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.
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Sunak's Future Fund costs taxpayers £1.1bn
Exclusive investigation reveals British taxpayers have lost over £1.1 billion from Rishi Sunak's Future Fund, with 158 companies collapsing and millions written off in failed investments.
Deliveroo Founder William Shu Steps Down as CEO
Deliveroo founder William Shu is stepping down after 11 years as CEO. The food delivery giant's next leader will be tech veteran and Nextdoor CFO Mike Hudack, tasked with steering the company towards profitability. Exclusive details on the transition.
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.
Jamie Laing's Family Rejected His Sweet Business
Made in Chelsea's Jamie Laing opens up about the harsh rejection he faced from his own inner circle when launching his now-thriving Candy Kittens brand, teaching him a tough lesson in business.
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.
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 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.
Teen coder sells AI app for millions in landmark deal
Exclusive: 18-year-old Zach Yadegari becomes an overnight tech millionaire after his revolutionary AI-powered keyboard app, 'TypeAI', is acquired by a major New York firm in a landmark seven-figure deal.
Trump Vows Drastic Foreign Aid Cuts If Re-Elected
Former US President Donald Trump vows to drastically cut foreign aid and overhaul international spending if re-elected, targeting organisations like the WHO and UN and pledging to renegotiate fundamental agreements, a move set to redefine global alliances
Northwestern University President Resigns Over Trump Funding Cuts
Northwestern University's president steps down following severe federal funding cuts imposed by the Trump administration, triggering academic turmoil and research programme suspensions.
Trump Administration Cuts Harvard Funding in Political Strike
The Trump administration has moved to sever federal funding to Harvard University, citing concerns over free speech, foreign influence, and institutional bias. This decision sends shockwaves through the academic world and raises questions about the politi
Epping Forest Council declares 'independence' from government
In a bold political statement, Epping Forest District Council has symbolically declared independence from the UK government in protest against chronic underfunding and the 'broken' council tax system, vowing to withhold part of its payments.
Gay app founder posed as straight for £1M investment
The founder of a controversial gay dating app, who concealed his sexuality and pretended to be a married straight man to investors, is facing intense criticism after the platform's success, raising serious ethical questions about authenticity and trust in
NHS Youth Mental Health Crisis: Over-Diagnosis Costs £16bn
Exclusive: A damning report reveals the over-medicalisation of youth mental health is creating a financially unsustainable crisis for the NHS, costing the state a staggering £16 billion annually and stretching support services to their absolute limit.
UK Pharmacy Crisis: 1 in 3 Remortgage Homes
Exclusive investigation reveals nearly a third of UK pharmacy owners have remortgaged their homes to keep businesses running amid funding crisis and rising costs.
NHS spends £6.9m on spin doctors during GP crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals NHS splurged millions on PR and communications staff while GP practices struggle with funding shortages and patient backlogs.
Trump Threatens University Funding Over Campus Protests
The Trump administration threatens to slash federal funding from US universities that fail to curb anti-government protests, sparking a fierce debate over free speech and academic independence.
Notting Hill Carnival faces £625k policing funding crisis
London's world-renowned Notting Hill Carnival faces an unprecedented funding crisis as organisers reveal a critical £625,000 shortfall for essential policing and security measures, threatening the future of Europe's largest street festival.
Watchdog clears Shapps for defence startup role
Ethics watchdog faces backlash for approving former defence secretary Grant Shapps' controversial transition to a private defence startup, raising concerns over conflicts of interest.
UK universities face funding crisis - Oxford and Imperial at risk
Leading UK universities, including Oxford and Imperial College London, warn of financial instability due to government funding cuts, risking research and global competitiveness.
Paris Startup Sells Wedding Invites to Strangers
A Paris-based startup is shaking up wedding traditions by allowing couples to sell invites to strangers via their app, Invitin.
EU excludes Israel from Horizon Europe programme
The European Commission has suspended Israel's participation in the Horizon Europe research programme, citing violations of international law in the Palestinian territories.
Pavlo Makov urges Ukraine to prioritise culture
Renowned artist Pavlo Makov calls on Ukraine to strengthen its cultural identity and global presence through strategic arts funding and international collaborations.
Google faces antitrust case in India over search dominance
Google is under scrutiny in India for allegedly abusing its dominance in the search engine market, following a complaint by an Indian startup. The case could reshape digital competition laws in the country.
WFP cuts food aid to Uganda and South Sudan
The World Food Programme has slashed rations for refugees in Uganda and South Sudan due to severe funding shortages, leaving millions at risk of hunger.
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