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.
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.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves must choose between breaking Labour's tax pledge or maintaining unsustainable pension triple lock as Britain's debt interest hits £111bn. The Budget decision awaits.
A parliamentary petition demanding double tax allowance for pensioners has reached 11,959 signatures, forcing government response. Campaigners warn frozen thresholds could tax state pensioners.
Conservatives accuse Labour of breaching election promises with stealth tax freeze extension to fund benefits. Discover how this affects working families.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to extend the income tax threshold freeze until 2030, pulling more workers into higher tax bands. Discover what this 'fiscal drag' means for your take-home pay.
A federal judge has barred the Trump administration from cutting funding to the University of California over alleged antisemitism. Read the full ruling details.
A federal judge has permanently barred the Trump administration from withholding funds from University of California over vaccine policies. Read the full ruling details.
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.
Tasmanian parliament greenlights contentious Macquarie Point stadium while federal government commits $37m to childcare safety reforms. Read the latest developments.
Relive London's coldest winter in 1963 when the capital froze for months. See how milkmen used skis and the Thames nearly froze. Discover more incredible photos from the Big Freeze.
Kensington and Chelsea Council campaigns against government funding cuts before Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget. Residents face service reductions and tax hikes.
Discover five legitimate ways for UK families to generate over £16,000 of tax-free income. Expert tips from AJ Bell help you leverage allowances and reliefs you might be missing.
Federal immigration agents have sparked outrage after detaining a popular daycare worker during morning drop-off at a Chicago childcare facility, leaving parents and children traumatised.
In a groundbreaking election, Minneapolis voters have chosen Nadia Mohamed as their new mayor, making her the first Somali-American to lead a major US city and signalling a dramatic political transformation.
Exclusive investigation uncovers how scores of low-profile British film productions received overwhelming public funding despite questionable quality and commercial prospects.
Major changes are coming to BBC licence fee payments with new flexible options and potential price increases. Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming reforms.
Democratic candidates celebrate significant wins in state and local elections across multiple US states, signalling shifting political tides and voter priorities ahead of future national contests.
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.
Exclusive investigation reveals how millions of American veterans could lose crucial financial support as key government benefit programme faces imminent funding crisis.
New data exposes the staggering amount UK government departments are pouring into artificial intelligence technology, with spending reaching unprecedented levels across Whitehall.
Republican senators trigger government funding crisis by rejecting stopgap spending bill, setting stage for potential federal shutdown and escalating Washington tensions.
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.
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.
Donald Trump proposes seismic shift in food stamp funding that could leave states scrambling to cover costs for millions of vulnerable Americans.
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.
ACE Money Transfer CEO reveals how remittances are transforming from financial lifelines into powerful tools for community development and economic resilience across developing nations.
The United States has plunged into a record-breaking government shutdown, forcing millions of federal workers into furlough and threatening critical services nationwide.
Washington braces for potential government shutdown as political tensions escalate between Trump administration and Democratic opponents over funding negotiations.
Newly uncovered documents reveal how ExxonMobil funded conservative think tanks to spread climate misinformation throughout Latin America, undermining environmental progress in vulnerable regions.
An alarming investigation reveals how Australia is systematically failing its children through regressive policies, childcare scandals, and punitive approaches that undermine their future.