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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Council bankrupt over £50m relief road that never existed
Shropshire Council faces financial collapse after investing millions in a relief road project that was never built, with leader revealing devastating impact on local services.
Trump Deploys National Guard to Memphis in Political Showdown
Former President Donald Trump has ordered a controversial deployment of the Tennessee National Guard to Memphis, directly challenging the city's Democratic leadership and igniting a fierce constitutional debate over states' rights and federal authority.
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
Trump Demands Bail Slashed, Claims It Blocks Subway Access
Donald Trump erupts at New York officials, claiming his $454 million fraud bail prevents him from using the city's subway system and is a 'form of Navalny.' Governor Hochul faces calls to intervene.
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.
Ryanair Cleared by CAA in 'Hidden Fees' Investigation
Ryanair has been cleared by the UK's Civil Aviation Authority after a major investigation into 'hidden fee' claims. The budget airline hits back, defending its transparent pricing model. Full details inside.
Aldi 'Told to Behave' By Watchdog Over Misleading Prices
Aldi faces a stern reprimand from the UK's competition watchdog for potentially misleading 'price reduction' claims, sparking a major conversation about supermarket pricing transparency.
Middle England Faces £250 Council Tax Bombshell
Households across Middle England are bracing for council tax increases of up to £250 as cash-strapped local authorities seek to plug funding gaps. Discover which regions are hardest hit and why.
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.
Steve Biko Death Inquest Dramatically Reopened in South Africa
In a landmark move, South Africa's National Prosecuting Authority has reopened the inquest into the 1977 death of Steve Biko, the iconic anti-apartheid activist. Discover the new evidence that could finally deliver justice.
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.
New Jersey Ambulance Services Face Catastrophic Defunding
A New Jersey town faces a public health emergency as its council votes to withdraw funding from life-saving ambulance services, leaving residents without guaranteed emergency medical response from January 1st.
Lloyds fined £3.9m over customer treatment failings
The Financial Conduct Authority has slapped Lloyds Banking Group with a hefty £3.9 million penalty for serious failures in its mortgage and loan support for customers in financial difficulty.
FCA: UK Finance's Old Tech Poses 'Significant' Risk
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority has raised a major red flag, revealing that a large portion of the nation's finance sector is dangerously reliant on outdated technology, posing a severe threat to operational resilience and consumer protection.
South Africa Reopens Steve Biko Inquest After 48 Years
Nearly five decades after anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko died in police custody, South Africa's National Prosecuting Authority has ordered a fresh inquest into his death, reopening one of the regime's most notorious cases.
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.
UK Watchdog Demands Google Break Up Ad Tech Business
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has issued a landmark provisional ruling, finding Google's ad tech dominance harms competition and consumers. The tech giant now faces the stark choice of a forced breakup or major divestments.
30M UK Drivers Owed Billions in Car Finance Scandal
A seismic investigation by the FCA into discretionary commission arrangements could see millions of British motorists claim compensation for unfairly inflated car finance payments. Here's how to check if you're affected.
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 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.
Starmer Confronts Abbas Over Hamas in Tense London Meeting
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer challenged Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Hamas's October 7th attacks during a private London meeting, while Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper faced criticism for her absence from the talks.
Flutter Launches £1M Grassroots Football Rescue Fund
Flutter UKI pledges £1 million to save struggling local football clubs across Britain. The Cash4Clubs fund offers grants up to £10,000 for facility upgrades, equipment, and community programmes.
UK Pothole Crisis: £16.3B Repair Backlog as Breakdowns Soar
New RAC analysis reveals Britain's pothole epidemic is worsening, with drivers 1.5 times more likely to break down due to road defects. Councils face a 16-year backlog as repair costs hit £16.3 billion.
Parents' 40-mile school run hell as councils pocket millions
Furious parents in the UK are being forced onto a 40-mile daily round trip after their children's school closed, while local councils sit on millions from sold-off school sites. Exclusive investigation.
Teacher jailed for affair with student turned nanny
A former high school teacher from Connecticut has been sentenced to prison for a disturbing sexual relationship with a former student she later hired as a nanny, a case that has shattered professional boundaries.
Ryanair Accused of Undermining Passenger Compensation Rights
Former Shadow Minister Heidi Alexander calls out Ryanair for its handling of EU261 compensation claims, urging the CAA to investigate potential passenger rights violations.
Reform UK to Strip FCA of Banking Powers if Elected
Reform UK announces radical manifesto pledge to abolish the Financial Conduct Authority's power to regulate banks, promising a bonfire of red tape for the financial sector.
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