Five London boroughs are among six councils given permission to raise council tax above 5% in 2026/27. Some have pledged not to, despite facing major budget gaps. Read the latest on the Fair Funding Review.
Labour MP Oliver Ryan argues third-party litigation funding is becoming a volume-driven model, citing the Post Office scandal where £46m went to funders, not victims. Read his call for reform.
A new report reveals 25% of young people in England and Wales turn to AI for therapy, as traditional services buckle under demand. Discover the risks and reasons behind this growing trend.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol urges inclusion of hair loss treatment in national health insurance, citing mental health impact and high costs. Could this set a global precedent?
Croydon Council is set for a £120m funding boost over three years after a historic government review. The new Fair Funding 2.0 model aims to better reflect local need, but the borough's massive debt remains a challenge. Read the full story.
A new Gallup poll shows a record low number of Americans rate their mental health as 'good' or 'excellent'. Experts analyse the worrying trend and its causes.
The US Department of Health has terminated multi-million-dollar grants to the American Academy of Pediatrics following policy disputes. Vital projects on autism and infant health are now at risk.
A new 'Fair Funding' formula reshapes council finances, boosting deprived areas. But with most councils still hiking tax, is the crisis over? Explore the winners, losers, and impact on your bill.
Martin Ready, who believed he was 'evil Jesus', plotted to kill a prosecutor on the dark web. A judge has ordered his indefinite detention in a secure mental health facility. Read the full story.
Exclusive figures reveal over 1,000 clinics closed due to US aid cuts, leaving millions without vital reproductive healthcare. The crisis is most acute in Africa and the Middle East.
Experts warn over-reliance on AI for youth mental health could spark a public health crisis. Urgent government action is needed to expand the human workforce.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting commissions an independent review to investigate the causes behind soaring mental health, autism, and ADHD cases in the UK, aiming to fix a 'failing' system.
A new UK-US deal doubling spending on US medicines raises NHS funding fears. Experts warn of a 'problematic precedent' that could impact Australia and global healthcare systems.
Joshua Obinim survived a violent attack by his son Benjamin, who had undiagnosed paranoid schizophrenia. His story highlights the critical need to bridge faith and mental healthcare.
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.
A Manchester father describes begging his son not to kill him during a violent attack driven by schizophrenia. His story highlights mental health challenges in spiritual communities.
Landmark research reveals Australian youth are experiencing suicidal thoughts and self-harm at younger ages than previous generations. Learn about the critical risk factors and urgent call for intervention.
Model Rosie Viva shares her terrifying bipolar psychosis at 22, which left her unable to understand English. Now 29, she advocates for mental health awareness and early diagnosis with Bipolar UK.
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.
Campaigners protest NHS private finance schemes as Didcot's Great Western Park health centre faces 10-year delay over developer return demands. Read the latest developments.
Richmond Council withdraws legal action after government revises funding formula, avoiding £45m cuts. Council leader welcomes 'significant improvement' in local authority funding reforms.
A major report reveals child health in England has deteriorated for 15 years, with widening inequalities. Experts call for urgent action to address this national failure. #ChildHealth #HealthInequality
Discover how one writer found a fun, free way to combat anxiety through spontaneous dancing at home. Learn the rules for 'dancing it out' to reclaim calm.
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.
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.
The Global Fund to Fight Aids, TB and Malaria faces a critical $6.7bn funding gap as key donors reduce pledges. This threatens decades of progress against deadly diseases. Urgent action needed.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer reveals how his brother's death from cancer 'hit like a bus' in emotional Men's Mental Health Month podcast interview with Pete Wicks.
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.
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.
A London Assembly report reveals men are dying from suicide due to toxic masculinity stigma. Mayor urged to fund targeted mental health support across TfL network.