A five-year-old from Milton Keynes enjoyed a £19,000 princess-themed birthday party, complete with a horse-drawn carriage and a designer Givenchy dress. Discover the opulent details and the poignant family story behind the extravagance.
The US has signed new global health agreements with nine African nations, marking a shift towards transactional aid and reduced funding. Discover the details and implications.
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 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.
A food reviewer tested 30 festive party foods from UK supermarkets to find the best and worst for your Christmas. See which items scored a perfect 10 and which to avoid.
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.
Event planners reveal four key strategies for hosting a fantastic festive gathering without overspending. Focus on atmosphere, not expense, to create lasting memories.
Discover glamorous party dresses under £100 from M&S, George, Next and more. Perfect for Christmas parties and New Year's Eve without breaking the bank.
Jeremy Corbyn appealed for unity at Your Party's inaugural conference, which opted for collective leadership amid internal disputes. The new left-wing project faces challenges from a surging Green Party.
Jeremy Corbyn reveals members have voted to make 'Your Party' the permanent name for his new left-wing movement. The party also opts for radical collective leadership.
Jeremy Corbyn's new political party faces internal warfare as co-founder Zarah Sultana boycotts inaugural conference over banned allies and 'faceless bureaucrats'. Read the full breakdown of the chaos.
Zarah Sultana boycotts Your Party's inaugural conference, decrying a 'toxic culture' and 'witch hunt' after expulsions, despite Jeremy Corbyn's unity plea. Read the latest on the internal crisis.
Jeremy Corbyn was not invited to Zarah Sultana's pre-conference rally as the new left-wing party expelled SWP members and faced internal strife. The two-day event in Liverpool will decide the party's name and leadership model.
Jeremy Corbyn's new socialist party, 'Your Party', holds its first conference in Liverpool amid internal splits and leadership disputes. Will they find a name and unity?
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.
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'.
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.
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.
Socialite Kathy Hilton threw an extravagant Beverly Hills pajama party attended by celebrity friends including Kyle Richards and Dorit Kemsley, featuring luxury sleepwear and lavish decorations.
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.
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.