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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.

NSW regulator lifts order blocking UTS job cuts

The University of Technology Sydney can proceed with its controversial restructure after the NSW regulator lifted its order, despite ongoing union concerns over job losses and transparency.

Meanjin Literary Journal Closes After 85 Years

The shocking closure of Australia's venerable literary journal Meanjin after 85 years sparks outrage and sorrow, highlighting a deepening crisis for the nation's cultural institutions.

Barron Trump's NYU Absence Sparks Mystery and Speculation

The youngest son of former US President Donald Trump, Barron Trump, has sparked concern after being conspicuously absent from New York University's campus. Fellow students report he has not been seen since the semester began, with rumours swirling about h

Virginia Wesleyan University removes Jane Batten name

Virginia Wesleyan University removes Jane Batten's name from its library and art village after an investigation uncovers her support for segregationist policies, marking a significant step in confronting its historical ties.

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

University President Quits Over Trump Donor Funding Row

Northwestern University President Michael Schill announces his resignation following intense backlash over a controversial $25 million donation from a family with ties to Donald Trump, sparking a fierce debate on academic freedom and ethical funding.

Meanjin Literary Journal Faces Closure in Funding Shock

Melbourne University Publishing announces the cessation of funding for the esteemed literary journal Meanjin, sparking outcry from Australia's cultural community and raising concerns for the future of literary arts.

Judge Rejects Trump's Bid to Cut Harvard Funding

A US federal judge has rejected Donald Trump's attempt to cut federal funding for Harvard, MIT, and Penn, dismissing his claims that the universities failed to protect Jewish students as a 'thinly veiled' attack on free speech.

Harvard Faces Funding Cut Over Anti-Semitism Crisis

Billionaire hedge fund CEO and Harvard alumnus Bill Ackman joins former President Donald Trump in calling for a halt to federal funding for elite universities, accusing them of failing to protect Jewish students from rising anti-Semitism on campus.

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

Columbia University backlash over Gaza protest punishments

Exclusive: Parents and free speech advocates condemn Columbia University for severe disciplinary actions against students involved in pro-Palestinian protests, alleging a failure of due process and a chilling effect on campus activism.

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.

Glasgow University Student Tragedy Sparks Mental Health Talk

The Glasgow University community is in mourning after the sudden death of 20-year-old student Rory MacDonald. Tributes pour in for the 'kind-hearted' politics and business student as friends highlight the urgent need for mental health support.

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.

Scottish Government warns of bankruptcy in financial crisis

Scotland faces an unprecedented financial emergency as ministers warn of potential 'bankruptcy' without urgent UK government intervention. Discover the implications for public services and the growing constitutional clash.

Government Proposes Overhaul of UK University Funding

The UK government is considering a major reform of university funding, including potential cuts to tuition fees and a new focus on vocational courses, sparking debate on the future of higher education.

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.

Pharmacists use personal savings to keep shops open

A shocking new survey reveals the dire state of Britain's pharmacies, with owners digging into their own pockets to survive a funding crisis, risking closures and creating 'pharmacy deserts' across the nation.

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