Tory Cuts Leave Councils as 'Social Care Factories'
Labour's municipal reforms face uphill battle against Tory legacy. Councils need financial sustainability to move beyond crisis management after a decade of austerity.
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Croydon Council Tax Rise Capped at 5%
Croydon's Mayor commits to a maximum 5% council tax increase despite new government rules allowing higher rises for struggling councils. Get the latest on local finances.
Reform UK's £331m Council Savings Claim Questioned
Experts challenge Reform UK's claimed £331m council savings as EV cuts and IT deals face scrutiny. Are the numbers real or political rhetoric?
Keeps Secures £1.2M Funding from Investor Rush
London-based sports platform Keeps closes £1.2 million funding round as investors target sports sector. Discover how this impacts UK sports technology investment landscape.
Midwife's £25k Loan Creates Mum Hydration Drink
A Buckinghamshire midwife used a £25,000 government start-up loan to create Isomum, the UK's first electrolyte drink specifically for pregnant and post-natal women. Discover how her NHS experience inspired this innovative product.
London schools repay £653k after postcode error
London nurseries and schools must repay over £650,000 after a data entry mistake with postcodes led to significant funding overpayments. Councils are now recovering funds.
Council funding shake-up boosts North and Midlands
Deprived towns in northern England and the Midlands secure major funding increases in a landmark local authority reform, redirecting cash from affluent areas to post-industrial communities.
DLR extension to Thamesmead and Beckton approved
London's Docklands Light Railway will expand to Thamesmead and Beckton Riverside in a £1.7 billion project cutting journey times and creating thousands of homes. Discover the new routes.
£1.7bn DLR Extension to Thamesmead Approved
The massive £1.7 billion DLR extension to Thamesmead is officially happening, set to unlock 25,000 homes and slash journey times. Read the latest details and timeline.
Government CSIRO cuts risk climate research quality
Deep funding reductions to Australia's CSIRO threaten vital climate science. Will these cuts deliver intended results or damage crucial environmental research?
£30m boost for London bus network in three boroughs
Three London boroughs secure a multi-million pound funding boost to overhaul bus networks, aiming to cut journey times by up to 30%. Discover the planned improvements.
MP Challenges Government Over CSIRO Job Cuts
Labor MP Ed Husic demands Treasury funding for CSIRO after 350 job cuts, comparing science investment to $600m PNG football funding. Read the full analysis.
Tories' £2bn Culture Funding: Why No Recognition?
Former culture commissioner Neil Mendoza questions why Conservative government's massive cultural investments remain unacknowledged by sector. Explore the funding facts.
TfL plans to cut cross-river 424 bus in SW London
Transport for London reveals plans to replace cross-river 424 bus with new 454 service to ease Putney congestion. Consultation open until January 11.
SNP: Scotland's £28m fishing fund 'an insult'
SNP minister Mairi Gougeon condemns UK government's £28m fishing allocation for Scotland as 'unacceptable insult'. Holyrood to vote on demanding fair share.
Croydon Council sues government over £10.8m funding
Croydon Council launches legal challenge against government's decision to withhold £10.8m in funding, potentially affecting local services. Read the full story.
Man Hunt After Sexual Assault on Elizabeth Line
British Transport Police are searching for a man after a woman was sexually assaulted on a crowded Elizabeth Line train from Slough to Tottenham Court Road. Call 0800 40 50 40 with information.
London's £20bn driverless Tube plan faces major hurdles
Sadiq Khan warns automating just three Tube lines could cost £20bn as experts debate feasibility of driverless trains on London's complex network. Discover the future of urban transport.
Judge blocks Trump's UC funding cut over antisemitism
A federal judge has barred the Trump administration from cutting funding to the University of California over alleged antisemitism. Read the full ruling details.
Samuel Ojo's London Night Bus Cartoon Goes Viral
Artist Samuel Ojo's poignant cartoon depicting London's night bus experience resonates with commuters. Discover how this artwork captures the city's late-night atmosphere.
Thamesmead residents demand DLR extension for better links
Thamesmead residents are desperately hoping for a DLR extension to fix the area's long-standing transport problems. Could this be the key to unlocking 30,000 new homes?
Judge blocks Trump's UC funding cuts
A federal judge has permanently barred the Trump administration from withholding funds from University of California over vaccine policies. Read the full ruling details.
English councils sell assets to avoid bankruptcy
Survey reveals most English councils are selling public assets like sports centres to fund soaring social care costs, with many also planning council tax hikes.
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.
Londoners would swap cars for cheaper public transport
New polling reveals nearly half of Londoners would choose public transport over driving if fares were reduced. Discover the conditions needed to transform travel habits.
US Government Shutdown Ends After 42-Day Standoff
The US House of Representatives has passed a funding bill, ending the longest government shutdown in American history. Discover the vote breakdown and the impact of the 42-day stalemate.
US Government Shutdown Ends After 42 Days
The longest US government shutdown in history concludes after House narrowly passes funding bill, but excludes Democratic healthcare demands. Federal operations resume through January.
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.
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.
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.
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