Category : Search result: government funds


Kristi Noem Accused of Delaying Homeland Security Funds

Exclusive: South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is under fire after a federal report accused her office of deliberately delaying sign-off on millions in Homeland Security funds, impacting local law enforcement and emergency services.

Reeves Poised to Overhaul Dreaded Council Tax

Exclusive: Chancellor Rachel Reeves is on the verge of announcing the most significant local government finance reform in a generation, aiming to axe the widely criticised council tax and replace it with a fairer property levy. This seismic shift promises

Westminster in 'Rail Power Grab' Row with Scotland and Wales

The UK government faces a furious backlash from Scottish and Welsh ministers over its plans to centralise control of Great British Railways in Westminster, bypassing devolution settlements and sparking a major constitutional row.

Rural Taxpayers Subsidising Urban Areas, Report Finds

A damning new report reveals a 'postcode lottery' in public spending, showing rural communities in England are subsidising urban areas by billions despite facing higher council tax bills and inferior services.

Swinney defiant on legal battles with Westminster

John Swinney, Scotland's Deputy First Minister, declares the Scottish Government will not back down from legal challenges against Westminster, defending Holyrood's right to legislate despite potential multi-million pound court battles.

Vegan activist fights bank over frozen £14K

A vegan campaigner fights to recover £14,000 frozen by her bank, which suspected the funds were linked to 'extremism'—despite her claims they were for legal activism.

Half of UK adults have under £500 in savings

A shocking report reveals that nearly half of UK adults have savings under £500, leaving them vulnerable to financial shocks. Experts urge immediate action to build a safety net.

Diana Fund investigated over HIV money claims

The UK Charity Commission has launched an inquiry into the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund following claims of mismanagement of HIV/AIDS funds destined for Lesotho and Botswana.

Page 1 of 4