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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Judith Leary-Joyce slashed her energy use by 75% and boosted her Victorian home's value by £90,000 through a deep retrofit. Discover her essential tips for an efficient, healthy home.
AA data reveals petrol pump prices have barely fallen despite a sharp 7p per litre drop in wholesale costs, costing drivers significant savings ahead of Christmas travel. Discover why.
UK drivers have been overcharged by £5bn since 2022 as petrol stations fail to reflect falling wholesale oil costs. Find out why pump prices remain stubbornly high.
The family of Beau Bradford, 15, pay tribute after a tragic workplace accident on a Surfers Paradise construction site. A fundraiser has raised nearly $50,000.
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.
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.
Martin Lewis' Money Saving Expert settles the heating debate. Discover if leaving it on all day or turning it on and off is cheaper for your home. Compare methods and save.
The World Health Organisation announces significant staff reductions and programme cuts following US funding withdrawal. Learn how this impacts global health security.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces pressure as scrapping 5p Fuel Duty relief may push average petrol prices to their highest since 2012. AA warns this would hammer drivers and fuel inflation.
An energy expert shares how renewable solutions like solar panels and heat pumps can save UK households thousands of pounds. Learn how to cut costs today.
Thousands more households can now apply for government heating grants. New £2,500 discounts for air-to-air heat pumps and heat batteries announced. Check your eligibility today.
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'.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans to restrict heat pump subsidies to lower-income households only, aiming to reduce energy bills by £170 annually. Find out how the budget affects you.
Exclusive investigation reveals how two leading NHS transplant centres continued using a heart device linked to higher death rates despite safety concerns. Read the full story.
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.
Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra and his family escape unharmed after a fierce fire completely destroys their Florida home while they were away.
Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra erupts in explosive post-game press conference following embarrassing home loss, questioning team's identity and commitment as season spirals.
Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra and his family escape unharmed after terrifying blaze engulfs their Florida mansion, with dramatic footage showing heroic firefighting efforts.
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 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.
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.
Exclusive investigation reveals English councils' home-to-school transport costs have surged by 24%, leaving vulnerable families and local authorities in financial distress.
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.
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.
Britain's record-breaking summer temperatures have triggered a 63% surge in air conditioner sales as households seek relief from the sweltering heat, creating unprecedented demand in the UK market.
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.