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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.

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.

Swinney's Braveheart retort to Ross in fiery FMQs clash

First Minister John Swinney delivered a blistering, Braveheart-inspired retort to Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross during a heated First Minister's Questions, defending the SNP's record and accusing opponents of 'gutter politics'.

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

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.

Sturgeon's memoir reveals deep discontent within SNP

Former SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon's explosive new memoir 'Frankly' reveals deep discontent within the party, criticising its current direction and questioning the strategy for Scottish 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.

Scottish Govt saves GCU Dundee campus

The Scottish Government has intervened to prevent the closure of Glasgow Caledonian University's Dundee campus, ensuring continued education access for students in the region.

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.

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