US Childcare Funds Frozen by Trump Administration
The Trump administration has halted all federal childcare payments to states, demanding proof of 'legitimate' spending. This follows a freeze on Minnesota's funds based on unverified fraud claims.
The Trump administration has halted all federal childcare payments to states, demanding proof of 'legitimate' spending. This follows a freeze on Minnesota's funds based on unverified fraud claims.
The DWP and HMRC have announced changes to State Pension and benefit payment dates over New Year. Find out if your money is arriving early and the key dates you need to know.
The rollout of contactless pay-as-you-go on UK railways has led to significant fare hikes, with MPs warning it could price people out of train travel. Discover the full story.
The expansion of contactless payments to 50 stations in southeast England has led to higher fares for many commuters, with off-peak tickets now restricted. Find out how to avoid paying more.
Full guide to when state benefits and pensions will be paid over the festive period. Check dates for Universal Credit, PIP, Child Benefit and more to manage your budget.
A new report reveals the Premier League's growing financial split from the EFL, with losses soaring in the Championship. Can the new Independent Football Regulator broker a deal? Read the analysis.
A federal judge moves to block hundreds of layoffs across four US agencies, citing a law passed to end the government shutdown. Read the latest on this legal setback.
A guide to the Winter Fuel Payment, £10 Christmas Bonus, and Carer's Allowance Supplement hitting UK bank accounts this December. Check your eligibility now.
VTB Capital's administrators have paid £32m to retain key London staff as the wind-down continues. Discover the financial details and future implications.
New data reveals over 6,500 Australian doctors received payments from drug firms. Experts warn this influences prescriptions, raising serious healthcare ethics questions. Read the full investigation.
Thames Water postpones controversial £2.5m retention payments for 21 executives as it seeks a multi-billion pound rescue deal. Discover the full story behind the bonus row.
The UK's financial watchdog is considering major mortgage reforms to help freelancers, gig workers, and first-time buyers. New rules could offer flexible payments and easier access to home loans.
Westminster City Council reveals which services are impacted after a major cyber attack and advises residents on how to get help. Critical services for vulnerable people are the priority.
Plans for contactless tap-in tap-out travel to Stansted and Southend airports are delayed until summer 2026 due to technical issues. Find out which stations are affected.
Thames Water's remuneration committee will meet next week to decide on controversial £2.46m retention payments to senior managers as the utility fights for survival. Read the latest on the crisis.
British taxpayers are subsidising rising specialist fees as Medicare-style gaps emerge in NHS funding. Discover how healthcare costs are shifting to patients.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils a £15 billion benefits boost, raising Universal Credit, PIP, and child benefits while scrapping the controversial two-child cap. Find out how this affects you.
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency has been dissolved months before its scheduled end date, with staff moved to other roles. Discover what happened.
Ex-Brazil president Jair Bolsonaro says hallucinations prompted him to tamper with his electronic monitor. He denies attempting to escape house arrest. Follow for breaking news.
Two Texas men allegedly plotted to recruit homeless people, invade Caribbean island, and establish sex slave regime. Facing life imprisonment if convicted.
Elon Musk's government efficiency department (Doge) has been quietly dissolved with eight months remaining on its contract after laying off 200,000 federal workers. Discover the full story behind its abrupt closure.
A federal appeals court has rejected the Trump administration's bid to expand expedited removals across the US, citing serious due process concerns for migrants. Discover the legal implications.
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been arrested at his Brasília villa in a preventive custody move ordered by the supreme court. Follow the latest developments.
The US government cancels its October inflation report, leaving the Federal Reserve without crucial data as it considers interest rate cuts. Discover the economic implications.
Two Texas men face federal charges for allegedly plotting a violent coup on Haiti's Gonâve island, planning to use homeless people and commit atrocities. Read the shocking details.
A federal judge has temporarily halted Donald Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to Washington DC, dealing a legal blow to the president. Read the full story.
Federal prosecutors dismiss charges against Marimar Martinez, shot seven times by border patrol agent Charles Exum during Operation Midway Blitz. Read the full story.
Federal immigration raids in Charlotte, North Carolina, spark widespread protests and business closures. Over 30,000 students absent as community faces ICE arrests. Read the full story.
The delayed US jobs report reveals 119,000 jobs added in September, beating forecasts. Unemployment holds at 4.4%. Discover the full economic impact.
London robotics engineer Eneni Bambara-Abban develops innovative nail extensions with embedded NFC technology that could revolutionise wearable tech and payments.