The City of London Corporation warns of a 'bottom up' review of local authority services after a 76% cut in its government funding assessment. Discover the impact on budgets and council tax.
New York Attorney General Letitia James secures settlement with far-right group Betar US, forcing its closure after findings of bias-motivated harassment and assaults.
The UK government has approved the full Northern Powerhouse Rail network, including a faster Liverpool-Manchester link. The £45bn project promises to transform east-west travel across the North of England.
Harrow Council warns a £100m Fair Funding grant isn't enough to cover soaring adult social care and housing costs, leaving a £9.6m shortfall. Discover the impact on local services.
American museums face falling attendance, cancelled grants and political pressure, a new survey reveals. As the US approaches its 250th birthday, institutions safeguarding its history confront an uncertain future.
Israel is set to start construction on a controversial bypass road in the occupied West Bank's E1 area, a move critics label annexation that will fragment Palestinian territory. Read the full analysis.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz declares Iran's government is in its final phase as protests continue. Over 648 killed in crackdown, says rights group. Latest updates.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces Fair Funding changes to help Croydon Council tackle its £1.4bn debt. New measures promise £40m annually for three years. Read the latest.
Civil service morale has seen a slight uptick following Labour's 2024 election win, with significant boosts in the health and energy departments. Read the full analysis of the annual Whitehall monitor report.
The UK government has paid a substantial out-of-court settlement to Abu Zubaydah, a Guantánamo Bay detainee, over claims of complicity in his CIA torture. Read the full report on the legal and moral implications.
A severe decline in UK research funding is stalling vital medical breakthroughs. Scientists warn of a 'lost generation' of therapies for cancer and dementia. Urgent government action is needed.
A London trading firm has settled a High Court case against a former quant it accused of using an iPad to copy confidential trading strategies. Read the full details.
Visa-holding migrants and British families condemn the government's 'earned settlement' consultation, warning it fuels anti-immigrant sentiment and creates prolonged uncertainty. The public consultation closes on 12 February.
Google and Character.AI have settled lawsuits alleging their AI chatbots harmed minors, including a Florida teen's suicide. Read the full story on the landmark case.
HSBC agrees to a €268m settlement over 'cum-cum' dividend tax fraud claims in France. The banking giant also secures shareholder approval to privatise Hang Seng Bank.
Israel quietly tenders 3,401 homes in the E1 West Bank settlement, a move experts say aims to 'bury' a Palestinian state. Construction could start within a year.
Steve Coogan's production company, Baby Cow, posted a £358k profit as revenue rose to £2.6m. This preceded a settled High Court defamation claim over the film 'The Lost King'. Read the full details.
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which funded NPR and PBS, has formally dissolved after Congress cut $1.1bn. The move threatens local stations and news deserts. Read the full story.
A new wave of architect-designed public toilets is emerging in London, championed by councils and government funds. Could this mark a return of civic pride and address a 40% decline in facilities?
Newham residents avoid a 9% council tax hike after a government funding review. The rise is now set at 4.99%, but cuts to services and increased fees are still planned. Read the full budget details.
The BBC has reached a settlement with a family who survived the Hamas attacks after a news crew filmed inside their wrecked home without permission. Read the full story on the broadcaster's latest controversy.
After a protracted five-year bankruptcy, the New Orleans archdiocese agrees to a $305m settlement with clergy abuse survivors, amidst allegations of secrecy and delayed justice. Read the full investigation.
A federal judge has halted the Trump administration's move to slash over $230m in homeland security grants from states resisting immigration crackdowns. Read the full ruling details.
Wandsworth Council pledges to keep UK's lowest council tax, rejecting new government powers to raise it above 5% without a referendum. Leader Simon Hogg explains the decision.
Dollar General agrees to pay at least $15m to settle claims it overcharged customers across the US. Find out if you are eligible for a repayment.
Five London boroughs are among six councils given permission to raise council tax above 5% in 2026/27. Some have pledged not to, despite facing major budget gaps. Read the latest on the Fair Funding Review.
Labour MP Oliver Ryan argues third-party litigation funding is becoming a volume-driven model, citing the Post Office scandal where £46m went to funders, not victims. Read his call for reform.
A new report reveals the UK government's strategy to protect women and girls from violence is critically underfunded, risking its core aims. Read the full analysis.
Home Office minister Jess Phillips unveils a landmark strategy to prevent abuse, target perpetrators, and support victims. The plan is backed by £1 billion in funding. Read the full details.
Croydon Council is set for a £120m funding boost over three years after a historic government review. The new Fair Funding 2.0 model aims to better reflect local need, but the borough's massive debt remains a challenge. Read the full story.