Stormont slams Budget as cost of living 'missed chance'
Northern Ireland's First Minister says the Budget fails families with higher taxes instead of bill relief. Discover the local reaction and what the £370m funding means.
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Stormont: Budget Fails Northern Ireland Public Services
Stormont Finance Minister John O'Dowd says Chancellor's £370m funding plan doesn't go far enough for frontline services. Read the full analysis of the budget impact.
WHO job cuts after US withdraws funding
The World Health Organisation announces significant staff reductions and programme cuts following US funding withdrawal. Learn how this impacts global health security.
CSIRO cuts 350 jobs in major blow to Australian science
Australia's national science agency CSIRO announces up to 350 job cuts, described as 'worst cuts ever seen' and a 'sad day for publicly funded science'.
First UK state school opens fee-paying branch in Dubai
Historic Queen Elizabeth's School in Barnet becomes the first UK state school to launch an overseas branch in Dubai. The venture aims to generate funds for its British counterpart amid funding shortages.
Trump pressure threatens US government shutdown
Former President Donald Trump's pressure on Republican lawmakers threatens to trigger a massive federal government shutdown, putting millions of workers and essential services at risk.
Police Scotland demands extra £140m amid budget crisis
Police Scotland faces its most severe financial crisis since its creation, with chiefs warning they need an additional £140 million annually just to maintain current service levels amid rising operational costs.
Northern Ireland government restored after DUP deal
Northern Ireland's devolved government is set to resume after the Democratic Unionist Party agreed to end their 24-month blockade, following new UK government legislation addressing post-Brexit trade concerns.
Taxpayer Millions Funded UK Film Flops
Exclusive investigation uncovers how obscure production companies received substantial public funding for films that failed to achieve commercial success or critical acclaim, raising serious questions about film funding accountability.
School Transport Costs Surge 24%, Councils Warn of Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals English councils' home-to-school transport costs have surged by 24%, leaving vulnerable families and local authorities in financial distress.
Scottish NHS boards get £135M emergency bailout
NHS Lanarkshire and NHS Ayrshire & Arran receive staggering £135.5 million in emergency funding, raising serious concerns about patient safety and the sustainability of Scotland's healthcare system.
Sinn Féin Israel comments spark Northern Ireland political crisis
Northern Ireland's political landscape faces fresh turmoil as Sinn Féin ministers face criticism over controversial remarks about Israel, prompting intervention from Westminster and creating new tensions in the power-sharing government.
DUP faces backlash after protesters storm HQ over Israel meeting
Democratic Unionist Party confronts internal crisis as protesters storm Belfast headquarters following controversial meeting with Israeli diplomat, exposing deep divisions within Northern Irish politics.
DUP condemns Stormont protest as activists breach Parliament
Democratic Unionist Party deputy leader Gavin Robinson denounces pro-Palestinian protesters who stormed Parliament Buildings at Stormont, calling the incident 'reprehensible' and demanding police action.
Scottish Government blocks Dundee University £20.3M bailout
Exclusive: University of Dundee confronts financial turmoil after Scottish ministers block emergency funding, sparking job security fears and union outrage over government intervention in higher education.
Pro-Palestinian protesters storm Stormont over Israeli links
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators storm Stormont's Great Hall, demanding Northern Ireland cut ties with Israel amid ongoing Gaza conflict, creating dramatic political confrontation.
SDLP Israel remarks spark Stormont crisis
Northern Ireland's political landscape faces fresh turmoil as the SDLP grapples with internal divisions and diplomatic repercussions following controversial remarks about Israel, threatening stability at Stormont.
Stormont Crisis Over Troubles Immunity Legislation
Stormont's devolved government could be dissolved as families of Troubles victims threaten legal action against the UK government's controversial immunity bill, creating a major constitutional crisis.
Trump Halloween party amid UK disabled children funding cuts
Former US President Donald Trump faces criticism for hosting lavish Halloween festivities while UK government reduces support for children with special needs through Snap funding programme.
Secret surveillance system uncovered at Stormont Parliament
Exclusive investigation reveals covert listening devices found throughout Stormont Estate, raising serious questions about security and privacy in Northern Ireland's democratic heart.
Hospice Crisis: Why End-of-Life Care Needs Funding Now
As Britain faces a growing crisis in palliative care, hospices struggle with funding gaps while demand surges. Discover why investing in compassionate end-of-life care is essential for our society's wellbeing.
Vice-chancellors' pay soars as universities face cuts
As UK universities face financial crisis with course cuts and staff redundancies, Guardian analysis reveals vice-chancellors' pay packages have soared to record levels, creating a growing divide between leadership and struggling institutions.
Trump axes arts board, cancels ARC Ballroom project
Former President Donald Trump has abruptly terminated the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities, scrapping the planned ARC Ballroom renovation in another dramatic executive action.
NI Minister faces backlash over Israel remarks
Stormont's Infrastructure Minister faces mounting pressure after controversial remarks about Israel, sparking cross-community condemnation and threatening power-sharing stability.
Stormont Recall Over Gaza Sparks Political Crisis
Northern Ireland's power-sharing government faces unprecedented disruption as politicians clash over Israeli-Palestinian conflict, threatening devolved governance stability.
Wisconsin Republicans Block Planned Parenthood Funding
Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin have rejected a federal funding proposal that would have provided millions for Planned Parenthood's healthcare services, affecting thousands of low-income patients across the state.
Northern Ireland's Stormont crisis threatens UK union
Northern Ireland faces unprecedented political gridlock as Stormont remains suspended, raising critical questions about governance and the future of the Union amid growing public frustration.
Scottish NHS Crisis: 'Cradle to Grave' Care Under Threat
Senior medical leaders sound alarm over Scotland's NHS funding crisis, warning the cherished 'cradle to grave' healthcare principle faces collapse without urgent financial intervention.
Martin's stark warning over Northern Ireland future
Irish Deputy PM Micheál Martin delivers stark warning about Northern Ireland's political stability amid ongoing Brexit tensions and power-sharing crisis.
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.
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