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.
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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.
Wildfire Threatens California's Ancient Sequoia Trees
A rapidly expanding wildfire, fuelled by powerful winds, is menacing California's iconic Giant Sequoia groves. Firefighters are in a critical battle to protect these ancient natural wonders, some over 3,000 years old, from catastrophic damage.
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.
Trump Vows Drastic Foreign Aid Cuts If Re-Elected
Former US President Donald Trump vows to drastically cut foreign aid and overhaul international spending if re-elected, targeting organisations like the WHO and UN and pledging to renegotiate fundamental agreements, a move set to redefine global alliances
Northwestern University President Resigns Over Trump Funding Cuts
Northwestern University's president steps down following severe federal funding cuts imposed by the Trump administration, triggering academic turmoil and research programme suspensions.
Trump Administration Cuts Harvard Funding in Political Strike
The Trump administration has moved to sever federal funding to Harvard University, citing concerns over free speech, foreign influence, and institutional bias. This decision sends shockwaves through the academic world and raises questions about the politi
Hollywood Hills Inferno: Wildfire Forces Evacuations
A fast-moving wildfire erupts in Los Angeles's Hollywood Hills, triggering urgent evacuations and threatening multi-million dollar celebrity homes as firefighters battle the blaze.
Epping Forest Council declares 'independence' from government
In a bold political statement, Epping Forest District Council has symbolically declared independence from the UK government in protest against chronic underfunding and the 'broken' council tax system, vowing to withhold part of its payments.
NHS Youth Mental Health Crisis: Over-Diagnosis Costs £16bn
Exclusive: A damning report reveals the over-medicalisation of youth mental health is creating a financially unsustainable crisis for the NHS, costing the state a staggering £16 billion annually and stretching support services to their absolute limit.
Controlled Explosions Deployed in Yorkshire Moorland Fire Fight
Fire crews are using explosive charges to combat a significant wildfire on Saddleworth Moor, West Yorkshire, with smoke visible for miles. Authorities advise residents to keep windows closed.
California Declares Emergency as Wildfire Burns 14,000 Acres
A state of emergency has been declared in Southern California's Ventura County as the 'Post Fire' rapidly consumes over 14,000 acres, forcing mass evacuations and threatening critical infrastructure.
UK Pharmacy Crisis: 1 in 3 Remortgage Homes
Exclusive investigation reveals nearly a third of UK pharmacy owners have remortgaged their homes to keep businesses running amid funding crisis and rising costs.
NHS spends £6.9m on spin doctors during GP crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals NHS splurged millions on PR and communications staff while GP practices struggle with funding shortages and patient backlogs.
Trump Threatens University Funding Over Campus Protests
The Trump administration threatens to slash federal funding from US universities that fail to curb anti-government protests, sparking a fierce debate over free speech and academic independence.
Notting Hill Carnival faces £625k policing funding crisis
London's world-renowned Notting Hill Carnival faces an unprecedented funding crisis as organisers reveal a critical £625,000 shortfall for essential policing and security measures, threatening the future of Europe's largest street festival.
Locals combat southern Europe wildfires
Local communities in southern Europe are stepping up to combat devastating wildfires, showcasing resilience and unity in the face of climate change.
Tres Cantos wildfire destroys homes, forces evacuations
A catastrophic wildfire has ravaged Tres Cantos, Spain, destroying homes, displacing residents, and prompting a large-scale emergency response. Authorities warn of ongoing danger as firefighters battle the flames.
France battles wildfires amid scorching Aude temperatures
Firefighters in southern France are tackling intense wildfires as scorching temperatures fuel the blazes, forcing evacuations and threatening homes.
Wildfires rage in France and Europe amid heatwave
France and parts of southern Europe battle raging wildfires as extreme heatwaves worsen conditions. Thousands evacuated as flames consume forests and threaten homes.
UK universities face funding crisis - Oxford and Imperial at risk
Leading UK universities, including Oxford and Imperial College London, warn of financial instability due to government funding cuts, risking research and global competitiveness.
France wildfire burns area size of Paris overnight
A devastating wildfire in France has consumed an area equivalent to Paris overnight, with emergency services struggling to contain the blaze amid extreme conditions.
Trump targets Columbia University funding over protests
Former US President Donald Trump has called for Columbia University to be stripped of federal funding following pro-Palestinian protests, sparking debate over free speech and institutional accountability.
US firefighter shortage fuels wildfire crisis
Severe shortages of wildland firefighters in the US are hampering efforts to control increasingly destructive wildfires, raising concerns over public safety and environmental damage.
Record £75m boost for UK hospices confirmed
The UK government has announced a landmark £75 million funding package for hospices, ensuring critical end-of-life care services can continue to support patients and families across the country.
Epstein funded MIT child sex robot research
Explosive reports reveal Jeffrey Epstein's dark ties to MIT, funding grotesque research into child-like sex robots aimed at paedophiles. The disgraced financier's disturbing legacy continues to unravel.
RFK Jr's science funding cuts draw fierce criticism
Robert F. Kennedy Jr's proposed cuts to science research budgets have drawn sharp criticism from experts, warning of dire consequences for innovation and public health.
NHS chief warns of healthcare 'postcode lottery'
John Stewart, NHS England's director of specialised commissioning, highlights disparities in healthcare funding across the UK, urging a review of the Barnett Formula.
Trump targets Native American college funding in controversial plan
Former President Donald Trump proposes drastic cuts to federal funding for Native American colleges and universities, raising concerns over educational equity and tribal sovereignty.
California high-speed rail hit by Trump funding cuts
The ambitious high-speed rail project connecting Los Angeles to San Francisco hits another roadblock as federal funding is slashed, raising doubts over its future.
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