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.
Millions of federal employees brace for financial uncertainty as political deadlock threatens to trigger a complete government shutdown, freezing pay and halting essential services.
Exclusive analysis reveals how JD Vance's controversial stance on government shutdown could trigger mass federal layoffs and economic turmoil in the US.
Reform UK unveils radical manifesto pledging to scrap all remaining EU laws and freeze non-essential immigration in dramatic break from Brussels
The US federal government has entered a partial shutdown after Democratic lawmakers refused to support a Republican spending bill, leaving critical services in limbo and hundreds of thousands of workers facing furlough.
America faces imminent government shutdown as political deadlock over funding intensifies. Critical services at risk as Trump administration takes hardline stance in budget negotiations.
More than 120,000 Australian investors face uncertainty after La Trobe Financial froze withdrawals from its $1.2 billion Credit Fund, citing liquidity pressures and market volatility.
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.
Exclusive: Reports that Donald Trump has paused critical weapons aid to Taiwan have raised alarm among security experts, who fear the former president may be using the island's security as leverage in trade negotiations with China.
British Gas warns millions of UK households to brace for a severe cold snap, with energy bills potentially doubling. Get expert tips on how to stay warm and save money during the freeze.
In a bold move to protect its financial system, Vietnam has formally requested Russian authorities to swiftly freeze assets held by individuals targeted by international sanctions, signalling a delicate balancing act in its foreign policy.
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.
Former President Trump initiates a Supreme Court battle to block the renomination of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, setting up a major constitutional confrontation over presidential powers and central bank independence.
Britain braces for a brutal Arctic freeze as temperatures plummet to -9C, with the Met Office warning of widespread frost, ice, and treacherous conditions. Get the latest forecast and safety advice.
Exclusive: A perfect storm of severe weather warnings and soaring energy costs threatens to plunge South Wales into a winter crisis, with MPs warning of unaffordable bills and a 'serious problem' for vulnerable residents.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivers sobering testimony, indicating prolonged high interest rates as inflation proves more persistent than anticipated, sending ripples through global markets.
A US appeals court has dismissed Lisa Cook's lawsuit against Donald Trump, ruling the former president had absolute immunity when he fired her from the Federal Reserve Board in 2025. The landmark decision raises serious questions about presidential power
Britain faces an unprecedented May freeze as new weather maps predict a shocking Arctic blast, with snow and temperatures plummeting to -10C, disrupting the late spring warmth.
The family of a wealthy 75-year-old farmer has launched a legal battle to freeze his estate after he died just one day after secretly marrying his 51-year-old carer. They have branded her a 'gold-digger' in a bitter inheritance dispute.
A major warning signal in the UK jobs market has surged to its highest level in four years, sparking serious concerns about the health of the employment sector and the broader economy.
A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent is in critical condition after a targeted shooting in Chicago's West Side. Federal authorities are investigating the brazen daylight attack.
The UK government has frozen Tower Bridge's iconic 'Tower View' property worth £9.2 million under sanctions targeting Russian oligarchs with Kremlin connections.
The Met Office issues a severe weather warning as a -10C Arctic freeze is set to bury Britain under 20cm of snow, with exact dates revealed for the deepest freeze.
The Treasury faces mounting pressure to increase the IHT nil-rate band after 22 years of freeze, as average property prices push more estates over the tax threshold.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Labour's plan to overhaul business rates, freeze the multiplier, and increase the threshold for small business relief, aiming to revitalise Britain's struggling high streets.
The Chicago suburb of Evanston was the scene of a significant federal law enforcement operation on Monday, with agents from multiple agencies executing a search warrant at a residential property. The nature of the investigation remains undisclosed as auth
Business leaders sound the alarm as companies across Britain freeze recruitment following Labour's first Budget. Discover the sectors hit hardest and why bosses fear a return to '1970s-style' economic policies.
The once-booming Las Vegas property market has frozen solid. Soaring mortgage rates and economic uncertainty have scared away buyers, leaving a graveyard of unsold homes and desperate sellers slashing prices in a bid to attract the few remaining prospects
Two carers from a Texas care facility face criminal charges after 69-year-old Cynthia Pierce was found frozen to death in her bed during a catastrophic power outage, exposing a shocking failure in duty of care.