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Gay app founder posed as straight for £1M investment

The founder of a controversial gay dating app, who concealed his sexuality and pretended to be a married straight man to investors, is facing intense criticism after the platform's success, raising serious ethical questions about authenticity and trust in

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.

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.

Watchdog clears Shapps for defence startup role

Ethics watchdog faces backlash for approving former defence secretary Grant Shapps' controversial transition to a private defence startup, raising concerns over conflicts of interest.

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.

UK government accused of devolution 'power grab'

The UK government faces backlash over claims it bypassed devolved administrations in Scotland and Yorkshire to push through funding deals, sparking accusations of centralisation.

Texas AG sues nonprofit over alleged Hamas ties

Texas AG Ken Paxton takes legal action against a Houston-based nonprofit, accusing it of funding Hamas. The lawsuit claims the group funnelled millions to the militant organisation.

Trump Slashes California National Guard Funds

The Trump administration has significantly reduced funding for the California National Guard, raising concerns over state security and emergency response capabilities.

UK cuts electric car grant to £500

The UK government has significantly reduced its electric vehicle grant, leaving potential buyers with less financial support. Here’s how it impacts the market.

Ohanian donates to Hodgkinson for Paris 2024

Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian has made a significant donation to support British athlete Keely Hodgkinson as she prepares for the Paris 2024 Olympics, continuing his tradition of empowering female athletes.

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