Council Tax Crisis: Local Authorities Demand Funding Overhaul
UK councils issue urgent warning to Chancellor Rachel Reeves as financial pressures threaten essential services including social care, libraries and bin collections.
UK councils issue urgent warning to Chancellor Rachel Reeves as financial pressures threaten essential services including social care, libraries and bin collections.
The New South Wales government launches a groundbreaking funding initiative to protect authentic Australian storytelling from the rising tide of AI-generated content, championing human creativity.
Exclusive: The cherished free bus pass scheme for England's older generation hangs in the balance as ministers and local councils clash over who should foot the bill. Discover how this political standoff could leave millions stranded.
Families across England are being forced to spend thousands on private assessments to secure essential support for children with special educational needs, exposing deep cracks in the education system.
Former President Donald Trump has ignited a political firestorm by urging Republican-led states to halt financial support to Democratic states amid government shutdown threats, creating deep divisions in American politics.
The future of British men's basketball hangs in the balance as the entire team faces suspension and UK Sport funding is jeopardised following serious betting allegations involving players and staff.
Australia's premier scientific organisation, CSIRO, confronts an existential threat as chronic underfunding triggers brain drain and research cuts. Scientific leaders issue urgent plea to Prime Minister Albanese to rescue national science capability.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces radical plan to abolish non-dom tax status, potentially generating tens of billions for NHS, schools and policing while closing 'unfair loopholes' for wealthy elites.
Steve Clarke's Scotland secured a dramatic 2-1 victory against Belarus in a thrilling friendly at Hampden Park, with Scott McTominay scoring the decisive winner in the 89th minute.
Complete guide to watching Scotland's crucial UEFA Nations League match against Belarus, including TV channels, streaming options and kick-off times.
Major American universities including Texas A&M and University of Texas face federal investigation over alleged failures to disclose substantial foreign funding, particularly from China and Qatar.
Exclusive investigation uncovers massive taxpayer spending on equality and diversity officers across public services while frontline services face cutbacks.
Dramatic armed police response in central London after reports of man with firearm. One person shot with life-changing injuries as Scotland Yard launches urgent investigation into the incident near Westminster.
Scottish households face a wave of new municipal taxes as SNP ministers grant councils unprecedented powers to raise revenue through tourist taxes, workplace parking levies, and other local charges.
Metropolitan Police and ambulance crews rushed to a serious incident in Walthamstow, East London, with armed officers responding to reports of a man threatening violence in a residential property.
The prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology announces it will reject federal funding tied to Trump administration policies that restrict international student recruitment and research collaboration.
An American tourist's quest to find Scotland's smallest town leads to unexpected adventures and charming discoveries in this heartwarming travel tale.
First Minister Vaughan Gething calls for emergency talks with Chancellor Rachel Reeves amid warnings of 'impossible choices' facing Welsh public services.
Exclusive: NHS leaders sound alarm as patient safety reaches 'tipping point' amid chronic underfunding and workforce shortages, with new analysis revealing devastating impact on healthcare services across England.
Major English museums face devastating budget cuts as Arts Council England redirects funding away from traditional institutions toward 'levelling up' agenda, sparking outrage in cultural sector.
Scotland manager Steve Clarke issues rallying cry as John McGinn struggles for form ahead of crucial Euro 2024 match against Switzerland. Can the Tartan Army bounce back from German humiliation?
Liverpool defender Andy Robertson faces extended sidelines after shoulder surgery, missing Scotland's vital European Championship qualifiers against Belarus and Denmark in major blow for Steve Clarke's side.
The US Congress has narrowly avoided a complete government shutdown after passing a last-minute funding package, though key divisions remain unresolved in the ongoing budget battle.
Two Metropolitan Police officers from Charing Cross face mounting legal bills after being denied funding following a shooting incident while responding to concerns about immigrants in central London.
A serving Metropolitan Police officer has been arrested following a BBC Panorama investigation, marking another blow to the force's reputation as authorities examine potential misconduct.
The United States faces another government shutdown as Senate Democrats and Republicans clash over spending bills, with federal funding set to expire this weekend amid political gridlock in Washington.
The Trump administration has triggered a major crisis in Chicago by cutting off federal funding, forcing the city to implement emergency measures and threatening essential services across the Windy City.
Exclusive: Sussex Police faces mounting pressure as Jewish leaders reveal security concerns were ignored months before recent incidents, raising serious questions about police preparedness.
English councils face a staggering £1.5 billion deficit as special educational needs spending skyrockets, forcing difficult cuts to mainstream school funding and other vital services.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is under formal investigation by counter-terrorism police following controversial comments about Jewish donors during the Greater Manchester Police inquiry into party funding.