Exclusive investigation reveals the harsh reality of England's school funding crisis as teachers describe classrooms with broken furniture, inadequate heating, and severe resource shortages forcing desperate cost-cutting measures.
The prestigious Royal Shakespeare Company is grappling with a severe financial crisis, urging staff to consider voluntary redundancy. The iconic theatre, a cornerstone of British culture, faces a perfect storm of rising costs and reduced income, putting i
A devastating report reveals Britain's adult social care system is at breaking point, with chronic underfunding and staff shortages leaving vulnerable adults at risk. Experts warn of a 'deepening crisis' requiring urgent government action.
American schools are bracing for severe cuts as a $190bn federal pandemic aid package expires, threatening teacher layoffs, programme cancellations, and larger class sizes across the nation.
Local authorities across England warn of catastrophic collapse in SEND provision as funding crisis reaches breaking point, leaving vulnerable children without essential support.
The University of Technology Sydney is closing its renowned teacher education programme and cutting over 1000 subjects in a drastic overhaul, citing financial pressures and a shift towards 'future-focused' disciplines.
Shropshire Council faces financial collapse after investing millions in a relief road project that was never built, with leader revealing devastating impact on local services.
Former US President Donald Trump has pledged to eliminate federal funding for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programmes, a move that threatens crucial financial support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) if he wins a second t
A damning new report warns that government plans to rank NHS hospitals in competitive 'league tables' will cripple collaboration, demoralise staff, and ultimately harm patient care across the UK.
Exclusive investigation reveals NHS cancer services facing devastating cuts, with pioneering treatments denied to patients due to severe financial constraints. Health bosses warn of a looming crisis in oncology care across Britain.
Good Morning Britain's Ranvir Singh was visibly moved during an emotional interview with a bereaved mother protesting outside Parliament. The powerful exchange highlighted the human cost of NHS waiting times and staffing shortages.
Exclusive research reveals Police Scotland officers are using personal mobile phones for official duties due to a critical lack of digital resources, raising serious data security and operational concerns.
Exclusive: The Royal College of Midwives issues a stark warning as staffing shortages and rising birth complexity push maternity services to the brink, risking care quality across the UK.
Exclusive insight into the political and financial deadlock crippling Hammersmith Bridge, a vital London artery now closed indefinitely. Discover why this national infrastructure emergency remains unsolved.
Exclusive investigation reveals England's headteachers are cleaning toilets, fixing boilers, and gardening as school funding hits an all-time low, creating a 'perfect storm' for the education system.
As the UK's aged care system reaches breaking point, families and carers are demanding urgent political action. This investigation reveals why meaningful reform is being delayed and what must change.
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.
Exclusive investigation reveals how Britain's hospices face unprecedented strain as House of Lords debates assisted dying legislation, with funding shortfalls and ethical dilemmas threatening end-of-life care nationwide.
A bombshell report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies exposes critical flaws in Labour's proposed special needs reforms, warning of a deepening crisis in SEND funding and a potential postcode lottery for vulnerable children across the UK.
A New Jersey town faces a public health emergency as its council votes to withdraw funding from life-saving ambulance services, leaving residents without guaranteed emergency medical response from January 1st.
Cancer Research UK issues a stark warning to the government, calling for immediate investment in NHS staff and equipment to tackle record-high cancer waiting times in England and prevent a future surge in avoidable deaths.
Exclusive investigation reveals hospital bosses at England's worst-performing NHS trusts are receiving staggering salaries and bonuses, with some earning over £200,000 annually despite catastrophic failings in patient care and safety standards.
The Department for Education faces intense criticism after failing to pay the University of Greenwich over £1.2 million for a Medway campus building, sparking a major financial and political row.
The UK horse racing industry is on the brink of a devastating shutdown as key organisations threaten unprecedented strike action over a funding crisis that could cancel major events.
Former President Donald Trump has called on California to reimburse the federal government for deploying the National Guard to San Francisco and other cities to combat rampant retail crime and drug issues, criticising the state's liberal policies.
Former PM Boris Johnson is under fire to clarify how his private office ensures compliance with strict political funding regulations amid growing transparency concerns.
Labour's Shadow Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson, outlines a radical plan to overhaul England's childcare system, promising the biggest expansion in its history to boost the economy and support families.
Britain's world-class university system faces existential threat from unsustainable funding models, chronic underinvestment, and political short-termism. Urgent reform is needed to prevent irreversible damage.
Renowned British soprano Louise Alder opens up about her severe performance anxiety ahead of Last Night of the Proms, linking the crisis in arts funding to mental health struggles among musicians.
Exclusive investigation reveals a surge in 'smash-and-grab' raids and organised retail crime, coinciding with record net migration figures since Labour took power. Critics point to a growing crisis as police resources are stretched to breaking point.