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.
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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.
Parents pay £5,000 for special needs education support
Families across England are being forced to spend thousands on private assessments to secure essential support for children with special educational needs, exposing deep cracks in the education system.
Trump: GOP States Should Stop Funding Democratic Areas
Former President Donald Trump has ignited a political firestorm by urging Republican-led states to halt financial support to Democratic states amid government shutdown threats, creating deep divisions in American politics.
British Basketball Team Suspended in Betting Scandal
The future of British men's basketball hangs in the balance as the entire team faces suspension and UK Sport funding is jeopardised following serious betting allegations involving players and staff.
Science in Crisis: CSIRO Funding Collapse Demands Action
Australia's premier scientific organisation, CSIRO, confronts an existential threat as chronic underfunding triggers brain drain and research cuts. Scientific leaders issue urgent plea to Prime Minister Albanese to rescue national science capability.
Reeves to scrap non-dom tax status raising billions
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces radical plan to abolish non-dom tax status, potentially generating tens of billions for NHS, schools and policing while closing 'unfair loopholes' for wealthy elites.
SEC probes universities over foreign funding transparency
Major American universities including Texas A&M and University of Texas face federal investigation over alleged failures to disclose substantial foreign funding, particularly from China and Qatar.
NHS and Police spend £70M on diversity officers
Exclusive investigation uncovers massive taxpayer spending on equality and diversity officers across public services while frontline services face cutbacks.
MIT rejects Trump policy funding in principles stand
The prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology announces it will reject federal funding tied to Trump administration policies that restrict international student recruitment and research collaboration.
Welsh Govt Demands Emergency Funding Talks
First Minister Vaughan Gething calls for emergency talks with Chancellor Rachel Reeves amid warnings of 'impossible choices' facing Welsh public services.
NHS patient safety at dangerous tipping point
Exclusive: NHS leaders sound alarm as patient safety reaches 'tipping point' amid chronic underfunding and workforce shortages, with new analysis revealing devastating impact on healthcare services across England.
Can Xue & Krasznahorkai: Joint Nobel Literature Favourites
In an unprecedented twist, Chinese experimental writer Can Xue and Hungarian master Laszlo Krasznahorkai lead the race as joint favourites for the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature, according to latest betting odds.
Government slashes museum funding in major shake-up
Major English museums face devastating budget cuts as Arts Council England redirects funding away from traditional institutions toward 'levelling up' agenda, sparking outrage in cultural sector.
US Government Shutdown Averted in Last-Minute Deal
The US Congress has narrowly avoided a complete government shutdown after passing a last-minute funding package, though key divisions remain unresolved in the ongoing budget battle.
Gaza Poet: 'My Poems Are Part of My Flesh'
Exclusive interview with Palestinian poet Batool Abu Akleen reveals how she continues to write amidst the devastation of Gaza, transforming trauma into powerful verse that bears witness to her people's struggle.
US Government Shutdown Looms as Senate Deadlock Deepens
The United States faces another government shutdown as Senate Democrats and Republicans clash over spending bills, with federal funding set to expire this weekend amid political gridlock in Washington.
Chicago funding crisis as Trump admin cuts federal support
The Trump administration has triggered a major crisis in Chicago by cutting off federal funding, forcing the city to implement emergency measures and threatening essential services across the Windy City.
Special needs school funding crisis deepens
English councils face a staggering £1.5 billion deficit as special educational needs spending skyrockets, forcing difficult cuts to mainstream school funding and other vital services.
University AI funding frozen over diversity policies
Dalhousie University's artificial intelligence research funding has been suspended by the Canadian government amid concerns over diversity-focused hiring practices, sparking debate about academic freedom and equity policies.
Court Upholds Trump Admin's UCLA Funding Cut
A US federal judge has upheld the Trump administration's decision to withdraw funding from UCLA, siding with the government in a pivotal case centred on allegations of antisemitism and free speech violations on campus.
Teachers reveal shocking state of UK schools: freezing classrooms, broken furniture
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.
Royal Shakespeare Company urges staff to take redundancy
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
US Schools Face Financial Cliff as Federal Covid Aid Ends
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.
SEND Education Crisis: UK Councils Warn of System Collapse
Local authorities across England warn of catastrophic collapse in SEND provision as funding crisis reaches breaking point, leaving vulnerable children without essential support.
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.
Ian McEwan: Modern Novels Beat The Classics
Acclaimed British author Ian McEwan argues that contemporary fiction surpasses the 19th-century novel in psychological depth and formal ambition. Discover his provocative defence of the modern novel.
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