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.
Shadow Justice Secretary faces questions over political donation from businessman linked to Jhoots Pharmacy during ongoing sector crisis
Shocking analysis by Institute for Fiscal Studies warns Welsh public services face devastating £4bn shortfall as funding formula fails to keep pace with needs
Millions of Brits can now get free blood pressure tests at their local pharmacy as NHS expands life-saving service to combat silent killer
An experienced NHS doctor shares crucial medication safety advice that could protect your family from common prescription errors and dangerous side effects.
The NHS issues urgent safety alert about mixing common painkillers with other medications. Discover which dangerous combinations could lead to serious health complications.
High street pharmacy chain Boots has suspended its popular 'fat jab' weight loss injection service following overwhelming demand and supply shortages, leaving thousands of customers seeking alternatives.
UK councils issue urgent warning to Chancellor Rachel Reeves as financial pressures threaten essential services including social care, libraries and bin collections.
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.
Outrage as a BMW driver is caught on camera illegally parking in a disabled bay outside a pharmacy, forcing a disabled customer to struggle accessing vital medication.
Exclusive: The Department of Health reveals ongoing medicine supply issues affecting NHS patients across Britain, with officials working urgently to resolve critical shortages.
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.
Millions of Brits taking common heartburn medication omeprazole need to be aware of these four potentially serious health risks and side effects identified by medical experts.
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 pharmacy chain Chemist Warehouse forced to apologise after customer outrage over medication handling. Discover the full story behind the health sector controversy.
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.
Medical experts issue urgent safety alert about popular heartburn medication Lansoprazole and its potentially fatal interactions with other drugs. Discover which common medications could put you at risk.
Exclusive medical alert reveals how widely-used painkillers and cold remedies could trigger dangerous health conditions affecting vital organs.
Millions of Britons will soon access COVID-19 vaccinations through local pharmacies as the NHS prepares to transition from mass vaccination centres to community-based distribution ahead of winter 2025.
American pharmacy chain Rite Aid enters dramatic restructuring, closing multiple locations across the United States while facing bankruptcy and opioid litigation battles.
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.