2 h. ago NHS set for boost of up to £30bn as other budgets feel squeeze

The Department of Health is set to be handed a 2.8% annual increase in its day-to-day budget over a three-year period.

Economics

12 h. ago Starmer goes all in on NHS with PM set to hand health service £30bn spending boost at expense of other public services

The government is putting all its eggs in one basket as it lines up the Department for Health for a £30billion cash boost at next week's spending review.

Economics

14 h. ago UK could face up to £30bn of tax rises to fund defence spending boost, economist says

Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to boost defence spending to 2.7 per cent of GDP by 2027, as Nato allies push for ‘dramatic increase’

Economics

27 h. ago Waspi campaigners say they have been given green light for High Court challenge

Campaigners are aiming to secure a costs capping order to protect against significant legal fees should they lose their case.

Events

41 h. ago Who's in charge? CDC's leadership 'crisis' apparent amid new COVID

The CDC, a $9.2 billion-a-year agency tasked with reviewing life-saving vaccines, monitoring diseases and watching for budding threats to Americans’ health, is without a clear leader

Politics

45 h. ago Labour is doing almost everything badly, say voters in poll showing huge public dissatisfaction with Starmer over immigration, the economy and the NHS

A survey of more than 8,000 Britons has shown that most think the Government is doing badly on all but two of 15 important policies.

Politics

53 h. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan confirms new career move as doubts over snooker future addressed

The seven-time world snooker champion has set up a new YouTube channel to try his hand at content creation.

Politics

68 h. ago Trump moves to officially strip $1 BILLION from 'radical left monsters' NPR and PBS

President Donald Trump's demand to strip $1.1 billion in federal funding from National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service came one step closer to reality

Politics

2 d. ago Badenoch challenges Starmer at PMQs over winter fuel payment U

Tory leader says PM should apologise to pensioners and asks how U-turn will be fundedReeves says her changes to the fiscal rules last year will make more investment possible.The decisions that we made in October mean that, for the first time, the Treasury actually takes account of the benefits and not just the costs of investment, and together, the fiscal rules mean that, unlike our predecessors, we will not be balancing the books by cutting investment.And that is why we can increase investment by over £113bn more than the last government plans, meaning public investment will be at its highest sustained level since the 1970s.I have had to say no to things that I want to do too, but that is not because of my fiscal rules. It is the result of 14 years of Conservative maltreatment of our public services, our public realm and of our economy. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Two Premier League clubs face UEFA punishments for breaching financial rules

UEFA are set to hand fines to both Chelsea and Aston Villa after the two Premier League clubs breached the European football governing body's stringent financial rules

Politics

4 d. ago Nato to force UK to lift defence spending to 3.5% of GDP to appease Trump, say sources

Starmer bound to accept Mark Rutte’s higher target after announcing ‘Nato-first’ defence strategy, insiders sayDefence sources believe that Britain will be forced to sign up to a target of lifting defence spending to 3.5% of GDP by 2035 at this month’s Nato summit after a campaign by the alliance’s secretary general to keep Donald Trump onboard.One senior insider said Britain would “without a doubt” sign up to a proposal from the Nato chief, Mark Rutte, to lift allies’ defence spending, which would represent a real-terms increase of about £30bn from the Labour government’s plan. Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago 'Enough is enough' as fears grow over future of Welsh hospital

The health board has launched a public consultation looking at potential changes after classifying nine key services as 'critical'

Politics

4 d. ago Scots would pay price for Nigel Farage's proposed funding shakeup

The Reform UK's plan to scrap the Barnett Formula would lead to cuts to public services in Scotland, says Record View.

Economics

5 d. ago RFK Jr. says autism 'destroys' families. Here's what those families want you to know

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F

Politics

5 d. ago Dental service for vulnerable patients will resume at Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend

Like many health services it was affected when major roof problems were identified at Princess of Wales Hospital

Science

6 d. ago ‘The statistics are bad but we’re proud to be from here’: Life in Greater Manchester’s most deprived neighbourhood

Coldhurst is often cited as a regional and national hotspot for some unflattering statistics - most recently regarding child poverty. But peel back the layers and you’ll find a community working to replace lost public services so desperately needed.

Politics

6 d. ago Rachel Reeves told it is ‘impossible’ to invest in growth, public services and net zero in spending review

Labour chancellor under pressure over spending plans as deputy prime minister Angela Rayner among those whose departments fail to settle budget with the Treasury

Economics

6 d. ago F1 star to miss Spanish GP and undergo surgery after serious injury as grid altered

Aston Martin have confirmed that Lance Stroll will not compete in Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix as the Canadian is set to undergo surgery after experiencing pain in his hand and wrist.

Events

6 d. ago Tributes paid after death of former NI Civil Service chief Kenneth Bloomfield

His career in public service began in the 1950s.

Events

8 d. ago Chicago risks severe cuts to transit. Its poorest suburbs could be hit even harder

The Chicago area is facing the prospect of bleak service cuts to public transit if Illinois legislators adjourn this weekend without plugging a $770 million hole in the transportation budget

Events