As UK universities face financial crisis with course cuts and staff redundancies, Guardian analysis reveals vice-chancellors' pay packages have soared to record levels, creating a growing divide between leadership and struggling institutions.
Former President Donald Trump has abruptly terminated the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities, scrapping the planned ARC Ballroom renovation in another dramatic executive action.
Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin have rejected a federal funding proposal that would have provided millions for Planned Parenthood's healthcare services, affecting thousands of low-income patients across the state.
Exclusive analysis reveals how Donald Trump's unilateral decision to pay US troops during a government shutdown breached legal protocols and sparked constitutional concerns.
Senior medical leaders sound alarm over Scotland's NHS funding crisis, warning the cherished 'cradle to grave' healthcare principle faces collapse without urgent financial intervention.
Exclusive: Former President Donald Trump urges Republican allies to trigger a government shutdown unless military funding is slashed, putting soldiers' paychecks at risk just weeks before the election.
Timothy Mellon, billionaire heir to the Pittsburgh banking dynasty, makes unprecedented £45 million donation to support British military personnel and their families through the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust.
Republican billionaire donor Timothy Mellon faces bipartisan condemnation after suggesting military personnel could 'manage for a while' without pay during potential government shutdown.
Exclusive investigation reveals Donald Trump allegedly acted as anonymous donor to cover military pay during 2018-2019 government shutdown, raising questions about political motivations and transparency.
UK spearheads international effort to sever financial lifelines sustaining Putin's military operations, while long-range missile capabilities remain withheld from Ukrainian forces.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy intensifies pressure on European leaders to unlock billions in frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's defence, warning that delayed decisions cost lives amid escalating conflict.
Ministers delay controversial SEND funding reforms following widespread backlash from families and councils, leaving thousands of children with special educational needs in limbo.
Shocking analysis by Institute for Fiscal Studies warns Welsh public services face devastating £4bn shortfall as funding formula fails to keep pace with needs
GOP hardliners defy House Speaker McCarthy, risking soldiers' salaries in government funding standoff as Trump allies demand spending cuts.
Silicon Valley is undergoing a dramatic transformation as tech entrepreneurs pivot from consumer apps to defence technology, driven by Pentagon funding and geopolitical tensions. Discover how this new 'war tech' boom is reshaping the industry.
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.
Exclusive: Former President Trump faced backlash after suggesting military pay could be withheld during government shutdowns, raising serious questions about defence commitments.
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.
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem vows to use state funds to continue paying Coast Guard personnel if federal government shutdown occurs, highlighting growing concerns over military pay disruptions.
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.
Explosive claims emerge as former Trump strategist Steve Bannon alleges Qatar demanded $1 billion from US for Al Udeid Air Base operations, threatening withdrawal of critical military assets.
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.
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.
Former President Donald Trump's endorsement of a government shutdown puts 1.3 million US military personnel's pay at risk, creating a political firestorm just weeks before the presidential election.
Former President Donald Trump's promise to protect military paychecks during government shutdowns has been revealed as misleading, with experts warning service members could face payment delays.