Woman finds £2,000 Valentino bag in charity shop
A savvy shopper discovered a designer Valentino bag worth nearly £2,000 in a London charity shop for just £250. Her top tip? Hunt in affluent areas for hidden gems.
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Mickey Rourke Denounces GoFundMe Set Up in His Name
Actor Mickey Rourke forcefully denies knowledge of a fundraiser for his alleged $60k rent debt, calling it 'humiliating' and urging fans to get refunds. Read the full story.
UK Credit Card Debt Jumps 12.1% Amid Cost of Living Strain
UK credit card borrowing hits £1bn as households struggle with high living costs. Debt charity StepChange warns of a dangerous spiral. Read the full analysis.
Designer Tabitha Webb's Company Goes Bust Owing £700k
Fashion label Tabitha Designs Ltd, worn by the Princess of Wales, enters liquidation with over £700,000 in debts, including £50,000 owed to HMRC. Read the full story of the firm's collapse.
Strategies for paying off student loans quickly
Discover how three graduates managed to pay off their student loans in under a decade. Their unique strategies offer valuable insights for UK borrowers tackling education debt.
Venezuela's $150bn debt crisis in focus after US action
The capture of Nicolas Maduro spotlights Venezuela's $150bn sovereign debt default. We analyse the creditors, restructuring hurdles, and grim economic backdrop. Discover the complex road ahead.
Venezuela's $150bn Debt Crisis Post-Maduro
With Maduro captured, Venezuela's $150bn sovereign debt default comes into sharp focus. We analyse the creditors, restructuring hurdles, and grim economic backdrop. Read the full analysis.
Prince Harry's charity feud leaves Sentebale in crisis
Prince Harry will not return to the HIV/AIDS charity he co-founded, Sentebale, after a bitter public feud with its chair led to a funding crisis, mass resignations, and severe cuts. Discover the full story.
Prince Harry's charity feud leaves Sentebale in crisis
Prince Harry will not return to the 'tarnished' HIV/AIDS charity Sentebale after a bitter public feud with its chair led to a funding crisis, mass resignations, and severe cuts. Discover the full story.
Mum clears £16k debt in two years with simple tips
A single mother reveals how she paid off £16,000 of debt in just two years using straightforward budgeting and lifestyle changes. Her story offers hope and practical advice for anyone struggling financially.
Mum pays off £16k debt using simple budgeting tips
A single mother reveals how she cleared £16,000 of debt in just two years through straightforward budgeting and lifestyle changes. Her story offers hope and practical advice for anyone struggling with finances.
Charity admits $490k error in Chumpy Pullin surf fundraiser
A foundation honouring snowboarder Alex 'Chumpy' Pullin deleted a post wrongly stating $500k from a record surf went to a business. It later admitted only $10,000 was paid. Read the full story.
Clearing Student Debt: Three Success Stories
Discover how three graduates in the US paid off student loans in under ten years. Learn their strategies for debt freedom, from refinancing to side hustles.
Wigan's 'Real-Life Santa' Makes Wooden Toys for Needy Kids
Bill Houghton, 80, crafts hundreds of wooden toys for children living in poverty in Wigan. Inspired by a three-year-old with no toys, his work supports the Daffodil Dreams charity. Read his heartwarming story.
Bono, Glen Hansard Lead Dublin Christmas Eve Charity Busk
U2's Bono joined Glen Hansard and Imelda May for a rousing Christmas Eve busking session in Dublin, raising vital funds for the homeless. Read about the star-studded 15th anniversary event.
How to clear debt in 2026: Expert's essential tips
Financial expert Vicky Parry reveals actionable strategies to tackle credit card and overdraft debt. Learn about balance transfers, consolidation loans, and smart budgeting to achieve a debt-free 2026.
Scope charity to close 77 UK shops by March 2026
Disability charity Scope is shutting 77 of its 138 UK stores in a major restructure to tackle a £8.9m deficit. The closures, alongside job cuts, aim to save millions as charity retail faces soaring costs and online competition.
Investors profit billions from countries in debt distress
Exclusive analysis reveals how funds like BlackRock and JP Morgan are poised to make huge profits from loans to struggling nations, as debt crises deepen. Calls grow for UK-led reform.
Sussexes rebrand Archewell Foundation for fifth anniversary
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex mark their charity's fifth year with a new name, Archewell Philanthropies, and detail its work on AI, digital safety, and aid for Gaza and Ukraine. Discover their renewed mission.
Ex-Councillor Jailed for Stealing £150k from Charity
Sean McKiernan, a former Fine Gael councillor, has been sentenced to prison for stealing £150,000 from a mental health charity to fund male escorts and crystal meth. Read the shocking details of this breach of trust.
Young Senator's Student Debt Cut Sparks Backlash
Australia's youngest senator, on a salary of nearly £125,000, faces criticism for celebrating a 20% student debt cut. Critics call the policy unfair, benefiting high earners most.
Scope charity shop chain closing 77 stores in 2025
Disability equality charity Scope is shutting 77 high street shops this year, with three closing this weekend. The move puts 200 jobs at risk and impacts 2,000 volunteers. Read the full list of closures.
Hugh Laurie's jacket found in charity shop, sold for £750
A savvy shopper uncovered a haul of designer clothes in London charity shops, including a jacket made for actor Hugh Laurie, making a £1,000 profit from one trip. Discover the secrets of sustainable, high-profit charity shopping.
Fourth death linked to white collar boxing firm
Family of Owen Henderson speak out after his death during charity boxing training becomes fourth fatality linked to Ultra White Collar Boxing events company.
Gen Z Debt: 27% Default, Risking Mortgages
Over a quarter of UK Gen Z have defaulted on debt. Learn what a default means, its serious consequences for your credit file, and how to avoid one to protect your financial future.
Women hit harder by public debt in Scotland
New research reveals women in Scotland are disproportionately driven into poverty by public debt collection. A wake-up call for policymakers to reform harsh recovery methods.
Cheryl Tweedy's name stripped from charity centre
Fans are outraged as Cheryl Tweedy's name is removed from the Newcastle youth centre she helped raise £1million for. Discover the royal charity's explanation.
Charity watchdog refuses to probe mosque women's ban
The Charity Commission faces backlash for refusing to investigate East London Mosque's ban on women and girls over 12 from a charity fun run, sparking discrimination claims.
Injured Street Dog's Amazing 22-Day Transformation
A puppy named Stormzy, found badly injured on the streets, makes an incredible recovery after 22 days with the Happy Doggo charity, defying vets who suggested euthanasia.
Crisis urges Shelter to directly house homeless people
Leading homelessness charity Crisis calls on Shelter to embrace direct housing provision after successful pilot. Could this transform Britain's approach to rough sleeping?
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