Special needs funding reform delayed amid pressure
Ministers delay controversial SEND funding reforms following widespread backlash from families and councils, leaving thousands of children with special educational needs in limbo.
Ministers delay controversial SEND funding reforms following widespread backlash from families and councils, leaving thousands of children with special educational needs in limbo.
Shocking analysis by Institute for Fiscal Studies warns Welsh public services face devastating £4bn shortfall as funding formula fails to keep pace with needs
Former President Donald Trump issues stark ultimatum to Hamas while condemning the terror group for shattering peace deal terms. Exclusive analysis of disturbing new evidence showing execution and torture of Palestinians.
Northern Gaza faces humanitarian catastrophe as Israeli forces intensify attacks, forcing thousands to evacuate while hospitals struggle with casualties and power blackouts.
UK councils issue urgent warning to Chancellor Rachel Reeves as financial pressures threaten essential services including social care, libraries and bin collections.
The New South Wales government launches a groundbreaking funding initiative to protect authentic Australian storytelling from the rising tide of AI-generated content, championing human creativity.
Exclusive: The cherished free bus pass scheme for England's older generation hangs in the balance as ministers and local councils clash over who should foot the bill. Discover how this political standoff could leave millions stranded.
Families across England are being forced to spend thousands on private assessments to secure essential support for children with special educational needs, exposing deep cracks in the education system.
Hamas confirms return of two hostage remains while 19 British citizens remain unaccounted for in ongoing Middle East conflict, leaving families in agonising limbo.
Former President Donald Trump has ignited a political firestorm by urging Republican-led states to halt financial support to Democratic states amid government shutdown threats, creating deep divisions in American politics.
Explosive developments in the Middle East as Hamas launches rocket barrage on Tel Aviv while Israeli forces intensify Gaza operations. Regional tensions spike with Syrian border incidents reported.
The future of British men's basketball hangs in the balance as the entire team faces suspension and UK Sport funding is jeopardised following serious betting allegations involving players and staff.
In a sobering development, Hamas has transferred the bodies of four Israeli hostages back to Israel, with authorities confirming identities after forensic examination. The tragic return marks another painful chapter in the ongoing Middle East conflict.
Australia's premier scientific organisation, CSIRO, confronts an existential threat as chronic underfunding triggers brain drain and research cuts. Scientific leaders issue urgent plea to Prime Minister Albanese to rescue national science capability.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces radical plan to abolish non-dom tax status, potentially generating tens of billions for NHS, schools and policing while closing 'unfair loopholes' for wealthy elites.
Major American universities including Texas A&M and University of Texas face federal investigation over alleged failures to disclose substantial foreign funding, particularly from China and Qatar.
Exclusive investigation uncovers massive taxpayer spending on equality and diversity officers across public services while frontline services face cutbacks.
Explosive new research shows significant numbers of NHS medical staff hold concerning views about Hamas's October 7th attacks, with majority of British public supporting dismissal for those who deny atrocities.
The prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology announces it will reject federal funding tied to Trump administration policies that restrict international student recruitment and research collaboration.
In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Hamas has accepted a US-mediated ceasefire proposal for Gaza, potentially ending months of devastating conflict. The deal follows intense negotiations and mounting international pressure.
First Minister Vaughan Gething calls for emergency talks with Chancellor Rachel Reeves amid warnings of 'impossible choices' facing Welsh public services.
Exclusive: NHS leaders sound alarm as patient safety reaches 'tipping point' amid chronic underfunding and workforce shortages, with new analysis revealing devastating impact on healthcare services across England.
Exclusive: Donald Trump asserts he would have prevented Hamas's October 7 attack and reveals his strategy for Middle East peace in explosive new interview
Major English museums face devastating budget cuts as Arts Council England redirects funding away from traditional institutions toward 'levelling up' agenda, sparking outrage in cultural sector.
Nine-year-old Emily Hand, initially thought killed in Hamas attacks, has been released after 50 days in captivity as part of temporary ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
Hamas officials engage in high-stakes talks with Egyptian mediators as pressure mounts for hostage release and humanitarian pause in Gaza conflict.
The US Congress has narrowly avoided a complete government shutdown after passing a last-minute funding package, though key divisions remain unresolved in the ongoing budget battle.
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.
Egypt's top diplomat makes urgent appeal to Hamas leadership to embrace Trump's controversial Gaza roadmap and relinquish weapons in bid to end conflict