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Cocktail bar startup costs hit £800k in Melbourne

Two entrepreneurs reveal the staggering £800,000 price tag to launch a cocktail bar in Melbourne's CBD, igniting a fierce debate on the cost of doing business in Australia's hospitality sector. Read their full breakdown.

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.

UK Startups Keen to Stay But Face Barriers

A new study shows 90% of UK startups want to remain, but regulatory burdens and funding access are key hurdles. Discover the path to securing Britain's economic future.

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.

UK SMEs start with just £6,000, study reveals

New research uncovers that UK small business owners start with an average of only £6,000, relying on personal savings and family loans. Discover the sacrifices made and the support needed for success.

Business groups urge scrapping of student levy

Business leaders warn Rachel Reeves that a proposed 6% levy on international student fees threatens UK growth and competitiveness. Read the full open letter and its implications.

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.

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.

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.

Badenoch's desperate plea to Tory donors revealed

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch personally intervenes to stop Conservative donors defecting to Reform UK, warning of catastrophic consequences for the party's election campaign funding.

Labour plans VAT on private school fees

Labour's shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves announces plans to strip private schools of their tax exemptions, adding VAT and business rates in major education funding shake-up.

JLR refutes government's £15bn support claims

Jaguar Land Rover challenges ministers' assertions about accessing £15bn support package, revealing only £2.5bn was actually drawn in high-stakes automotive industry dispute.

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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