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London Doctor Jailed for NHS £268k Fraud
A South London GP has been sentenced to prison after admitting to a sophisticated fraud that drained nearly £270,000 from the NHS through fake invoices and false claims.
Leicester Tigers' £6m Covid Loan Under Scrutiny
Exclusive investigation reveals Leicester Tigers rugby club and DCMS officials are under scrutiny over renegotiation terms of a £6 million pandemic recovery loan, raising concerns about taxpayer money protection.
£1.5bn plan to stop young entrepreneurs leaving UK
Radical new proposal calls for government-backed startup fund and tax incentives to prevent young business talent from fleeing overseas. Could this be the answer to Britain's innovation exodus?
US Government Shutdown: Senate Critical Vote After 35 Days
After 35 days of political gridlock, the US Senate faces a crucial funding vote that could end the longest government shutdown in modern history, with federal workers and services pushed to the brink.
Startup Bank Fuels New Careers for Unemployed Brits
A revolutionary government-backed banking initiative is transforming unemployment into entrepreneurship across Britain, offering funding and support to help job-seekers launch their own businesses.
AI Gold Rush: Are Tech Valuations Defying Gravity?
As artificial intelligence companies achieve staggering multi-billion dollar valuations, experts question whether this represents genuine innovation or dangerous market speculation that could reshape global economics.
ANU buys Israeli arms shares despite ethical pledge
The Australian National University faces backlash after investing in Israeli weapons manufacturer Elbit Systems, directly contradicting its public commitment to divest from controversial arms companies.
Medicare Bulk-Billing Crisis: GPs Warn of Healthcare Collapse
Australian doctors warn that inadequate Medicare rebates are pushing clinics away from bulk-billing, creating a two-tier healthcare system where vulnerable patients struggle to access affordable GP services.
Trump to halve food stamp funding, millions affected
The incoming Trump administration announces plans to fund only half of food stamp benefits, sparking fears of a hunger crisis affecting millions of vulnerable Americans.
Croydon's £32M funding gap vs Lambeth sparks outrage
New analysis reveals staggering funding inequality between Croydon and Lambeth, with South London boroughs facing a postcode lottery in government support that threatens local services.
US Veterans Benefits Face Funding Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how millions of American veterans could lose crucial financial support as key government benefit programme faces imminent funding crisis.
UK Government's AI Spending: Exclusive Figures Revealed
New data exposes the staggering amount UK government departments are pouring into artificial intelligence technology, with spending reaching unprecedented levels across Whitehall.
Senate Republicans Block Funding, Risk Shutdown
Republican senators trigger government funding crisis by rejecting stopgap spending bill, setting stage for potential federal shutdown and escalating Washington tensions.
Government denies Lehrmann legal funding after NACC raid
The Australian government has refused Bruce Lehrmann's request for taxpayer-funded legal assistance following explosive corruption watchdog raids, in a dramatic twist to the high-profile case.
Headteachers consider strikes after Ofsted legal defeat
England's headteachers union is exploring potential strike action as a High Court ruling dismisses their legal challenge against Ofsted, escalating the ongoing battle over school inspections.
Trump's Food Stamp Overhaul: States Must Pay
Donald Trump proposes seismic shift in food stamp funding that could leave states scrambling to cover costs for millions of vulnerable Americans.
Big Pharma's Tax Breaks: Are We Getting NHS Value?
Exclusive analysis reveals pharmaceutical giants received massive tax incentives while NHS faces funding crisis. Experts demand transparency on whether these breaks are delivering promised benefits to UK healthcare.
How Money Transfers Strengthen Global Communities
ACE Money Transfer CEO reveals how remittances are transforming from financial lifelines into powerful tools for community development and economic resilience across developing nations.
US Government Enters Record-Breaking Shutdown Crisis
The United States has plunged into a record-breaking government shutdown, forcing millions of federal workers into furlough and threatening critical services nationwide.
US Government Shutdown Looms in Budget Standoff
Washington braces for potential government shutdown as political tensions escalate between Trump administration and Democratic opponents over funding negotiations.
Exxon funded climate denial in Latin America
Newly uncovered documents reveal how ExxonMobil funded conservative think tanks to spread climate misinformation throughout Latin America, undermining environmental progress in vulnerable regions.
Trump Republicans Force Shutdown Over Border Wall
Republican lawmakers are hurtling toward a partial government shutdown, using federal funding as leverage to resurrect Donald Trump's border wall agenda and setting up a dramatic confrontation with Democrats.
Aid cuts threaten tropical disease progress reversal
Critical funding reductions for neglected tropical diseases could undo years of medical advances, putting millions at risk of preventable suffering as health leaders warn of devastating consequences.
Economic weakness threatens UK defence - Shapps
Grant Shapps warns that Britain's stagnant economy and weak growth forecasts are creating direct consequences for defence spending and military capability.
Trump threatens funding cuts to Chicago & LA over immigration
Former President Donald Trump threatens to slash federal funding from Chicago and Los Angeles in dramatic Halloween immigration confrontation, escalating his hardline stance against sanctuary cities.
Childcare funding crisis looms as pandemic aid expires
Millions of American families face a childcare timebomb as emergency federal funding that saved thousands of providers during COVID-19 is set to expire, threatening widespread closures and soaring costs.
Britain's canals face climate crisis as funding dries up
England's iconic canal network faces unprecedented threats from climate change, with severe underfunding putting these historic waterways at risk of deterioration and closure.
Spain funds Woody Allen film amid controversy
The Spanish government faces backlash for investing €10 million in Woody Allen's upcoming film, reigniting debates about public funding for controversial filmmakers.
Islington Demands Knife Crime Crackdown After Attack
Community leaders and residents in Islington are calling for urgent action against knife crime following a horrific attack that left a teenager with life-changing injuries. Discover the growing concerns and demands for safer streets.
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