Damning Review Slams Arts Council England's Funding Strategy
A major review by Baroness Hodge finds Arts Council England has sidelined artistic excellence in favour of box-ticking bureaucracy. Read the full report and reactions.
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NHS to pay £1bn more for drugs under US trade deal
The NHS must find an extra £1bn annually for medicines under a new US trade pact, with no new Treasury funding. Health leaders warn of frontline service cuts. Read the full analysis.
NHS Trump drug deal 'may cost 15,000 lives'
A £3bn deal to pay US drug firms more and avoid Trump's tariffs could lead to 15,971 extra deaths yearly as NHS rations care, York University research reveals. Read the full analysis.
UK-US Agree Zero Tariff Deal on Medicines
The UK and US have agreed a three-year deal to maintain 0% tariffs on pharmaceuticals, aiming to boost trade and secure NHS access to new treatments. Read the full details.
Trump Ally Troy Nehls Retires from Congress
Texas Republican Troy Nehls announces retirement to focus on family, joining dozens of lawmakers leaving Congress. Read about the growing GOP exodus.
500,000 Teachers Could Strike Over School Funding Cuts
Britain's National Education Union threatens national strikes as 500,000 teachers may walk out over school funding concerns following the Budget. Find out why.
Labour Budget Pumps £2bn into Scotland and Wales
Scottish and Welsh Labour leaders praise a £2bn funding boost and the abolition of the two-child benefit cap in the new budget, hoping it will reverse their fortunes in upcoming elections.
WHO job cuts after US withdraws funding
The World Health Organisation announces significant staff reductions and programme cuts following US funding withdrawal. Learn how this impacts global health security.
CSIRO cuts 350 jobs in major blow to Australian science
Australia's national science agency CSIRO announces up to 350 job cuts, described as 'worst cuts ever seen' and a 'sad day for publicly funded science'.
Macron: Ukraine peace deal possible next year
French President Macron suggests peace could come in 2026 as Ukraine signs major fighter jet deal. Read the latest on European support and Russia's hybrid warfare tactics.
Macron: Ukraine Peace Deal Possible Next Year
French President Macron suggests a Ukraine-Russia peace agreement could be reached in 2026, as Kyiv signs a landmark deal for 100 Rafale fighter jets to bolster its air defences.
US Government Shutdown Threat as Parties Deadlock
The US faces another government shutdown as Republicans and Democrats remain deadlocked over spending bills. Discover how this political standoff could impact services and workers.
US Government Shutdown 2025 Timeline
The US faces another government shutdown as Congress fails to pass funding bills. Discover the key dates and potential consequences of this political standoff.
US Government Shutdown Ends After 43-Day Standoff
US lawmakers pass budget ending 43-day shutdown, funding key departments until 2026 and restoring pay for federal workers. Discover the full implications of the deal.
UK and EU Agree Rapid Progress on Brexit Reset Deal
Keir Starmer and Ursula von der Leyen commit to fast-tracking post-Brexit agreements on defence, food standards and emissions trading. Formal talks begin next week.
First UK state school opens fee-paying branch in Dubai
Historic Queen Elizabeth's School in Barnet becomes the first UK state school to launch an overseas branch in Dubai. The venture aims to generate funds for its British counterpart amid funding shortages.
Trump pressure threatens US government shutdown
Former President Donald Trump's pressure on Republican lawmakers threatens to trigger a massive federal government shutdown, putting millions of workers and essential services at risk.
Labour workers rights bill could cost NHS billions
Exclusive Treasury assessment warns Keir Starmer's New Deal for Workers may unleash financial chaos across public sector, with NHS, police and fire services facing unsustainable costs from enhanced employment rights.
Police Scotland demands extra £140m amid budget crisis
Police Scotland faces its most severe financial crisis since its creation, with chiefs warning they need an additional £140 million annually just to maintain current service levels amid rising operational costs.
Taxpayer Millions Funded UK Film Flops
Exclusive investigation uncovers how obscure production companies received substantial public funding for films that failed to achieve commercial success or critical acclaim, raising serious questions about film funding accountability.
School Transport Costs Surge 24%, Councils Warn of Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals English councils' home-to-school transport costs have surged by 24%, leaving vulnerable families and local authorities in financial distress.
Scottish NHS boards get £135M emergency bailout
NHS Lanarkshire and NHS Ayrshire & Arran receive staggering £135.5 million in emergency funding, raising serious concerns about patient safety and the sustainability of Scotland's healthcare system.
Scottish Government blocks Dundee University £20.3M bailout
Exclusive: University of Dundee confronts financial turmoil after Scottish ministers block emergency funding, sparking job security fears and union outrage over government intervention in higher education.
US Congress seeks emergency funds from Hartford amid crisis
In an extraordinary turn of events, members of the United States Congress have been compelled to seek emergency financial assistance from Hartford, Connecticut, as political gridlock leaves them without pay. This unprecedented situation reveals deepening
Trump Halloween party amid UK disabled children funding cuts
Former US President Donald Trump faces criticism for hosting lavish Halloween festivities while UK government reduces support for children with special needs through Snap funding programme.
Woking Council's £90m BAE Systems deal collapses
Exclusive: Woking Borough Council faces financial turmoil as £90 million property deal with defence giant BAE Systems falls through, threatening local services and council tax hikes.
Hospice Crisis: Why End-of-Life Care Needs Funding Now
As Britain faces a growing crisis in palliative care, hospices struggle with funding gaps while demand surges. Discover why investing in compassionate end-of-life care is essential for our society's wellbeing.
Vice-chancellors' pay soars as universities face cuts
As UK universities face financial crisis with course cuts and staff redundancies, Guardian analysis reveals vice-chancellors' pay packages have soared to record levels, creating a growing divide between leadership and struggling institutions.
Trump axes arts board, cancels ARC Ballroom project
Former President Donald Trump has abruptly terminated the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities, scrapping the planned ARC Ballroom renovation in another dramatic executive action.
Wisconsin Republicans Block Planned Parenthood Funding
Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin have rejected a federal funding proposal that would have provided millions for Planned Parenthood's healthcare services, affecting thousands of low-income patients across the state.
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