Council funding map: Winners, losers and tax rises
The government's new £78bn council funding settlement shifts money towards deprived areas. Find out which councils win, which lose, and if your tax bill will rise.
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Labour's funding shake-up could trigger council tax rises
Economists warn Labour's council funding raid could force tax increases across the UK, with six areas facing unlimited rises from 2027. Discover the impact on your bills.
Council funding formula shifts cash to 'deprived' areas
A new 'fairer' funding system for England will divert central cash to the most deprived areas, pressuring councils in London and the South East. Five London boroughs will see council tax caps removed.
Major Council Tax Change Announced for England
English councils get a £78bn funding boost with a 23% spending power rise. Council tax rises capped at 3%, with extra for social care. Find out what it means for you.
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.
Trump expands US travel ban to five more nations
President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation further restricting entry to the US for nationals from Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, and Syria. Discover the full implications.
Deportations of foreign criminals rocket by 75%
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces a 75% surge in early deportations of foreign offenders, with over 2,700 removed last year. Read the full details on the government's new tough stance.
Aid cuts will kill 200,000 more children this year
A damning Gates Foundation report reveals global aid cuts, led by the US under Trump, will reverse decades of progress, causing 200,000+ preventable child deaths in 2025. Urgent action is needed.
Child Deaths to Rise for First Time This Century After Aid Cuts
A devastating Gates Foundation report projects 200,000 extra under-5 deaths this year, reversing decades of progress. UK and US aid cuts are blamed. Read the full analysis.
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.
MAGA accounts exposed as foreign operations abroad
Elon Musk's X platform reveals MAGA accounts and Scottish nationalist profiles are actually run from foreign countries including Bangladesh, Nigeria and Iran. Discover the truth behind these political operations.
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.
Scotland's Prison Crisis: Foreign Inmates Hit Record 9%
Scotland's prison population reaches a 50-year high with foreign nationals now constituting nearly one in ten inmates. Discover the figures and political fallout.
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'.
US Foreign Student Numbers Hold Steady Despite Crackdown
Despite Trump's visa crackdown, foreign student numbers at US colleges remain stable, but a sharp 17% drop in new enrollees signals future trouble for university budgets.
UK Cuts Global Health Fund Aid by 40%
Britain's decision to cut £120m from Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria sparks outrage among health experts and charities. Critics warn this undermines UK's global health leadership.
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.
UK Aid Cuts Leave Sudanese Civilians Defenceless
Exclusive investigation reveals how Britain rejected crucial atrocity prevention funding as massacres escalate in Sudan's Darfur region, leaving civilians unprotected.
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.
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.
Gen Z's Office Frog Trend Takes UK Workplaces By Storm
Discover why young professionals are striking unusual frog-like poses in offices across the UK, and what this viral trend reveals about modern workplace culture.
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.
ASIO chief warns of foreign agents in Australia
Australia's spy chief warns of sophisticated foreign interference operations targeting politicians, media, and community groups in an urgent national security briefing.
Mixed Reactions to USAID Cuts: Not Everyone is Mourning
As US foreign aid programmes face significant cuts, mixed reactions emerge from communities worldwide. While some lament the loss of crucial funding, others question the effectiveness and legacy of American development assistance.
Senate GOP blocks move to cut Ukraine military aid
In a stunning political rebellion, Senate Republicans have joined Democrats to block a resolution that would have halted military funding to Ukraine, creating a major rift with Donald Trump's administration.
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.
UK taxpayers fund £52m Amazon rainforest road
Exclusive investigation reveals how UK foreign aid is funding a destructive highway through pristine Amazon jungle, raising serious environmental and ethical concerns.
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