Labour Budget Pumps £2bn into Scotland and Wales
Scottish and Welsh Labour leaders praise a £2bn funding boost and the abolition of the two-child benefit cap in the new budget, hoping it will reverse their fortunes in upcoming elections.
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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'.
Junior Doctors' Strike Could Cost NHS £250m
Health Secretary Wes Streeting warns junior doctors' five-day strike could cost NHS nearly a quarter billion pounds. Latest walkout begins Friday amid flu surge. Read the full story.
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.
Neighbour demands £35,000 in property boundary dispute
A Warwickshire couple's dream home turns into a financial nightmare after their neighbour demands £35,000 for a garden wall built on disputed land. The shocking property dispute reveals how boundary confusion can cost homeowners thousands.
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.
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.
Radio DJ battles sister over mother's £1.5m inheritance
Prominent radio presenter Mark Goodier is locked in a High Court legal fight with his sister over their mother's substantial estate, revealing family tensions over property and inheritance decisions.
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.
NFL Monday Night Football faces YouTube TV blackout
Millions of American football fans face potential blackout of Monday Night Football as YouTube TV and Disney clash in high-stakes carriage dispute affecting ESPN and ABC channels.
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.
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.
Connecticut Water War: Towns Clash Over Sewage Costs
A bitter financial dispute over sewage treatment costs has erupted between Watertown and Waterbury, Connecticut, threatening local services and revealing deep tensions between the neighbouring communities.
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.
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.
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.
Junior Doctors Launch Five-Day NHS Strike Over Pay
British healthcare faces unprecedented disruption as resident doctors walk out for five consecutive days in bitter pay row with government, risking patient safety nationwide.
BBC antiques expert's neighbour dispute nightmare
Distinguished BBC antiques dealer Adrian Higham reveals how a bitter neighbour dispute over parking and noise has transformed his peaceful £800,000 Surrey home into a daily battle, with police interventions and council complaints becoming routine.
£24m Trump/Pence security bill sparks Scotland-Westminster row
A major financial dispute has erupted between Scottish and UK authorities over who should pay the staggering £24 million policing bill for protecting Donald Trump and Mike Pence during their visits to Scotland.
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.
Welsh public services face £4bn funding black hole
Shocking analysis by Institute for Fiscal Studies warns Welsh public services face devastating £4bn shortfall as funding formula fails to keep pace with needs
Princess Beatrice's property distress over neighbour extension
Princess Beatrice faces emotional turmoil as neighbours proceed with controversial home extension at her £3m Berkshire estate, creating what she describes as 'overdevelopment' of the area.
Council Tax Crisis: Local Authorities Demand Funding Overhaul
UK councils issue urgent warning to Chancellor Rachel Reeves as financial pressures threaten essential services including social care, libraries and bin collections.
NSW funds literature to combat AI-generated stories
The New South Wales government launches a groundbreaking funding initiative to protect authentic Australian storytelling from the rising tide of AI-generated content, championing human creativity.
Free Bus Pass Crisis for England's Seniors
Exclusive: The cherished free bus pass scheme for England's older generation hangs in the balance as ministers and local councils clash over who should foot the bill. Discover how this political standoff could leave millions stranded.
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