcare system.
Exclusive: University of Dundee confronts financial turmoil after Scottish ministers block emergency funding, sparking job security fears and union outrage over government intervention in higher education.
Former US President Donald Trump faces criticism for hosting lavish Halloween festivities while UK government reduces support for children with special needs through Snap funding programme.
As Britain faces a growing crisis in palliative care, hospices struggle with funding gaps while demand surges. Discover why investing in compassionate end-of-life care is essential for our society's wellbeing.