Charity Sector Faces Ominous Financial Crunch in 2026
Britain's voluntary organisations are battling rising demand and falling funds. As Labour's 'covenant' is tested, we examine if the sector can survive doing more with less.
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UK charities face funding crisis and rising demand
Britain's voluntary sector faces a severe financial crunch in 2026, with rising demand, falling donations, and government underfunding threatening vital services. Read the analysis and what must be done.
Martin Lewis urges lucrative state pension check
Martin Lewis urges Brits to check for gaps in their National Insurance record. Making voluntary contributions could significantly boost your state pension income.
Nursery Workers' Christmas Dread Over Food Costs
A nursery assistant reveals her dread of Christmas due to the cost of living crisis, as a poll shows 40% of early years staff fear affording food. Discover the sector's struggle.
AI Santa in Trump's ICE Deportation Video Sparks Controversy
The Trump administration releases an AI-generated Christmas video featuring Santa Claus as an ICE agent, urging migrants to self-deport. Discover the details and the $3,000 incentive.
MA Services Group enters administration, 300 jobs at risk
The MA Services Group, a major UK facilities management firm, has collapsed into voluntary administration, putting approximately 300 jobs in jeopardy. Read the full story on the firm's financial crisis.
Council funding map: Winners, losers and tax rises
The government's new £78bn council funding settlement shifts money towards deprived areas. Find out which councils win, which lose, and if your tax bill will rise.
Charities warn of 3 million volunteer shortfall after Christmas
Two in five Brits plan to volunteer this Christmas, but the Royal Voluntary Service warns of a 44% drop in applications come January. Discover unique roles and how to help close the gap all year.
Public sector pay gap closes, pensions remain superior
Official Treasury guidance reveals state workers' pay has caught up with the private sector, with far more generous pensions. Chancellor Rachel Reeves urges pay restraint. Read the full analysis.
Cocktail bar startup costs hit £800k in Melbourne
Two entrepreneurs reveal the staggering £800,000 price tag to launch a cocktail bar in Melbourne's CBD, igniting a fierce debate on the cost of doing business in Australia's hospitality sector. Read their full breakdown.
Germany revives voluntary military service
German lawmakers approve a new recruitment drive targeting 18-year-olds, aiming to bolster defence capabilities. Discover the details of the plan and its European context.
UK beauty firm Mallows Beauty collapses into liquidation
Mallows Beauty, a multi-million pound British beauty brand, has entered voluntary liquidation, making 25 staff redundant and leaving creditors owed £1.9m. Read the full story.
Australian Caravan Maker Zone RV Enters Administration
Luxury caravan manufacturer Zone RV has entered voluntary administration, putting 250 jobs in doubt and leaving customers stranded just before Christmas. Read the full story.
25-year-old chooses assisted dying after rare illness
Annaliese Holland, 25, shares her decision for assisted dying after a lifelong battle with a rare autoimmune disorder. Read her powerful story of pain and peace.
France introduces voluntary military service for youth
President Macron announces new 10-month voluntary military service for 18-19 year olds, aiming to strengthen France's defence capabilities against accelerating global threats. Read the full details.
Trampoline Park Closure Leaves Parties in Limbo
Jummps Indoor Trampoline Park on the Gold Coast enters voluntary administration, leaving pre-booked birthday parties cancelled and parents demanding refunds. Get the latest updates.
Guatemalan Woman's Body Returns After US Shooting
The body of María Florinda Ríos Pérez, a Guatemalan mother shot dead in Indiana, has been repatriated. Her family mourns as the suspect faces trial. Read the full story.
Labour's £20k asylum seeker bribe plan explained
Shabana Mahmood defends controversial plan to pay asylum seekers up to £20,000 to leave UK voluntarily. Could this Danish-inspired policy actually save taxpayers money?
Mahmood Considers Big Increase in Migrant Payments
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is considering a 'big increase' in financial incentives for migrants to return home voluntarily, defending the scheme as 'value for money' for taxpayers.
Failed asylum seekers offered extra cash to leave UK
The UK Government plans increased cash incentives for failed asylum seekers to voluntarily depart. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's controversial reforms face internal party criticism. Share your views.
US Stand-Your-Ground Law Tested in Wrong Door Killing
A US homeowner faces manslaughter charges after shooting a cleaner who came to the wrong address. The case could test the limits of 'stand-your-ground' laws. Read the full story.
Homeowner charged after cleaner shot at wrong house
An Indiana homeowner faces voluntary manslaughter after allegedly shooting a cleaner who came to his door by mistake. The case raises questions on 'stand-your-ground' laws.
Indiana homeowner charged in fatal wrong door shooting
An Indiana homeowner is charged with voluntary manslaughter after shooting a house cleaner who came to the wrong door. The case tests the limits of stand-your-ground laws. Read the full report.
Charities boycott forced migrant volunteering plans
Over 320 UK charities condemn government plans to force asylum seekers to volunteer for settlement, calling the policy exploitative and un-British. Read their full response.
Dick Harris: Champion of Disability Rights Dies at 71
Dick Harris, a lifelong advocate for disability rights, has died aged 71. His work championed independent living and defied societal expectations. Read his inspiring story.
Germany Chooses Voluntary Military Recruitment Model
Germany has decided against reinstating conscription, opting for a voluntary model to rebuild its military. Financial incentives aim to attract recruits, with compulsory service as a last resort.
Australian Public Service Wages Jump 3.4%
New data reveals Australian public servants are enjoying their fastest wage growth in 15 years, outstripping private sector increases and raising questions about economic fairness.
Prisoner returns after mistaken release in UK justice error
Exclusive footage reveals the moment Billy Smith voluntarily returned to prison after being mistakenly released, raising serious questions about UK prison security protocols.
Trump pressure threatens US government shutdown
Former President Donald Trump's pressure on Republican lawmakers threatens to trigger a massive federal government shutdown, putting millions of workers and essential services at risk.
Labour workers rights bill could cost NHS billions
Exclusive Treasury assessment warns Keir Starmer's New Deal for Workers may unleash financial chaos across public sector, with NHS, police and fire services facing unsustainable costs from enhanced employment rights.
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