US Braces for Record Tax Refund Season in 2026
Experts forecast a historic US tax refund season in 2026 due to unchanged payroll withholding, but warn it's not new income. Learn the implications for household finances.
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UK unemployment hits 5.1%, highest since 2021
The UK's unemployment rate has risen to 5.1%, the highest level since 2021. Payrolls fell by 38,000, with younger workers hit hardest. Read the full analysis.
Worker keeps £34k after company's payroll blunder
A Brazilian man finds himself at the centre of a legal battle after his company accidentally paid him £34,000 instead of his regular salary. Discover the shocking details of this payroll error and the worker's refusal to return the money.
US Private Sector Adds 150,000 Jobs in September
Fresh data reveals America's private sector employment continues to grow steadily despite economic headwinds, with services industries leading the charge in September's hiring spree.
Mandelson on Govt Payroll Despite Epstein Links
Exclusive investigation reveals Peter Mandelson's government payroll position while maintaining ties to Jeffrey Epstein, raising serious questions about Whitehall transparency and elite connections.
Dodgers' £270m payroll delivers World Series victory
The Los Angeles Dodgers have justified their astronomical £270 million payroll by clinching the World Series, sparking debate about financial fairness in Major League Baseball.
Trump's SNAP cuts threaten millions amid payroll chaos
Exclusive analysis reveals how proposed Trump administration cuts to food stamp programmes could devastate vulnerable families while federal payroll chaos leaves workers unpaid.
Council Tax Crisis: Local Authorities Demand Funding Overhaul
UK councils issue urgent warning to Chancellor Rachel Reeves as financial pressures threaten essential services including social care, libraries and bin collections.
Queensland rewrites FOI laws after automated request deluge
The Queensland government is implementing sweeping changes to its Freedom of Information framework after being overwhelmed by automated requests, sparking debate about digital transparency versus bureaucratic sustainability.
US government shutdown becomes longest in history
America's political system grinds to a halt as the longest government shutdown in US history continues, leaving federal workers in limbo and essential services strained.
Health Dept's £1M media unit faces transparency scrutiny
Revealed: The Department of Health's controversial media monitoring operation spent over £1 million while operating with minimal transparency, raising questions about government accountability and public spending.
FOI System at Breaking Point in England
Exclusive investigation reveals England's FOI system in crisis with soaring delays and rejected requests, threatening government transparency.
Trump's mass federal layoff plan threatens US government
Former President Donald Trump unveils radical plan to slash federal workforce through sweeping layoffs and hiring freezes, sparking concerns about government stability and public services.
Labour's tech revolution: Kendall backs digital government overhaul
Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall reveals Labour's ambitious plan to transform government services through technology, inspired by Sir Patrick Vallance's recommendations for a digital-first Britain.
US Government Shutdown Deepens: Federal Services Paralyzed
The US government shutdown enters its third week with no resolution in sight, causing widespread disruption to federal services and leaving thousands of workers without pay as political divisions paralyse Washington.
Civil servants spend thousands on Pimm's sports days
Exclusive investigation reveals government departments splurged public funds on lavish summer parties featuring Pimm's, cocktails, and entertainment while claiming 'team building' benefits.
UK Scraps Ministerial Jobs Watchdog ACOBA
The UK government has abolished ACOBA, the watchdog regulating post-ministerial jobs, in a sweeping ethics reform that raises concerns about transparency and the 'revolving door' between politics and business.
Swinney grilled over Aberdeen development plans
Scotland's Deputy First Minister John Swinney confronts intense parliamentary scrutiny regarding the Scottish Government's contentious Aberdeen development plans, facing tough questions from opposition MSPs.
Federal workers face wave of firings and threats
US federal employees report unprecedented workplace intimidation and political purges as new administration targets career civil servants in sweeping personnel overhaul.
Council leaders banned from policy announcements without approval
Exclusive: Council chiefs and public servants across Britain have been ordered to seek government approval before making significant policy statements in dramatic Whitehall power grab.
Macron reappoints PM who resigned just 4 days ago
In a stunning reversal, French President Emmanuel Macron has reappointed Gabriel Attal as Prime Minister just days after his resignation, creating political turmoil and raising questions about government stability.
Trump Ally Predicts Federal Workforce 'Bloodbath'
Exclusive: Former Trump administration official John McEntee predicts massive government purge and sweeping changes to federal employment in potential second term, sparking controversy and concern among civil servants.
Federal workers face pay freeze in government shutdown crisis
Hundreds of thousands of US federal employees confront financial uncertainty as political gridlock threatens to halt government paychecks, with essential services at risk.
Australia's transparency crisis: Govt breaks FOI pledges
Exclusive analysis reveals the Labor government is failing its own transparency commitments, with freedom of information delays and rejections reaching record levels despite election promises.
US Government Shutdown Threatens Federal Workers' Pay
Hundreds of thousands of American federal employees could see delayed or reduced paychecks as Congress races against time to avert a catastrophic government shutdown.
Scotland accuses UK government of trade sabotage
Exclusive: Scottish ministers claim UK government is actively undermining Scotland's economy by blocking international trade opportunities and ignoring devolved powers.
US Government Shutdown Crisis Looms
The US government faces imminent shutdown as political deadlock between Democrats and Republicans over spending bills reaches critical stage, threatening federal services and national operations.
Starmer's aides quit in blow to new government
Sir Keir Starmer's administration faces early turmoil as two senior aides depart Number 10, including social cohesion tsar and green policy adviser, raising questions about government stability.
Sturgeon's child care scheme branded 'shambolic'
A scathing independent review reveals Nicola Sturgeon's flagship scheme to transform the lives of looked-after children has descended into chaos, with devastating consequences for Scotland's most vulnerable young people.
US Govt Shutdown Leaves Federal Workers Without Pay
Hundreds of thousands of American federal employees confront financial catastrophe as political stalemate in Washington triggers government shutdown, leaving workers without pay during crucial holiday season.
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