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.
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Council bankrupt over £50m relief road that never existed
Shropshire Council faces financial collapse after investing millions in a relief road project that was never built, with leader revealing devastating impact on local services.
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.
Hammersmith Bridge: The £250m Paralysis Dividing London
Exclusive insight into the political and financial deadlock crippling Hammersmith Bridge, a vital London artery now closed indefinitely. Discover why this national infrastructure emergency remains unsolved.
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.
UK Museums Spent £29m on Storage as Buildings Crumbled
Shocking new data exposes how Britain's cultural institutions are spending millions to store artefacts they can't display, as iconic buildings fall into disrepair and face closure.
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.
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.
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.
Council taxpayers face £1.2bn wall repair bill
Exclusive investigation reveals UK councils are grappling with a £1.2 billion repair backlog for boundary walls and fences, with taxpayers set to foot the bill for decades of neglect and storm damage.
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
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.
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.
Trump Admin Kills California High-Speed Rail Funding
The Trump administration has formally terminated its funding agreement for California's ambitious high-speed rail project, demanding the return of $3.5 billion in federal grants and dealing a potentially fatal blow to the long-delayed infrastructure progr
£30m investment for cricket domes in Preston and Luton
The UK government has announced a major £30 million investment to construct state-of-the-art cricket domes in Preston and Luton, aimed at revolutionising grassroots cricket and creating year-round playing opportunities across communities.
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.
England's crumbling fire stations: ceilings collapse, rats roam
Exclusive investigation reveals shocking state of England's fire stations, with crews working in hazardous conditions amid collapsing ceilings, leaking roofs, and rat infestations due to severe funding cuts.
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.
SNP spends £520m on 11 miles of 'killer' A9 road
Critics slam the SNP for allocating £520 million to dual a mere 11-mile stretch of the notorious A9, branded a 'killer road', while other critical infrastructure projects remain underfunded.
Italy revives plan for world's longest suspension bridge
The Italian government has approved a €13.5 billion project to construct the world’s longest suspension bridge, connecting Sicily to the mainland. Critics warn of environmental and mafia risks.
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.
Australia's risky reliance on 15 undersea cables
Experts warn that Australia's reliance on a mere 15 undersea internet cables makes it vulnerable to digital isolation in the event of conflict or sabotage. Discover the risks and potential solutions to this critical infrastructure weakness.
HS2's giant tunnelling machine completes London tunnels
The colossal tunnelling machine 'Dorothy' has surfaced after carving out miles of tunnels for HS2, marking a major milestone in Britain's most expensive infrastructure project.
Flint water crisis: Homes still unsafe after 10 years
A decade after the Flint water crisis began, hundreds of homes in Michigan still lack safe drinking water, highlighting systemic failures and ongoing struggles.
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