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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.

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.

Drug-driving deaths overtake drink-driving in UK

Shocking new data reveals drug-driving has overtaken drink-driving as Britain's deadliest road menace, with families demanding urgent government action amid rising cannabis and cocaine-related fatalities.

Three dead in devastating Dumfries A75 crash

Emergency services rushed to fatal three-vehicle collision on A75 near Dumfries as police launch major investigation into devastating road tragedy that left community in mourning.

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.

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.

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.

Britain's Pothole Crisis: The Shocking Truth

Exclusive investigation reveals how Britain's reactive approach to road maintenance is costing taxpayers billions while creating dangerous pothole-ridden streets across the UK.

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.

NC500 winter road closure forces 80-mile diversion

Motorists planning to drive Scotland's famous North Coast 500 this winter face a massive 80-mile diversion as a vital section near Lochcarron closes for essential landslide protection works from October to December.

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