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.
A stark funding disparity sees US small farmers struggling as government subsidies overwhelmingly favour industrial agriculture, undermining local food security and resilience.
Former President Donald Trump vows to cut federal food aid from states opposing his policies if re-elected. Explore the legal battle and impact on millions.
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 withdraws legal action after government revises funding formula, avoiding £45m cuts. Council leader welcomes 'significant improvement' in local authority funding reforms.
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.
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.
Britain prepares for severe cold snap with -12C temperatures and 25cm snow expected. Met Office issues amber warnings as Arctic air brings early winter conditions. Stay informed.
BBC Weather forecasts icy sleet for London this Thursday as Arctic air sweeps the UK, bringing a dramatic temperature drop. Discover the full 7-day forecast and why snow is so hard to predict in the capital.
The UK experiences its coldest night since March with temperatures plunging to -7°C. An Arctic cold snap threatens snow and widespread frosts next week. Check your local forecast now.
Emergency services evacuate residents in Monmouth, Wales, after severe flooding from Storm Claudia. Flood warnings remain as a significant cold snap with snow and ice is forecast for the UK.
Temperatures are set to plummet to -7C across the UK with a chance of snow, following severe flooding from Storm Claudia. Get the latest forecast and safety advice.
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.
As the assisted dying bill progresses, UK lawmakers and medical professionals debate the crucial balance between palliative care improvements and end-of-life choice.
A 15th-century Flemish triptych discovered during almshouse renovations in Sherborne, Dorset, has been valued at £3.5m. The artwork will be auctioned to fund social housing projects in the historic market town.
Special educational needs services in England face total collapse with councils warning of £18bn deficits by 2030. Urgent reforms needed to prevent widespread bankruptcy.
Jeremy Corbyn's Your Party faces internal conflict as allies reject Zarah Sultana's £600,000 transfer offer. Discover the full story behind the funding dispute.
Tasmanian parliament greenlights contentious Macquarie Point stadium while federal government commits $37m to childcare safety reforms. Read the latest developments.
A detailed timeline of the 43-day US government shutdown that disrupted flights, halted food benefits, and left federal workers unpaid. Discover how the political standoff finally ended.
Zilch CEO Philip Belamant dismisses concerns over Klarna's stock drop after securing £134m funding. The fintech unicorn eyes expansion and a potential London listing.
New research reveals how food scarcity creates lifelong physical and psychological scars, even after benefits return. Urgent action needed to protect vulnerable families from hunger trauma.
A major East London development with 7,172 homes is on hold due to a £6.3m funding gap for a new footbridge. Newham councillors seek clarity on financial oversight.
EU finance ministers meet in Brussels to discuss crucial Ukraine funding as Zelensky warns country's survival depends on Western support. Decision delayed until December summit.
EU finance ministers meet in Brussels to discuss urgent €140bn funding for Ukraine. Zelensky warns nation's survival depends on Western support. Read the latest developments.
The US House of Representatives has passed a funding bill, ending the longest government shutdown in American history. Discover the vote breakdown and the impact of the 42-day stalemate.
The longest US government shutdown in history concludes after House narrowly passes funding bill, but excludes Democratic healthcare demands. Federal operations resume through January.
New research reveals a stark postcode lottery for children with special educational needs, as some schools take on six times more Send pupils than others. Urgent government action is needed.