Labour slams 'out of touch' ministers over pothole fund cuts
Labour accuses the Conservative government of slashing vital road maintenance funding by £400m, leaving councils unable to fix potholes as the UK faces a growing road repair crisis.
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Trump vows to slash diversity funding for HBCUs
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
NHS Rations Cancer Treatments Amid Budget Crisis
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.
Headteachers forced to become school caretakers in funding crisis
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.
US Congress healthcare fight threatens government shutdown
With a deadline fast approaching, a bitter partisan standoff in the US Congress over healthcare funding threatens to trigger a catastrophic government shutdown, putting vital medical services and millions of patients at risk.
Starmer unlocks £3.3bn Northern Ireland funding package
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announces immediate release of £3.3bn funding package for Northern Ireland during historic meeting with First Minister Michelle O'Neill, signalling new era of cooperation.
Assisted Dying Debate Pushes UK Hospices to Breaking Point
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.
Government diverts £25m charity cash to education budget
Ministers face fury after quietly diverting £25m from the Dormant Assets scheme, earmarked for youth and community projects, into Department for Education coffers.
Cancer Research UK Demands Urgent NHS Funding Boost
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.
DfE Refuses to Pay £1.2m Debt to Greenwich University
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.
Boris Johnson pressured over private office funding rules
Former PM Boris Johnson is under fire to clarify how his private office ensures compliance with strict political funding regulations amid growing transparency concerns.
Gambling Tax Hike to Fund NHS Addiction Services
Ministers are considering a major levy increase on betting firms to help tackle the UK's gambling epidemic and fund NHS treatment programmes, the Mirror can reveal.
UK bin collection crisis: 1 in 4 councils cut services
Exclusive investigation reveals millions of British households face reduced bin collections as local councils grapple with funding cuts and rising costs. Find out how your area is affected.
UK's Brain Drain: Scientists Forced Abroad By Funding Failures
Exclusive: A damning report reveals the UK is losing its world-class scientific talent to Germany and the US as chronic government underfunding and bureaucracy cripple innovation.
UK Universities Face Financial Collapse - Crisis Deepens
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.
Stormont Power-Sharing Restored After Two-Year Deadlock
Northern Ireland's devolved government has been restored after a two-year political stalemate, with Michelle O'Neill of Sinn Féin making history as First Minister in a landmark power-sharing agreement.
Ofcom intervenes after government cuts Samaritans helpline funding
The UK government is under fire for controversial funding cuts to the Samaritans' helpline. Ofcom has been forced to intervene, sparking a major political row over mental health support.
Sinn Féin predicts Irish unity "within touching distance"
Mary Lou McDonald declares Irish unity 'within touching distance' as Sinn Féin leads polls ahead of potential coalition government formation.
Labour figures urge Starmer to halt government mistakes
Exclusive: Key allies within the Labour Party urge Prime Minister Keir Starmer to halt a series of damaging missteps that threaten to undermine the government's authority and policy agenda.
Smash-and-Grab Gangs Surge as UK Migration Soars Under Labour
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.
UK invests £182m in university cyber defence academies
The UK government is investing a massive £182 million to transform universities into 'Cyber Force' academies, training the next generation of experts to combat state-sponsored hackers and criminal gangs in a major national security push.
Starmer's Ruthless Cabinet Reshuffle Reshapes Labour
Prime Minister Keir Starmer executes a sweeping Cabinet reshuffle, ousting key figures and promoting allies in a decisive move to assert his authority and shape the future of the Labour government. Our in-depth look at the winners, the losers, and the str
Unison Chief: UK Social Care System is 'Broken'
Christina McAnea, head of Britain's largest union, issues a stark warning on the UK's social care crisis, calling for immediate funding and a national strategy to fix the crumbling system.
Shabana Mahmood Appointed UK's New Home Secretary
Prime Minister Keir Starmer appoints Shabana Mahmood as the UK's new Home Secretary, replacing Yvette Cooper in a significant cabinet reshuffle. Angela Rayner becomes Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Son's plea for flood cash after storm death
Exclusive: A grieving son who discovered his mother's body after Storm Babet's devastating floods in Chesterfield demands urgent government action and increased investment in UK flood defences to prevent future tragedies.
UK Gov approves £4.25m Welsh aid for Tata Steel workers
The UK Government has greenlit a crucial £4.25 million support package from the Welsh Government for Tata Steel workers facing redundancy in Port Talbot, marking a significant intervention in the ongoing steel crisis.
1 in 20 Brits believe they could govern better than Westminster
A stunning new survey shows 5% of UK adults believe they could outperform the current government. The research exposes deep public disillusionment with political leadership.
Trump Vows Drastic Foreign Aid Cuts If Re-Elected
Former US President Donald Trump vows to drastically cut foreign aid and overhaul international spending if re-elected, targeting organisations like the WHO and UN and pledging to renegotiate fundamental agreements, a move set to redefine global alliances
Northwestern University President Resigns Over Trump Funding Cuts
Northwestern University's president steps down following severe federal funding cuts imposed by the Trump administration, triggering academic turmoil and research programme suspensions.
Scotland's benefits bill crisis may force tax hikes and cuts
Scottish ministers confront stark warnings as the nation's soaring benefits expenditure threatens to trigger significant tax increases and austerity measures, testing the limits of devolved powers.
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