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Heads Warn of 'Catastrophic' School Funding Cuts

School leaders in England warn of a 'catastrophic' funding crisis, with heads forced to cut staff and essential services. The NAHT union demands immediate government action to avert an educational emergency.

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.

Epping Residents Vow Council Tax Strike Over Service Cuts

Outraged homeowners in Essex declare a council tax revolt, threatening to withhold payments in protest against deteriorating local services and soaring bills. The grassroots movement gains momentum as community frustration reaches boiling point.

Council's woke flag directive sparks fury

A UK council sparks outrage after it tells staff they can seek support if they feel 'unsettled' or 'uncomfortable' by the display of the English flag, St George's Cross, on St George's Day. Critics slam the move as an attack on national identity.

Reform Council Removes Flags Citing Safety Concerns

A Reform UK-controlled council in Boston, Lincolnshire, has sparked outrage by removing the St George's Cross and Union Flag from its buildings, citing 'community safety' concerns. The decision has ignited a fierce debate about national identity and polit

Family's horror in Ealing Council's rat-poo infested flat

A homeless family with a newborn baby has been left in despair after Ealing Council placed them in temporary housing riddled with rat droppings, damp, and severe disrepair, sparking outrage and calls for immediate action.

Russia Strikes British Council in Kyiv in Retaliatory Attack

Russia launches a major missile strike on Kyiv, directly targeting the British Council building. The attack, described as a retaliatory act for UK support of Ukraine, marks a significant escalation in tensions between Moscow and the West.

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.

Scottish Government warns of bankruptcy in financial crisis

Scotland faces an unprecedented financial emergency as ministers warn of potential 'bankruptcy' without urgent UK government intervention. Discover the implications for public services and the growing constitutional clash.

Trump Aid Cuts Force Botswana Health Emergency

Botswana declares national health emergency as US aid cuts under Trump administration cripple critical HIV/AIDS and malaria prevention efforts, risking catastrophic public health consequences.

Liverpool's £1.5m Sydney-Style Roundabout Sparks Fury

Liverpool City Council faces intense backlash after spending £1.5 million on a controversial 'Sydney-style' roundabout redesign that locals brand a 'disgraceful waste' of public funds amidst severe service cuts.

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.

Pharmacists use personal savings to keep shops open

A shocking new survey reveals the dire state of Britain's pharmacies, with owners digging into their own pockets to survive a funding crisis, risking closures and creating 'pharmacy deserts' across the nation.

UK Councils' £122bn Debt Crisis Forces Public Asset Fire Sale

Exclusive investigation reveals Britain's local authorities are drowning in unprecedented debt, with councils forced to sell schools, care homes, and sports facilities to stay afloat. The staggering £122bn debt pile equates to £1,700 for every person in t

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