MoD's £28bn Budget Shortfall Revealed to PM Starmer
Britain's top military chief warned PM Keir Starmer of a £28bn MoD funding gap. Downing Street defends record spending as defence plans face overhaul.
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UK defence funding shortfall warning issued to PM
Sir Keir Starmer has been warned of a potential £28 billion defence funding shortfall. This comes as the UK pledges troops for Ukraine and boosts military commitments. Read the full report.
Six Affordable UK Country House Hotels with Spas
Beat the January blues with our pick of six charming UK country house hotels, each featuring a spa and rooms for under £160 per night. Perfect for a post-festive reset.
105 Private Schools Close After VAT on Fees Introduced
More than 100 independent schools have closed since VAT was added to fees, with leaders warning of more to come. Discover the impact on education.
2026 UK Bank Holiday Dates Confirmed
The UK government has confirmed the 2026 bank holiday calendar, revealing an eight to ten-day break depending on region. Critics brand the long summer gap 'ludicrous'. See the full list of dates here.
2026 Bank Holiday dates confirmed for UK
The government has published the 2026 bank holiday calendar, revealing an eight to ten-day break depending on location. Critics slam the 'ludicrous' summer gap in England and Wales. See all the dates here.
Lib Dems: Scrap Trump drug deal, fund social care crisis
Liberal Democrats urge PM Keir Starmer to tear up a US trade pact they brand a 'Trump tax', claiming it will cost the NHS billions. They demand funds be diverted to fix the social care emergency instead.
Charity Sector Faces Ominous Financial Crunch in 2026
Britain's voluntary organisations are battling rising demand and falling funds. As Labour's 'covenant' is tested, we examine if the sector can survive doing more with less.
UK charities face funding crisis and rising demand
Britain's voluntary sector faces a severe financial crunch in 2026, with rising demand, falling donations, and government underfunding threatening vital services. Read the analysis and what must be done.
UK Property Hotspots 2025: Plymouth, Stafford, Wigan Lead Growth
New Lloyds data reveals the UK's top property hotspots for 2025, with Plymouth seeing a 12.6% surge. Discover where values soared and where they fell sharply. Explore the full regional analysis now.
US expat's UK culture shock over pillow sizes
An American woman moving to the UK reveals her biggest surprise: UK pillows are larger, making her US bed linen useless. Discover the everyday items that differ across the Atlantic.
US expat's UK culture shock over pillow and butter sizes
An American woman moving to the UK shares her surprising packing mistakes, from ill-fitting bed linen to wrong-sized baking trays. Discover the everyday items that aren't standard globally.
US Halts Minnesota Childcare Funds Over Fraud Scandal
Federal authorities freeze payments to Minnesota after daycare fraud allegations. HHS demands audit and implements new spending controls nationwide. Read the latest developments.
US commits $480m to Ivory Coast health sector
The United States has signed a $480 million health pact with Ivory Coast, the latest in a series of 'America First' global funding agreements. Discover the details and implications.
UK Culture's Global Boom in 2025
Despite funding cuts and industry crises, British music, TV, and film dominated the global zeitgeist in 2025. Can this creative renaissance be sustained?
UK sustainable aviation fuel mandate targets at risk
Exclusive data reveals the UK's sustainable aviation fuel mandate is off track for 2025 targets. Discover the challenges and what it means for net-zero goals.
Derbyshire Council's Care Home Closures Spark 'Betrayal' Claims
Derbyshire County Council, led by Reform UK, announces closure of eight care homes after sale fails. Over 200 jobs at risk, sparking backlash from unions and MPs. Read the full story.
2025 on track to be UK's hottest year ever
The Met Office confirms 2025 is tracking to beat 2022 as the UK's warmest year on record, with an average temperature of 10.05°C. Discover the climate data and what it means for Britain's future.
US Signs New Health Deals with 9 African Countries
The US has signed new global health agreements with nine African nations, marking a shift towards transactional aid and reduced funding. Discover the details and implications.
Labour's 2025 Record: Childcare, Wages & Rail Reform
Despite low poll ratings, Keir Starmer's government has delivered major policy wins in 2025 on childcare, minimum wage, and renters' rights. Discover the untold story.
Charities and MPs urge PM to protect HIV funding
A coalition warns PM Keir Starmer that UK aid cuts threaten the chance to end Aids by 2030. Protect funding to save 255,000 lives and prevent millions of infections.
UK HIV funding cuts risk millions of lives, warn experts
Keir Starmer faces calls to safeguard Britain's global HIV funding, as cuts threaten to reverse progress and cause over four million additional deaths by 2030. Act now.
US $264m plan confirms nuclear weapons return to UK
Pentagon documents reveal a $264 million plan to prepare RAF Lakenheath for US nuclear weapons, marking their first return since 2008. Construction starts in 2027, with over 200 personnel deployed.
VAT on School Fees Fails to Fund Teachers, Says HMC Chair
The head of the UK's leading independent schools body says Labour's VAT on fees has not funded new teachers as promised, with 81 schools closed. Read the full impact assessment.
Exclusive Poll: Reform Leads, Labour and Tories Trailing
Exclusive Deltapoll puts Reform UK ahead at 30%, with Labour on 20% and Tories on 19%. PM Keir Starmer faces a stark warning from voters ahead of crucial 2026 elections. Read the full analysis.
Russia claims call between new MI6 chief and spy head
Moscow says its intelligence chief held a 'lengthy' call with the UK's new MI6 head, Blaise Metreweli. The claim comes amid heightened tensions over Ukraine and crucial EU funding talks.
Council funding map: Winners, losers and tax rises
The government's new £78bn council funding settlement shifts money towards deprived areas. Find out which councils win, which lose, and if your tax bill will rise.
Family finds travelling world cheaper than UK rent
Chloe and Connor Ellis sold their Barnsley home and are now globetrotting with their two young sons, discovering that exploring Southeast Asia costs less than monthly rent in the UK. Follow their journey.
Reform's Kent Council reveals £60m budget deficit
Kent County Council, run by Reform UK, projects a £60 million deficit for 2026-27, with warnings it could worsen. Discover the impact on council tax and public services.
UK Cuts £35m Sierra Leone Maternal Health Grant
Sierra Leone faces severe cuts to UK aid, losing a vital £35m grant for maternal and newborn health. Experts warn lives are at stake. Read the full investigation.
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