Mamdani’s meeting with Trump was a Trojan Horse triumph at the White House
Zohran Mamdani's meeting with Donald Trump resulted in proposals for significant federal funding aimed at increasing affordable housing in Queens.
Liverpool and Arsenal set for huge funding boost as Champions League draw takes shape
Liverpool and Arsenal are about to receive significant financial support as they advance to the Champions League round of 16, each gaining a performance bonus.
Rising anger over ‘lop-sided’ and ‘immoral’ US health funding pacts with African countries
African countries are expressing outrage over perceived inequities in US health funding agreements that demand sharing of biological resources and data.
Kristi Noem blames Democrats for shutdown holding up $625m in World Cup funding
US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem attributes the halt in $625 million in federal World Cup funding to a government shutdown caused by Democratic senators' actions.
EU opens up funding to guarantee abortion rights across bloc
The EU has announced new funding mechanisms to support women's access to safe abortions in member states with restrictive laws.
Home Office urged to make it easier for mosques to apply for protection
Ministers are being urged to simplify the application process for protective security funding for mosques in the UK, as current requirements hinder access.
Pauline Hanson’s daughter employed in taxpayer-funded job with NSW One Nation senator
Lee Hanson, daughter of Pauline Hanson, has been hired as a senior adviser to Senator Sean Bell of NSW, in a role funded by taxpayer money.
Memorial to 72 victims of Grenfell fire to be funded by new legislation
The UK government announces funding for a permanent memorial to the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire through new legislation.
Reeves must back defence investment plan or be sacked, says Unite union boss
The leader of Britain's largest trade union has called for Chancellor Rachel Reeves to be dismissed if she fails to support critical defence funding that is vital for jobs and British industry.
Australia news live: police investigate bomb threat after Anthony Albanese evacuated; university funding warning
Police have investigated a bomb threat that resulted in Prime Minister Anthony Albanese being evacuated from his Canberra home, with no suspicious findings reported.
Huge change to courts as major restriction to be lifted to cut backlog
The UK government, led by Deputy PM David Lammy, has announced a significant increase in funding to allow Crown Courts to operate without restrictions on sitting days, aiming to reduce the backlog of cases.
United Kingdom announces support package for Ukraine
The UK government has announced a significant support package for Ukraine, including funding for energy assistance, humanitarian aid, and military training.
PM backs plan to remove Andrew from line of succession, high-speed rail plan unveiled, best hot cross bun named
Australian PM Anthony Albanese supports the UK government in removing Prince Andrew from the royal line of succession while also announcing new funding for a high-speed rail project.
Tories plan to cut university places and double apprenticeships in funding reform
The Conservative Party plans to reduce university admissions by 100,000 and increase funding for apprenticeships, aiming to streamline educational paths and save government spending.
Former Prince Andrew had taxpayers cover his massages and other travel expenses
Former Prince Andrew reportedly had massages and various travel expenses reimbursed by taxpayers.
Teaching union claims extra £4bn for Send overhaul just ‘drop in bucket’ compared with what’s needed – UK politics live
The teaching union asserts that the UK government's additional £4 billion for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is inadequate compared to the real financial needs for reform.
Keir Starmer makes key promise as major school SEND plans announced
Keir Starmer has pledged to enhance support for families with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) through a £4 billion funding initiative for mainstream schools.
Mainstream schools to receive extra funding for SEND pupils as part of £4bn package
The UK government is allocating an additional £4 billion to mainstream schools to enhance support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Ministers to set out plans to halve attainment gap in England’s schools
The UK government is set to unveil plans aimed at halving the attainment gap between disadvantaged pupils and their more affluent peers in English schools.
Congress restores funding to cultural institutions once on Trump’s chopping block
The Republican-controlled Congress has approved a funding bill that reinstates financial support for key cultural institutions targeted by former President Trump for severe budget cuts.
What is ALS as Grey’s Anatomy star dies months after diagnosis
Grey's Anatomy star Eric Dane has died from ALS just months after his diagnosis, highlighting the disease's impact and the urgency for awareness and funding.
England World Cup match faces cancellation threat as US stadium could pull plug on seven games
England's World Cup match against Ghana is at risk of cancellation due to a funding dispute related to security costs at Gillette Stadium, which may impact seven matches scheduled there.
US funding for global internet freedom ‘effectively gutted’
US funding for a global initiative to promote internet freedom is severely threatened, jeopardizing efforts to maintain open internet access worldwide.
New York hospital ends transgender treatment program for minors
NYU Langone Health in New York City has decided to cease its gender-affirming care program for minors amid pressure from the Trump administration to cut funding for treatment of transgender youth.
Trump administration releases funds for New York-New Jersey tunnel project
The Trump administration has released overdue federal funding for the Gateway rail tunnel project between New York and New Jersey, allowing work to resume soon.
