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.
Category : Search result: public funding
NSW funds literature to combat AI-generated stories
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.
Free Bus Pass Crisis for England's Seniors
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.
Lesotho's HIV Success Defies Global Challenges
The tiny African kingdom of Lesotho achieves remarkable progress in HIV treatment while navigating Trump-era funding uncertainties and COVID-19 disruptions.
Parents pay £5,000 for special needs education support
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.
Trump: GOP States Should Stop Funding Democratic Areas
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.
Council spends £1.6M on asylum seeker bus travel
A struggling Yorkshire council faces backlash after revealing it spends millions annually on free bus travel for asylum seekers while cutting essential local services and raising council tax.
British Basketball Team Suspended in Betting Scandal
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.
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.
Science in Crisis: CSIRO Funding Collapse Demands Action
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.
Reeves to scrap non-dom tax status raising billions
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.
SEC probes universities over foreign funding transparency
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.
NHS and Police spend £70M on diversity officers
Exclusive investigation uncovers massive taxpayer spending on equality and diversity officers across public services while frontline services face cutbacks.
MIT rejects Trump policy funding in principles stand
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.
BBC World Service independence threatened by defence funding
Exclusive: Former BBC Controller raises alarm over potential compromise of BBC World Service's editorial independence as Ministry of Defence pushes for greater funding involvement in the internationally renowned broadcaster.
Welsh Govt Demands Emergency Funding Talks
First Minister Vaughan Gething calls for emergency talks with Chancellor Rachel Reeves amid warnings of 'impossible choices' facing Welsh public services.
NHS patient safety at dangerous tipping point
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.
Bob Ross painting sells for $9.9M in PBS protest
A rare Bob Ross painting fetched an astonishing $9.9 million at auction, with proceeds directly supporting PBS stations facing Trump-era funding reductions. Discover how art became political protest.
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.
US Government Shutdown Averted in Last-Minute Deal
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.
Britain's asylum capital at breaking point
An exclusive investigation reveals how one of Britain's most liberal cities is buckling under unprecedented strain as asylum seeker numbers spiral out of control, testing public services and community cohesion to their limits.
London's toxic protests: Hate marches spiral out of control
Exclusive investigation reveals how London's protest marches have become breeding grounds for extremism and intimidation, with police struggling to maintain order amid rising bigotry.
US Government Shutdown Looms as Senate Deadlock Deepens
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.
Chicago funding crisis as Trump admin cuts federal support
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.
Special needs school funding crisis deepens
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.
University AI funding frozen over diversity policies
Dalhousie University's artificial intelligence research funding has been suspended by the Canadian government amid concerns over diversity-focused hiring practices, sparking debate about academic freedom and equity policies.
Miami's $50m Trump Library Deal Sparks Fury
A contentious agreement to bring Donald Trump's presidential library to Miami faces mounting criticism over public funding and ethical concerns as legal battles loom.
Government Shutdown Threat: Troops' Pay & Passports at Risk
Exclusive: Britain braces for widespread disruption as potential government shutdown threatens military pay, passport services and national parks. Critical services face closure in unprecedented Whitehall standoff.
NHS faces new PFI-style crisis over private clinic funding
Exclusive: Private companies handed millions to consult on using private finance for NHS clinics, raising fears of repeating disastrous PFI schemes that left hospitals with crippling debt.
Bondi's Sculpture by the Sea faces funding crisis
The future of Sydney's beloved 'Sculpture by the Sea' exhibition at Bondi Beach is under threat as organisers announce a critical funding shortfall, putting the 2024 event in serious doubt.
Page 2 of 4