SEND funding crisis pushes councils to brink
Spiralling special educational needs costs threaten to bankrupt most English councils by 2028. Experts demand urgent government action to fix the £6.6 billion deficit. Read the full report.
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Tasmania approves $1.3bn Hobart stadium project
Tasmanian parliament greenlights contentious Macquarie Point stadium while federal government commits $37m to childcare safety reforms. Read the latest developments.
UK Prison Crisis: Overcrowding and Underfunding
Revealing the dire state of UK prisons: chronic understaffing, outdated facilities, and the immense pressure on officers. Discover why urgent reform is needed now.
Skims valued at $5bn after new funding round
Kim Kardashian's shapewear brand Skims secures $225m investment, reaching a $5bn valuation. Discover how the brand plans to expand its product lines and global presence.
London council lobbies Lords over £82m funding cuts
Kensington and Chelsea Council campaigns against government funding cuts before Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget. Residents face service reductions and tax hikes.
Meta Faces Millions in Australian News Fines
Meta could face millions in penalties under Australia's new media bargaining rules while Google renews deals at lower rates. Learn how this affects news publishers.
Boost Your Income by £16,000 Tax-Free
Discover five legitimate ways for UK families to generate over £16,000 of tax-free income. Expert tips from AJ Bell help you leverage allowances and reliefs you might be missing.
BBC Licence Fee Debate: Scrap or Save £4bn Model?
Experts clash over the future of the BBC licence fee. Should the £3.35 weekly charge be replaced by subscriptions? Discover the arguments shaping British broadcasting.
UK entrepreneurship crisis: 80% founders financially strained
New research reveals Britain's startup crisis as 80% of founders face financial strain. Discover how early funding and education could unlock economic growth.
Zimbabwe, Zambia, DRC Increase Contraceptive Funding
Zimbabwe, Zambia and DRC announce major increases in domestic family planning funding to counter foreign aid cuts, protecting reproductive health access for millions.
Democrats Vow to Block US Shutdown Bill Over Healthcare
Top House Democrats pledge to oppose funding bill after 53-day government shutdown, creating tight vote for Republican speaker. Read the latest US political developments.
Care providers make £256m profit in three regions
Private companies providing care services extracted £256m in profits across three English regions between 2021-2024, with over a third going to private equity and tax haven firms.
US Museums Lose Government Funding Under Trump
A new survey reveals one-third of US museums have lost government grants since Trump took office, forcing programme cancellations and threatening their future. Discover the impact on cultural institutions.
Reeves rejects £1bn NHS redundancy funding plea
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has denied a £1bn emergency funding request from Health Secretary Wes Streeting to cover NHS redundancy payouts for 18,000 staff. Discover the implications for the health service.
Australian banks provided $43bn to fossil fuel companies
Australia's major banks have poured $43 billion into fossil fuel companies over the past decade, with ANZ and Westpac continuing gas expansion funding. Discover the environmental impact.
YouTube 'Sedating' Children, MPs Told
UK Children's Laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce tells MPs algorithmic YouTube content fails to stimulate young minds. Experts call for funding and regulation to protect children's media.
Democrats Block Shutdown Bill Over Healthcare Cuts
Top House Democrats pledge to oppose government funding bill over expired healthcare tax credits, creating tight vote for Republican Speaker Mike Johnson.
British Library staff strike over pay dispute
PCS union members strike at British Library over real-terms pay cuts while executives receive bonuses. Zadie Smith questions Britain's cultural values.
Former Petrofac CEO seeks £40m for Venterra wind firm
Ayman Asfari's Venterra Group aims to raise £40m amid renewable investment slowdown. Learn how political uncertainty affects offshore wind growth.
Durham's Lumiere Festival ends after 15 years
Durham's acclaimed Lumiere light festival closes after 15 years, taking £43m economic impact with it. As arts funding faces 32% cuts, we examine why cultural investment matters more than ever.
BBC licence fee at risk over impartiality scandal
The BBC must prove its impartiality to justify the £3.5bn licence fee, warns political commentator Oliver Dean, as recent scandals threaten its funding model.
Trump Faces Government Shutdown Deadline With Senate
The US government heads toward a potential shutdown as President Trump and Senate Democrats clash over spending bills. Critical services at risk as Friday deadline approaches.
Senate Passes Budget Bill to End Government Shutdown
The US Senate has passed a crucial budget bill to end the government shutdown. Discover how your senators voted and what this means for federal services.
Tobacco industry lobbying blocks health tax rises
New report reveals how tobacco companies influence governments to keep taxes low, costing billions in lost revenue and millions of lives annually. Time for change.
Senate passes funding deal to end government shutdown
The US Senate has advanced a funding package to conclude the longest government shutdown in American history. Discover how bipartisan cooperation finally broke the political deadlock.
Senate Passes Funding Deal to Prevent Shutdown
The US Senate has approved a critical funding package to prevent a government shutdown. The bipartisan deal ensures federal operations continue uninterrupted. Read the full analysis.
BBC Under Siege: Defending Britain's Public Broadcaster
The BBC faces unprecedented political pressure and funding threats. As a pillar of British democracy, it must be protected from those seeking to undermine its independence and truth-telling mission.
Senate passes bill to prevent US government shutdown
The US Senate has approved a temporary funding bill to prevent an immediate government shutdown. The stopgap measure extends funding through December 13 while budget negotiations continue.
NHS faces generic-only drug future warns AstraZeneca
The CEO of pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca warns that UK patients may be limited to generic medicines unless the NHS increases what it pays for innovative new treatments, raising concerns about healthcare quality and medical research funding.
Trump's Shutdown Crisis Over Venezuela Deal
Washington braces for potential government shutdown as Trump's controversial Venezuela oil agreement faces Senate backlash and bipartisan criticism over constitutional concerns.
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