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Children with special needs are now the focus of the culture war and the budget debate Labour must tread carefully | John Harris

The crisis in special educational needs funding in England has grown severe, prompting increased media scrutiny and financial strain on local councils.

Fobbed off and rejected': Send crisis takes toll on families in Birmingham

Parents are facing severe financial burdens to support children with special educational needs due to cuts in council funding for transport.

Children with special needs are now the focus of the culture war and the budget debate Labour must tread carefully | John Harris

The crisis in special educational needs funding in England has grown severe, prompting increased media scrutiny and financial strain on local councils.

Fobbed off and rejected': Send crisis takes toll on families in Birmingham

Parents are facing severe financial burdens to support children with special educational needs due to cuts in council funding for transport.
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Abandon some jury trials or fund crisis-hit system, former chief justice says

Jury trials may need to be reconsidered in light of a funding crisis in the justice system.

Children's centres to close and parking charges to rise so London council can save 50m

Lambeth Council is implementing major cuts and charging increases to tackle a severe funding crisis driven by rising homelessness costs.

Many digital health startups are quietly raising down rounds and closing up shop. Here's why.

Healthcare startups face a severe funding crisis, with many reducing valuations or shutting down.

Donald Trump's policies would drain Social Security's finances faster, report finds

Trump's policies could significantly accelerate the depletion of Social Security's trust fund, affecting benefits for millions of Americans.

Arts centre risks closure over short-term funding

Applecart Arts in East London faces imminent closure due to a lack of funding, needing to raise £100,000 to maintain operations.
The venue is crucial for local artists and community engagement, emphasizing the need for immediate financial support.

Children face 'lifetime cost' of council crisis

Local services cuts threaten children's welfare significantly due to government budget shortfalls.
The Children's Commissioner advocates for protecting children's services amidst financial constraints.

Libraries and buses under threat as chancellor warned over 54bn council black hole

Councils face a funding crisis with a projected £54 billion shortfall due to rising social care costs, risking cuts to essential local services.

Syria funding crisis leaves vital Idlib hospital on brink of closure

Bab al-Hawa hospital in Idlib faces closure due to funding shortages, jeopardizing essential services for thousands of patients in desperate need of medical care.

The state of animal welfare in New York City? Not great, advocates say at City Council hearing * Brooklyn Paper

New York City's animal welfare is in crisis, requiring urgent city funding and support to alleviate overcrowded shelters and help struggling pet owners.

Ontario autism services enrolments decline in some weeks despite large waitlist | CBC News

Ontario's autism program faces a growing gap between demand for services and the number of children actually receiving them.

Thames Water proposes huge new bills hike

Thames Water plans to raise customer bills by up to 59% by 2030 due to funding crisis and infrastructural needs.

Golden age of English universities could be over, says head of watchdog

The golden age of higher education may be over, necessitating university mergers and increased tuition fees to tackle a significant funding crisis.

City Doesn't Have Enough Medical Examiners, Union Says

New York City's Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) faces a crisis due to inadequate funding and staffing, impacting forensic services.

Column: News business needs help in California. Is government the answer?

State legislation in California may require big internet platforms like Google to contribute money to save journalism, essential for holding governments accountable and maintaining a healthy democracy.

NewsMatch Helps Local Nonprofit Newsrooms Raise Millions - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Nonprofit institutions are stepping up to support local news amidst a crisis of closures and funding cuts.

Op-ed | Community media is still here * Brooklyn Paper

Public access television facing funding crisis due to declining cable subscriptions.
Existential threat to community media centers due to lack of financial support from streaming networks.

Opinion: The 'existential threat' facing New York public media - Brooklyn Magazine

Community media is vital for providing platforms for local stories and diverse perspectives.
Public access centers face funding crises due to declining cable subscriptions and the rise of streaming services.

London council rips out playgrounds to build houses then runs out of cash

Families in south London have stopped children from playing outside due to boarded-up play areas after a funding crisis.
The lack of play spaces illustrates a funding crisis in social housing and a need for better laws to protect children's play areas.

NSW police urged to improve mental health training after string of deaths involving vulnerable people

Improving mandatory mental health training for police officers is crucial to prevent harm and distress in mental health crises.
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