Khan Vows to Protect London Free School Meals Funding
Mayor Sadiq Khan commits to safeguarding free school meals for all London primary pupils, saving families £500 per child yearly, despite a £19.2m budget gap.
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Racing celebrates 'Axe the Tax' Budget victory
Chancellor Rachel Reeves spares horse racing from tax hikes in new Budget, keeping betting duty at 15% after successful industry campaign. Read the full story.
Richmond Council drops legal challenge over funding
Richmond Council withdraws legal action after government revises funding formula, avoiding £45m cuts. Council leader welcomes 'significant improvement' in local authority funding reforms.
FCA investigates WH Smith accounting error
City watchdog makes inquiries into WH Smith's accounting blunder that wiped £600m off market value. Read the latest on the retailer's strategic shift.
Judge Throws Out Comey and James Criminal Cases
A federal judge dismissed criminal indictments against James Comey and Letitia James, ruling the prosecutor was unlawfully appointed. Read the full legal analysis.
FCA Consumer Chief Sheldon Mills to Leave Watchdog
FCA executive Sheldon Mills is stepping down after eight years. He will lead a government review into AI's role in consumer financial advice. Discover the implications.
Child abuse victims denied compensation by CICA
Exclusive: Sky News reveals over 11,000 crime victims, including children, were denied compensation due to unspent convictions. Victims of grooming gangs and modern slavery affected.
SEND funding crisis pushes London councils to brink
London councils warn of bankruptcy as a 134% rise in children with special educational needs outpaces government funding. The capital faces a £500m deficit.
Brent Council uses AI to plug £10m budget hole
Facing a £10m deficit, Brent Council proposes AI service redesign and selling empty buildings. Council tax to rise 4.99%. Have your say on the draft budget by January 30.
Booking.com and hotel chains ads banned over prices
The ASA has banned ads from Booking.com, Accor, Travelodge, and Hilton for misleading consumers about room availability at advertised 'from' prices. Discover the full story and what it means for your travel bookings.
Planner exodus threatens UK housebuilding goals
One in five UK planners plan to leave by 2028, creating severe capacity shortages that jeopardise Labour's 1.5 million home target. Discover the crisis facing local authorities.
CMA cracks down on misleading online pricing
The UK's competition watchdog investigates eight companies and warns 100 more over hidden fees and pressure selling. Discover how this protects your consumer rights.
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.
Bank protection limit increases to £120,000 from £85,000
UK banking watchdog raises deposit protection to £120,000, safeguarding customer funds against provider collapse. Discover how this affects your financial security.
Enfield Council's £1.2bn Debt Crisis
An auditor has issued statutory recommendations to Enfield Council to de-risk its £1.286bn debt, warning that its financial reserves have fallen below a safe threshold. Discover the full story.
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.
AI Relationships: New Taboo in Modern Love
As 28% of Americans report AI romantic relationships, society faces a new frontier in human connection. Explore the psychological impact and ethical dilemmas of human-AI love.
British-Egyptian activist stopped from flying to UK
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah prevented from boarding UK flight despite valid visa. Family raises alarm about his deteriorating health and safety in Egypt.
Mahmood's Sweeping Immigration Reforms Target Deportations
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces major immigration reforms to increase deportations and reduce UK 'pull factors'. Get the latest on the planned changes.
FCA hires US and Canadian regulators for international expertise
The Financial Conduct Authority strengthens its international team with senior hires from US and Canadian regulators. Mark White and Rob Hegarty join to enhance regulatory oversight.
Tourists paid £70k for Sarajevo 'human safari' killings
Italian prosecutors investigate tourists who allegedly paid £70,000 to join sniper safaris during the Siege of Sarajevo, targeting civilians including children.
Tourists paid to shoot civilians in Bosnian war
Italian prosecutors investigate claims wealthy Western tourists paid to act as 'weekend snipers' during Sarajevo siege. Survivor recalls childhood terror as new evidence emerges.
Palestinian Rights Group Sanctioned by Trump
Al-Haq, a leading Palestinian human rights organisation, faces severe consequences after US sanctions. Its director calls for international solidarity against political targeting.
Aberdeen Airport is UK's most punctual for 2025
New CAA data reveals Aberdeen Airport leads the UK with 83% of flights on time. Discover the best and worst airports for delays in our full report.
West Bank settler violence surges, 1,001 Palestinians killed
Masked Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian villages, destroying property and injuring four. UN reports 260 attacks in October alone amid growing international concern over escalating violence.
Beijing Court Rules on Journalist Dong's Espionage Appeal
Beijing court decides appeal of journalist Dong Yuyu, jailed for 7 years on espionage charges. Case draws international criticism and raises press freedom concerns in China.
Venezuelans tortured in Salvadoran prison after US deportation
Shocking report exposes systematic torture of Venezuelan deportees in El Salvador's Cecot prison. Over 250 detainees suffered abuse after Trump administration deportations. Read the full investigation.
China's Pressure on UK Universities Over Research
Exclusive investigation reveals how Chinese government pressure led Sheffield Hallam University to remove critical human rights research. Discover the UK's academic entanglement with China.
Football fans campaign against UAE sportswashing links
Mancunian activist calls for fan action against Manchester City's UAE owners over Sudan war crimes links. Discover how supporters can campaign while staying loyal to their club.
UK Government Sued Over Gaza Evacuation Promises
British fathers take legal action against UK government for failing to evacuate families from Gaza despite promises. Read about the human rights breach and ongoing crisis.
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