Hundreds of thousands of American federal employees confront financial catastrophe as political stalemate in Washington triggers government shutdown, leaving workers without pay during crucial holiday season.
Groundbreaking research reveals the staggering scale of coastal vulnerability as climate change accelerates sea level rise, putting millions of properties at risk globally.
The US Department of Energy reveals staggering results from its efficiency overhaul of federal buildings, cutting energy costs by billions while dramatically reducing carbon footprint across government infrastructure.
Federal law enforcement officers have been deployed to Portland, Oregon without state approval, sparking protests and raising serious questions about states' rights and federal overreach in American democracy.
Former President Donald Trump urges Republican lawmakers to force a government shutdown unless his demands are met, risking pay suspensions for millions of federal workers and military personnel.
Exclusive analysis reveals the devastating human cost of potential government shutdown, with 850,000 federal employees facing immediate financial catastrophe and essential services at risk.
Step inside the eerie time capsule of The Rising Sun in East Sussex, where perfectly preserved interiors and unfinished drinks tell haunting stories of a pub suddenly abandoned.
A travelling couple discovered what's being called Britain's most stunning McDonald's restaurant, housed in a breathtaking Grade II listed mansion with period features intact.
A prestigious Central London apartment building with Victorian origins makes a dramatic name change after more than a century, reflecting evolving property trends and luxury market demands.
Exclusive analysis reveals how JD Vance's controversial stance on government shutdown could trigger mass federal layoffs and economic turmoil in the US.
The US federal government has entered a partial shutdown after Democratic lawmakers refused to support a Republican spending bill, leaving critical services in limbo and hundreds of thousands of workers facing furlough.
America faces imminent government shutdown as political deadlock over funding intensifies. Critical services at risk as Trump administration takes hardline stance in budget negotiations.
Former President Trump initiates a Supreme Court battle to block the renomination of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, setting up a major constitutional confrontation over presidential powers and central bank independence.
Exclusive report reveals the deepening crisis of derelict Victorian buildings in Glasgow, as city leaders demand immediate action and funding from Holyrood to avert a public safety catastrophe.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivers sobering testimony, indicating prolonged high interest rates as inflation proves more persistent than anticipated, sending ripples through global markets.
A US appeals court has dismissed Lisa Cook's lawsuit against Donald Trump, ruling the former president had absolute immunity when he fired her from the Federal Reserve Board in 2025. The landmark decision raises serious questions about presidential power
A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent is in critical condition after a targeted shooting in Chicago's West Side. Federal authorities are investigating the brazen daylight attack.
An exclusive investigation by The Independent reveals a deepening crisis in NHS maternity care, with staff forced to deliver babies in outdated and potentially unsafe buildings across England.
The National Audit Office reveals the DfE's school rebuilding programme is failing to keep pace with crumbling concrete risks, leaving pupils in potentially dangerous buildings across England.
Sheffield's iconic Castle Market has been sold for over £1 million, with its most unusual selling point being a fully intact 14th-century dungeon hidden beneath the modern shopping complex.
The Chicago suburb of Evanston was the scene of a significant federal law enforcement operation on Monday, with agents from multiple agencies executing a search warrant at a residential property. The nature of the investigation remains undisclosed as auth
In her first move as Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson demands immediate assessment of critical issues from school buildings to teacher recruitment, signalling major shake-up.
Exclusive: The Trump administration is advancing a sweeping plan to strip job protections from thousands of federal employees, potentially reshaping the US government's structure and igniting a fierce political battle over the future of the American civil
Former President Donald Trump is being sued by Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, who alleges a campaign of racial and gender-based discrimination derailed her initial confirmation. The landmark case exposes deep tensions within the US financial oversigh
US Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook launches landmark lawsuit against former President Donald Trump, alleging unlawful termination and constitutional violations in a dramatic political clash.
A disused Victorian public toilet in London has been spectacularly transformed into a unique subterranean gin bar, offering a truly historic drinking experience beneath the city streets.
The haunting story of Skipsea's abandoned village, where coastal erosion is causing entire streets to vanish into the North Sea, leaving behind crumbling ruins and a community's lost history.
An in-depth look at the life and career of Dr Lisa Cook, the pioneering economist making history at the Federal Reserve. Discover her journey from academic excellence to shaping global economic policy.
In a fiery campaign speech, Donald Trump pledges to send federal forces into Democrat-run cities like Chicago and Detroit to combat soaring crime rates, labelling them 'cesspools of violence'.
Fitzroy Gardens' iconic Cooks' Cottage faces a controversial proposal to relocate to Victoria's parliament precinct as a gesture of Aboriginal reconciliation, sparking intense debate about historical preservation versus colonial legacy.