Flagship London borough warns of looming financial crisis as it makes big council tax announcement
Westminster will keep almost all council tax frozen, add a small adult social care precept, but warns of severe budget shortfalls from government funding changes.
'Porkies' row as London council proposes cheapest council tax bills in country for fourth year
Wandsworth froze the main element of council tax while total bills still rise and the council will draw heavily on reserves amid government funding cuts.
Cuts to government funding push researchers toward billionaire and private funding, offering resources and freedom but creating risks from narrow priorities and donor motivations.
Brooklyn Org survey reveals nonprofits struggling with rising costs, funding cuts and growing demand * Brooklyn Paper
Brooklyn nonprofits face rising costs, significant government funding cuts, declining donations, stretched staff, and increasing service demand, threatening financial stability and service delivery in 2026.
The U.S. Military Is Picking Up mRNA Vaccine Research That RFK, Jr., Defunded
US HHS abruptly cut nearly $500M in mRNA vaccine research contracts, while the Department of Defense continues funding mRNA work against deadly pathogens including CCHF.
DOGE Has Gutted AmeriCorps. What Happens When the Next Disaster Strikes?
Volunteers like Nava-Cortez have helped 47,000 households affected by the fires, according to California Volunteers, highlighting the vital role of AmeriCorps in disaster recovery efforts.