Special needs funding reform delayed amid pressure
Ministers delay controversial SEND funding reforms following widespread backlash from families and councils, leaving thousands of children with special educational needs in limbo.
Ministers delay controversial SEND funding reforms following widespread backlash from families and councils, leaving thousands of children with special educational needs in limbo.
Shocking analysis by Institute for Fiscal Studies warns Welsh public services face devastating £4bn shortfall as funding formula fails to keep pace with needs
A massive fire erupts on a Pemex oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico, triggering emergency evacuations and raising serious safety concerns about Mexico's state energy infrastructure.
New investigation exposes how not a single major global bank has committed to stop funding new oil, gas and coal projects, raising serious questions about the financial sector's climate commitments.
Brazil's state oil giant Petrobras has dramatically halted controversial drilling plans near the Amazon River mouth, marking a significant victory for environmental campaigners ahead of COP30 climate talks.
India continues purchasing Russian oil at record levels, ignoring pressure from Donald Trump and Western allies while securing major economic benefits for its growing economy.
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UK councils issue urgent warning to Chancellor Rachel Reeves as financial pressures threaten essential services including social care, libraries and bin collections.
Indian officials have directly contradicted Donald Trump's assertion that New Delhi agreed to stop purchasing Russian oil, creating fresh uncertainty about global energy markets and US-India relations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Exclusive investigation uncovers massive taxpayer spending on equality and diversity officers across public services while frontline services face cutbacks.
Keir Starmer faces mounting criticism over Labour's controversial North Sea oil and gas policy as industry leaders warn of economic devastation and Nigel Farage positions Reform UK as energy industry defenders.
Keir Starmer's controversial energy reforms spark industry fury and political battle over North Sea future, jobs and energy security.
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.
First Minister Vaughan Gething calls for emergency talks with Chancellor Rachel Reeves amid warnings of 'impossible choices' facing Welsh public services.
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.
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.
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.
Former President Donald Trump's administration is pushing forward with controversial plans to auction over 73 million acres for oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico, drawing immediate backlash from environmental groups and setting up a major politic
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.
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.
In a dramatic enforcement of EU sanctions, French officials have impounded the Boracay tanker carrying Russian oil products near Cherbourg. The vessel, linked to a sanctioned Russian oligarch, highlights Europe's tightening grip on Moscow's energy exports
Global oil markets face significant turbulence as prices head for their steepest weekly decline since June, with OPEC+ production cuts failing to offset weakening demand and economic concerns.