Labour's £820m Plan to Tackle Youth Inactivity Crisis
Pat McFadden unveils a new youth guarantee and apprenticeship funding priority to combat the 50% rise in young people not in work or training. The plan aims to reverse a decade of decline.
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Kids' Parties: The Social Cure for Modern Society
As society grows more isolated, children's birthday parties offer a vital chance to forge real-world connections, despite the chaos and sugar-fuelled mayhem. Discover why these events are essential.
Tech Leader Russ Shaw Calls for Aggressive UK Investment
Russ Shaw CBE, founder of Tech London Advocates, urges the UK tech sector to move beyond survival mode and invest in talent and infrastructure to scale globally. Exclusive interview insights.
London Bakery Shapes Next Generation of Chefs
Legendary London bakery Dusty Knuckle is transforming young lives in Haringey through a pizza-making course. Discover how 11 teens gained skills and confidence for future careers.
Gen Z Leadership: Less Control, More Clarity
EDHEC's Genevieve Houriet Segard reveals what Gen Z expects from a good boss: transparency, trust, and purpose. Learn how to manage young professionals effectively.
Podcast: Is AI Making Us Stupid?
A new podcast explores whether AI tools like ChatGPT are eroding human intelligence. Listen to the debate on the future of thinking and problem-solving.
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.
New Policy Centre to Future-Proof UK Manufacturing
A new independent Policy Centre has launched to give 325,000+ UK manufacturing and engineering SMEs a unified voice in government, aiming to future-proof this vital sector.
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.
6 Lost Car Maintenance Skills from the 60s & 70s
Discover the 6 essential car maintenance skills most drivers possessed in the 60s and 70s that are now largely forgotten. How many do you know?
The Surprising Power of Small Talk
Discover why small talk is an essential social tool for building rapport and a gateway to deeper conversations. Learn expert tips to master this underestimated skill.
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.
Elliot Daly back for England vs Argentina
Veteran England back Elliot Daly is set for his first competitive match since injury, primed to exploit new aerial laws against Argentina. Discover how his high-ball expertise could be decisive.
Judge blocks Trump's UC funding cut over antisemitism
A federal judge has barred the Trump administration from cutting funding to the University of California over alleged antisemitism. Read the full ruling details.
Judge blocks Trump's UC funding cuts
A federal judge has permanently barred the Trump administration from withholding funds from University of California over vaccine policies. Read the full ruling details.
SEND funding crisis pushes councils to brink
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.
Special needs services face 'total collapse' in England
Special educational needs services in England face total collapse with councils warning of £18bn deficits by 2030. Urgent reforms needed to prevent widespread bankruptcy.
Your Party Rejects £600k Donation Transfer
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.
Tasmania approves $1.3bn Hobart stadium project
Tasmanian parliament greenlights contentious Macquarie Point stadium while federal government commits $37m to childcare safety reforms. Read the latest developments.
Zilch CEO shrugs off Klarna stock fall after funding
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.
East London's 7,172-home Silvertown plan delayed
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 debates €140bn Ukraine funding amid corruption scandal
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 debates €140bn Ukraine fund amid corruption scandal
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.
US Government Shutdown Ends After 42-Day Standoff
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.
US Government Shutdown Ends After 42 Days
The longest US government shutdown in history concludes after House narrowly passes funding bill, but excludes Democratic healthcare demands. Federal operations resume through January.
Schools in England 'steering away' special needs pupils
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.
Trump grants Orbán special energy exemption
Donald Trump offers Viktor Orbán special exemption from Russian oil sanctions during White House meeting, undermining EU unity as Hungarian elections approach.
UK Prison Crisis: Overcrowding and Underfunding
Revealing the dire state of UK prisons: chronic understaffing, outdated facilities, and the immense pressure on officers. Discover why urgent reform is needed now.
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