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.
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Manchester Football Clubs Back Landmark Devolution Deal
Manchester United and Manchester City join forces with civic leaders to sign historic 'Trailblazer' devolution agreement, granting Greater Manchester unprecedented powers over transport, housing and economic development.
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.
UK Government bypasses Holyrood in transport funding row
The UK Government faces accusations of undermining Scottish devolution after directly awarding £15.6 million to local councils, bypassing the Scottish Government in a move branded 'constitutionally unacceptable'.
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.
Toronto's £58K/day migrant hotel bill sparks fury
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow faces mounting criticism as taxpayers fund hotel accommodation for thousands of migrants while local residents struggle with housing crisis. Exclusive investigation reveals the staggering costs.
Labour's cultural power shift: Ending London's arts dominance
New Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy announces radical devolution of arts funding and decision-making, promising to end London's cultural dominance and empower local communities across Britain.
Burnham demands radical devolution for Manchester
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham calls for unprecedented powers and funding transfer from Westminster in landmark speech, positioning the region as trailblazer for English devolution.
Court Upholds Trump Admin's UCLA Funding Cut
A US federal judge has upheld the Trump administration's decision to withdraw funding from UCLA, siding with the government in a pivotal case centred on allegations of antisemitism and free speech violations on campus.
Labour's Phillipson demands SNP act on Scottish education crisis
Labour's Shadow Education Secretary accuses the SNP of failing Scottish pupils and calls for immediate focus on falling standards and child poverty, shifting blame from constitutional debates.
Teachers reveal shocking state of UK schools: freezing classrooms, broken furniture
Exclusive investigation reveals the harsh reality of England's school funding crisis as teachers describe classrooms with broken furniture, inadequate heating, and severe resource shortages forcing desperate cost-cutting measures.
Scotland's Devolution Crisis: SNP Minister Must Resign
Exclusive analysis reveals Scotland's governance is in a state of paralysis, with the SNP facing mounting pressure over policy failures and constitutional stagnation. Stephen Daisley's damning indictment demands urgent ministerial accountability.
Westminster's 'Undemocratic' Welsh Veto Power Exposed
Plaid Cymru's Liz Saville Roberts accuses the UK government of undermining Welsh democracy by granting itself powers to veto legislation passed by the Senedd. The controversial Welsh Bill provisions have sparked a major constitutional clash.
Royal Shakespeare Company urges staff to take redundancy
The prestigious Royal Shakespeare Company is grappling with a severe financial crisis, urging staff to consider voluntary redundancy. The iconic theatre, a cornerstone of British culture, faces a perfect storm of rising costs and reduced income, putting i
UK Social Care System At Breaking Point - Report Warns
A devastating report reveals Britain's adult social care system is at breaking point, with chronic underfunding and staff shortages leaving vulnerable adults at risk. Experts warn of a 'deepening crisis' requiring urgent government action.
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.
SEND Education Crisis: UK Councils Warn of System Collapse
Local authorities across England warn of catastrophic collapse in SEND provision as funding crisis reaches breaking point, leaving vulnerable children without essential support.
Queen's 'lazy' Scottish Parliament remark caused palace row
A bombshell biography reveals how the late Queen's private critique of the Scottish Parliament sparked a major row over royal impartiality and the future of the Union.
Trump vows to slash diversity funding for HBCUs
Former US President Donald Trump has pledged to eliminate federal funding for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programmes, a move that threatens crucial financial support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) if he wins a second t
NHS Rations Cancer Treatments Amid Budget Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals NHS cancer services facing devastating cuts, with pioneering treatments denied to patients due to severe financial constraints. Health bosses warn of a looming crisis in oncology care across Britain.
Headteachers forced to become school caretakers in funding crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals England's headteachers are cleaning toilets, fixing boilers, and gardening as school funding hits an all-time low, creating a 'perfect storm' for the education system.
Assisted Dying Debate Pushes UK Hospices to Breaking Point
Exclusive investigation reveals how Britain's hospices face unprecedented strain as House of Lords debates assisted dying legislation, with funding shortfalls and ethical dilemmas threatening end-of-life care nationwide.
New Jersey Ambulance Services Face Catastrophic Defunding
A New Jersey town faces a public health emergency as its council votes to withdraw funding from life-saving ambulance services, leaving residents without guaranteed emergency medical response from January 1st.
DfE Refuses to Pay £1.2m Debt to Greenwich University
The Department for Education faces intense criticism after failing to pay the University of Greenwich over £1.2 million for a Medway campus building, sparking a major financial and political row.
Boris Johnson pressured over private office funding rules
Former PM Boris Johnson is under fire to clarify how his private office ensures compliance with strict political funding regulations amid growing transparency concerns.
UK Universities Face Financial Collapse - Crisis Deepens
Britain's world-class university system faces existential threat from unsustainable funding models, chronic underinvestment, and political short-termism. Urgent reform is needed to prevent irreversible damage.
UK and Ireland in Fresh Talks to Restore Stormont
Exclusive: The UK Secretary of State has launched a fresh diplomatic push with the Irish government in a bid to break the political deadlock and restore the devolved government in Northern Ireland.
Burnham: Govt needs 'reset' to end indecisive paralysis
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham launches a scathing critique of the UK government's 'stuck in the mud' indecisiveness, calling for a major reset to tackle urgent challenges from the NHS to the cost of living.
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