Kent Council Explodes in Jackie Weaver-Style Budget Clash
Dramatic footage reveals councillors trading furious insults during heated budget debate, echoing infamous Jackie Weaver Handforth Parish Council clash.
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Motability scheme faces cuts in Labour budget
Rachel Reeves's debut budget targets Motability scheme supporting disabled drivers, sparking fears of reduced mobility and independence for thousands across the UK.
Cardiff Council crisis: Four Labour cabinet members resign
Wales's capital city council descends into chaos as four senior Labour councillors quit their cabinet roles, plunging the administration into uncertainty ahead of crucial budget decisions.
IFS urges Rachel Reeves to consider welfare cuts in budget
The Institute for Fiscal Studies delivers stark warning to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, stating benefit cuts cannot be ruled out in upcoming budget despite political risks.
Trump axes 10,000 jobs, protects military pay in shutdown
Exclusive: Former President Trump directs controversial budget cuts while ensuring military salaries continue amid looming government shutdown crisis
Noem suggests cutting Coast Guard funds for border security
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem faces backlash after suggesting drastic cuts to US Coast Guard funding while advocating for increased border security measures, raising concerns about national security priorities.
CDC reverses course, saves hundreds of jobs after outcry
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has partially reversed its controversial decision to eliminate hundreds of positions, reinstating approximately 250 roles after facing significant criticism from health experts and lawmakers.
The False Economy of Public Service Cuts
New economic analysis reveals how short-term spending cuts on essential services create massive long-term costs for taxpayers and communities across Britain.
Tory Aid Cuts Slash Support for World's Poorest Nations
Exclusive investigation reveals how Conservative government aid reductions are devastating vulnerable communities across Africa while ministers face accusations of misleading Parliament.
Government slashes museum funding in major shake-up
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.
Kent Council declares financial emergency amid budget crisis
Kent County Council faces financial meltdown, proposing unprecedented council tax hikes and sweeping service cuts to avoid effective bankruptcy. Local residents brace for impact as authority warns of 'difficult decisions' ahead.
Reform UK's failed cuts force 5-year Kent tax hike
Exclusive investigation reveals how Reform UK's controversial 'DOGE-style' austerity measures backfired, leaving Kent residents facing years of increased council tax bills amid financial turmoil.
Tories Unveil Radical Welfare Cuts Plan
The Conservative government announces sweeping welfare reforms that could significantly reduce benefits payments for millions, sparking immediate backlash from charities and opposition parties.
Tory Conference Explodes Over Welfare and Immigration Clash
The Conservative Party conference descends into chaos as deep welfare cuts collide with controversial immigration policies, exposing major rifts within the party while Labour positions itself as the government-in-waiting.
BBC defends World Service cuts for defence budget
BBC executives face scrutiny as they justify redirecting World Service funding to defence priorities, raising concerns about Britain's global voice and diplomatic influence.
Trump and Vought threaten government shutdown
Former President Donald Trump allies with ex-adviser Russ Vought in a dramatic push to force a US government shutdown unless Congress accepts sweeping spending cuts and policy changes.
Morocco protests over subsidy cuts turn violent
Morocco faces social unrest as thousands protest against government austerity measures, with demonstrations turning violent in several cities amid rising living costs.
Tesco warns budget cuts could push prices higher
Tesco chairman John Allan cautions that government spending cuts could trigger 'substantial' price rises for consumers already struggling with inflation.
Trump's 'DOGE-Style Bloodbath' Shutdown Threat Backfires
Former President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing aggressive spending cuts reminiscent of cryptocurrency volatility, as a potential government shutdown could create political chaos that ultimately damages Democratic interests.
US Shutdown Crisis: Democrats Accuse Agencies of Sabotage
As a potential US government shutdown looms, Democratic lawmakers allege federal agencies are deliberately withholding crucial information about Republican spending cuts, creating a political firestorm in Washington.
Trump's SNAP cuts spark UK food bank crisis
As Trump administration slashes food stamp funding, British food banks report alarming surge in demand from vulnerable families facing hunger crisis.
Trump and Vance push for government shutdown over spending
Donald Trump and running mate JD Vance push Republicans toward October government shutdown in aggressive spending confrontation with Democrats.
DWP Faces Backlash Over £12bn Welfare Cuts Plan
Labour's Pat McFadden condemns DWP's planned £12 billion welfare cuts, warning they will severely impact disabled individuals and low-income families reliant on Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payments.
NHS Job Cuts Crisis: ICBs Axe Hundreds of Posts
Exclusive: NHS England's new Integrated Care Boards are cutting hundreds of jobs despite promises of improved healthcare, triggering union outrage and patient safety concerns as financial pressures mount.
US Schools Face Financial Cliff as Federal Covid Aid Ends
American schools are bracing for severe cuts as a $190bn federal pandemic aid package expires, threatening teacher layoffs, programme cancellations, and larger class sizes across the nation.
Hunt's Pre-Election Budget Walks Fiscal Tightrope
Exclusive analysis: Chancellor Jeremy Hunt prepares a pivotal pre-election Budget, walking a tightrope between voter-friendly tax cuts and fiscal responsibility as the UK economy sends mixed signals.
Labour slams 'out of touch' ministers over pothole fund cuts
Labour accuses the Conservative government of slashing vital road maintenance funding by £400m, leaving councils unable to fix potholes as the UK faces a growing road repair crisis.
UN Condemns UK Welfare Cuts as 'Cruel' - Labour Reacts
A United Nations human rights expert has issued a damning indictment of the UK's welfare reforms, warning that cuts to Personal Independence Payments are pushing disabled people into poverty. Labour accuses the government of creating a 'hostile environmen
ITV closes Good Morning Britain canteen in budget cuts
Exclusive: ITV has sparked internal fury after closing the flagship Good Morning Britain staff canteen in drastic budget cuts. Presenters and crew are now forced to bring packed lunches as the broadcaster slashes costs.
UK bin collection crisis: 1 in 4 councils cut services
Exclusive investigation reveals millions of British households face reduced bin collections as local councils grapple with funding cuts and rising costs. Find out how your area is affected.
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