Prison tutor's affair exposed by locked classroom door
A Chelmsford prison tutor admitted misconduct after a relationship with an inmate was discovered. The affair came to light when a colleague found their classroom locked from the inside.
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USDA spends $1 on local farms vs $1,054 on industrial
A stark funding disparity sees US small farmers struggling as government subsidies overwhelmingly favour industrial agriculture, undermining local food security and resilience.
Prison population forecast revised to 2030
The prison population in England and Wales is now projected to reach 100,000 by March 2030, a year later than expected. New MoJ data cites policy changes and early releases easing the immediate crisis.
Royal Shakespeare Company cuts 11% of jobs
The Royal Shakespeare Company plans to cut its workforce by 11% and merge costume departments to save £2.8m annually, citing a 'perilous' financial situation due to funding cuts and soaring costs. Read the full story.
Uganda stops refugee status for three African nations
Uganda halts asylum for Eritreans, Somalis and Ethiopians, blaming UN aid cuts. The policy shift leaves thousands in limbo and marks a major retreat from progressive refugee policies.
NDIS Automation Puts Vulnerable Lives at Risk
Plans to automate NDIS funding decisions could mirror the robodebt disaster, threatening essential support for people with complex disabilities. Learn why human oversight is vital.
Victoria to cut 4,000 public service jobs in $2.3bn savings plan
The Victorian government announces a major public sector overhaul, aiming to cut 4,000 jobs and save $2.3bn. Find out which departments are affected and the impact on services.
Sister's Fear as Prison Hunger Strike Enters Second Month
The sister of a hunger-striking prisoner linked to Palestine Action says she fears every call could be their last. As the protest enters its second month, families demand government action.
Life sentence prisoner earns law degree, aids fellow inmates
Ruth Kamande, serving life for murder in Kenya, earned a law degree in prison. She now uses her legal expertise to help incarcerated women and campaign for systemic reforms. Discover her remarkable story of redemption.
Prison officer, 19, admits sexual relationship with inmate
Alicia Novas, 19, and inmate Declan Winkless, 30, pleaded guilty to misconduct in public office at Northampton Crown Court. Sentencing is set for January 5.
Prison officer admits affair with inmate and smuggling
A 19-year-old prison officer has pleaded guilty to misconduct after having a sexual relationship with an inmate and smuggling cannabis and phones into HMP Five Wells. Both are due for sentencing in January.
HIV aid cuts risk 3.3m new infections by 2030
Devastating cuts to international health funding are reversing progress in the fight against HIV/Aids, with new reports warning of millions of new infections. Read the full analysis.
Prison officer plays FIFA with inmate in cell
A prison officer was filmed playing a FIFA-style game with an inmate. The viral TikTok clip, shot on a contraband phone, prompted a Ministry of Justice investigation. Read the full story.
Trump Cuts Derail Appalachia Clean Energy Revival
Billions in clean energy funding for former coal communities revoked by Trump administration, devastating economic recovery efforts across Appalachia and halting vital projects.
Labour's £2bn Budget Boost for Scotland and Wales
Scottish and Welsh Labour leaders hail £2bn funding increase and end of two-child benefit cap in Rachel Reeves' budget, hoping to reverse polling deficits ahead of May elections.
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.
Nottingham Prison: Staff Cuts Led to Chaos & Deaths
An investigation into HMP Nottingham reveals how staff reductions triggered a descent into violence, drug use and suicide, symbolising Britain's prison crisis.
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.
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.
Sarkozy to publish prison diary after 20 days in jail
Nicolas Sarkozy reveals prison ordeal in new book 'A Prisoner's Diary' detailing his 20 days in solitary confinement. Read exclusive extracts about his experience.
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.
US Healthcare Crisis: Trump Cuts Force Clinic Closures
Hospitals and family planning clinics across America are shutting down due to Trump's healthcare legislation, leaving millions without vital medical services. Discover the devastating impact.
Bolsonaro faces imminent prison sentence in Brazil
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro faces imminent incarceration after receiving a 27-year sentence for attempting to annihilate democratic institutions. Discover the dramatic downfall.
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?
WHO cuts 2,371 jobs, experts warn of global risk
The World Health Organization is cutting nearly a quarter of its workforce by 2026. Experts warn this will severely impact global disease response and leave the world less safe. Read the full analysis.
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.
Australia's Liberals Propose Immigration Cuts
Australia's Liberal Party unveils plan to slash immigration by targeting international students and skilled migrants. Discover the proposed changes and their potential impact.
Up to 350 jobs cut at Australia's CSIRO
Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, announces up to 350 further job cuts, described as 'some of the worst cuts ever seen' for publicly funded science.
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