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.
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Govt misses teacher recruitment target by 12%
Official figures reveal the Government recruited only 88% of its secondary teacher target for 2025/26, despite a VAT raid on private schools intended to fund 6,500 new state teachers. Read the full analysis.
School Staff Shortages Harm Education & Safety
A Unison survey finds 3 in 5 schools have fewer staff than last year, jeopardising children's education and safety. Urgent government funding needed to address this crisis.
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.
Headteachers consider strikes after Ofsted court loss
England's headteachers' union is escalating towards potential strike action after a High Court judge dismissed their legal challenge against Ofsted's controversial one-word grading system.
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.
NHS Winter Crisis: Flu Cases Surge 75% in Week
England's NHS faces unprecedented winter pressures as flu admissions surge by 75% in a week, with critical incidents declared and routine operations cancelled across multiple hospitals.
NHS Winter Crisis: Hospitals Battle Covid and Flu Surge
The NHS is battling its worst winter crisis in years with soaring Covid and flu admissions, emergency care delays, and critical staff shortages pushing hospitals to breaking point across England.
NHS hospitals cut services as winter pressure mounts
Exclusive: NHS leaders warn of service reductions and longer waits as hospitals across England face unprecedented pressure and staffing shortages ahead of winter.
Mbera Camp: Aid Cuts Threaten 140,000 Refugees
Exclusive report from Mauritania's Mbera refugee camp reveals how drastic funding cuts are pushing 140,000 Malian refugees to the brink of survival, with food rations slashed and essential services collapsing.
NHS patients denied vital medications in supply crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how NHS patients across Britain are being denied essential medicines due to catastrophic supply chain failures, with government accused of prioritising pharmaceutical profits over public health.
Scotland's £77M supply teacher bill exposes education crisis
Scottish councils are facing a financial crisis as supply teacher spending hits record £77 million annually, revealing deep-rooted staffing shortages across the education system.
Ukraine drones hit Russian oil refineries amid sanctions crisis
In a dramatic escalation, Ukrainian drones have pounded Russian oil refineries just hours after Trump imposed crushing sanctions on Moscow's energy giants, sparking fuel queues and nationwide power cuts across Russia.
Thailand lets Myanmar refugees work amid shortages
In a landmark policy shift, Thailand grants work rights to Myanmar refugees as labour shortages bite and international aid dwindles, creating new economic opportunities for displaced people.
Woolworths Potato Shortage Hits Australian Supermarkets
Woolworths supermarkets across Australia face unprecedented potato shortages, leaving shoppers staring at empty shelves and rationing popular products. Discover what's causing this national supply chain crisis.
NHS patients sent to Dallas for HRT amid shortages
Exclusive: British women suffering through menopause are being sent thousands of miles to Texas for hormone replacement therapy as NHS shortages reach critical levels, raising serious questions about healthcare accessibility.
Blunkett: Skilled Migrants Must Train British Workers
David Blunkett supports groundbreaking proposal requiring skilled migrants to train UK workers, addressing labour shortages while boosting domestic skills - a major shift in immigration policy.
Extreme Weather Sends UK Food Prices Soaring
Britain's grocery bills are skyrocketing as extreme weather devastates global crops. From tomatoes to tea, discover which everyday items are seeing the sharpest price hikes and why experts warn this is just the beginning.
NHS patient safety crisis warning from senior doctors
The Royal College of Physicians sounds alarm as NHS faces 'perfect storm' of staff shortages and overwhelming demand, putting patient care at serious risk across UK hospitals.
NHS Crisis: 3 in 5 Doctors Fear for Patient Safety
Shocking BMA survey reveals majority of doctors believe patient safety is compromised due to overcrowded hospitals and staff shortages across the NHS
Channel 4 exposes NHS A&E staff crisis in shocking doc
An eye-opening Channel 4 documentary reveals the severe staffing crisis plaguing A&E departments as dedicated NHS workers battle overwhelming pressures and emotional challenges.
UK School Crisis: Fights, Gangs and Teacher Burnout
An exclusive investigation reveals the shocking reality facing secondary school teachers across Britain, from physical violence to criminal exploitation of students.
Gaza Aid Crisis Deepens as Israel Delays Vital Convoys
Critical shortages of food, water and medical supplies grip Gaza as humanitarian agencies report Israeli authorities are systematically delaying and restricting aid deliveries, creating catastrophic conditions for civilians.
NHS Crisis: Damning Report Exposes Government Failures
A scathing National Audit Office investigation exposes critical failures in NHS planning and funding, warning of severe consequences for patient care and staff wellbeing across the UK.
NI GP training scheme axed amid doctor shortage crisis
Exclusive: The Department of Health has pulled funding from a vital GP training scheme in Northern Ireland, sparking fears of worsening doctor shortages and patient care delays across the region.
Spanish hotel shortages hit British tourists' holidays
British holidaymakers in Spain face unexpected shortages as hotels struggle with supply chain issues, leaving popular items like chips, beer, and bacon off menus.
115+ food products disappear from UK supermarkets
Major food brand quietly removes over 115 products from UK supermarkets, leaving customers frustrated and confused about disappearing favourites.
Japan's tourism crisis: Airports overwhelmed by luggage
Japan faces unprecedented tourism pressure with airports struggling under luggage mountains and hotels at capacity as post-pandemic travel surges beyond expectations.
Aid trucks enter Gaza as humanitarian crisis deepens
Critical humanitarian assistance finally enters Gaza through Rafah crossing amid escalating conflict and dire shortages of essential supplies.
Dog owners forced to rehome pets amid vet crisis
Distressed pet owners across Britain face impossible decisions as soaring vet bills and appointment shortages create a perfect storm in animal healthcare.
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