Major European allies decline to join first meeting of Trump’s Board of Peace
Dozens of world leaders will meet in Washington DC for Donald Trump's Board of Peace, despite major European allies opting out and raising concerns about the initiative's transparency and funding.
‘You have to find another one’: why children with complex needs are being turned away from childcare
Children with complex needs in Australia are increasingly being denied access to childcare due to inadequate funding and staff burnout, despite government initiatives aimed at inclusion.
Pharmacists warn they may stop providing certain services in England within weeks
Pharmacists in England are warning that they may have to cut services soon due to significant financial losses and a funding crisis.
Radio Free Asia resumes broadcasts to China after Trump cuts forced near closure
Radio Free Asia has restarted its broadcasts to China after previous funding cuts forced it to cease operations.
Norfolk council leader pulls out of long-awaited devolution deal over election U-turn
Norfolk council leader Kay Mason Billig has withdrawn from a devolution deal, criticizing the government for pressuring the council to postpone elections in exchange for funding and powers.
Algorithm-based tool for home support funding is ‘cruel’ and ‘inhumane’, Australian aged care workers warn
Australian aged care workers criticize an algorithm-based tool for assessing home support funding, calling it 'cruel' and detrimental to elderly care.
Department of Health update on issue that claims 15,000 lives annually
The UK Department of Health announced a new initiative to address drug and alcohol addiction, featuring £20 million in funding for technological advancements in treatment and recovery.
‘Betrayed’: 21 Hartlepool councillors threaten to quit Labour over care budget
Labour councillors in Hartlepool are considering resigning due to discontent over funding for children in care, feeling betrayed by the Labour leadership's budget decisions.
Starmer’s options in funding a further defence spending rise would be limited
Keir Starmer faces challenges in securing an increase in UK defense spending by up to £14bn before the parliament ends.
Keir Starmer orders Cabinet Office probe into claims group investigated journalists
Keir Starmer has initiated a Cabinet Office investigation into allegations that a Labour think-tank hired a PR firm to investigate journalists who reported on its funding.
Progressive Texas organizers hail shock win as far-right Republicans left reeling
Progressive organizers in Texas celebrate an unexpected victory as far-right Republicans face significant setbacks due to their extreme policies and funding sources.
US homeland security department on track for shutdown after funding bill fails in Senate
The US Department of Homeland Security faces an imminent shutdown after a Senate funding bill failed to pass, with significant ramifications for domestic services.
Somalia: UK Announces £6m Humanitarian Drought Response Funding to Somalia
The UK has pledged £6 million in humanitarian funding to Somalia in response to the escalating drought crisis during a visit by International Development Minister Baroness Jenny Chapman.
Anthropic raises $30bn in latest round, valuing Claude bot maker at $380bn
AI company Anthropic raised $30 billion in funding, increasing its valuation to $380 billion, highlighting a surge in artificial intelligence investments.
Senate Democrats block DHS funding over immigration tactics
Senate Democrats have blocked a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security due to concerns over immigration practices.
UK to provide additional £500 million for Ukraine’s air defense
The UK announced an additional £500 million funding to enhance Ukraine's air defense amidst ongoing attacks from Russia.
Billions in funding wrongly released to Hungary, says EU court’s top adviser
The EU's top adviser has urged the annulment of the European Commission's decision to release funds to Hungary due to ongoing concerns about corruption and rule of law.
Ratcliffe says immigrants cost too much, while Ineos lobbies for state funding
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's controversial remarks on immigrants come as his company Ineos seeks significant government financial support amid industry challenges.
The UK is sending weapons worth £540 million to Ukraine
The UK has announced it will send additional weapons worth £540 million to Ukraine, including £150 million for American-made interceptor missiles, through a NATO-managed funding program.
UK to allocate another £500m to strengthen Ukraine's air defence
The UK government announces an additional £500 million in funding to reinforce Ukraine's air defence systems amid ongoing military tensions.
Send provision leaving deprived areas of England ‘trailing behind’, report finds
A report shows that funding for special educational needs and disabilities has increased more in affluent areas, leaving poorer regions in England at a disadvantage.
BBC World Service faces funding cliff edge in seven weeks, says Tim Davie
Tim Davie, Director General of the BBC, warns that the BBC World Service will run out of funding in seven weeks without a new deal from the government.
Democrats reject White House ICE offer as partial shutdown looms – US politics live
Democrats have declared the White House's proposal on ICE insufficient as funding proposals are due to expire, potentially leading to a government shutdown.
The £6bn black hole that could change children's lives
The UK government is set to announce reforms to the special educational needs (SEND) system amidst a funding shortfall of £6 billion that affects children's educational support.
Outrage after US Congress votes to slash $125m in funding to replace toxic lead pipes
The US Congress has sparked outrage by voting to cut $125 million in funding for replacing hazardous lead drinking water pipes, affecting several states, especially those with high levels of lead contamination.