Driving test backlog forces learners to pay £500 to bots
Learners pay up to £500 to automated bookers as driving test backlog persists. The DVSA's target for 7-week waits is now delayed until 2027. Read the full NAO report findings.
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Minister Wells under fire for taxpayer-funded trip and silence
Labour's Anika Wells faces resignation calls after failing to clarify timeline of taxpayer-funded Adelaide trip that coincided with a friend's birthday. Her silence on a national TV promise raises serious questions about ministerial accountability.
Adults wait up to 700 days for eating disorder care
A new national audit reveals adults in England wait over 10 times longer than children for eating disorder treatment, with waits reaching 700 days. Experts call for urgent action to address the 'postcode lottery' in care.
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.
NAO: GPs failing to support frail elderly patients
A damning NAO report reveals only 18% of frail patients had a fall risk assessment in 2024/25. GPs cite unsustainable workloads as the NHS faces a crisis in elderly care.
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.
MyPillow CEO Lindell sued over alleged audit conspiracy
MyPillow founder Mike Lindell is being sued by former associate for allegedly orchestrating a fake 'audit' scheme, adding to his growing legal troubles following election fraud claims.
Louvre Security Failures Exposed in Damning Heist Report
A damning new report exposes catastrophic security failures at the Louvre that allowed thieves to breach one of the world's most famous museums in a sophisticated 2024 robbery attempt.
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.
Audit Office probes Labour's £7.2bn housing fund
The National Audit Office launches investigation into Labour's flagship housing policy as government faces questions over financial transparency and delivery targets.
Government facing major financial risks, warns watchdog
The National Audit Office head Gareth Davies reveals serious concerns about government financial management and accountability in exclusive interview with David Lammy.
MPs Demand Airport Expansion Freeze Over Climate
A powerful cross-party committee of MPs has called for a halt to all major airport expansion, including at Gatwick, until the government can prove it aligns with UK climate targets.
NI Environmental Governance Failing Across Multiple Fronts
Shocking report reveals Northern Ireland's environmental governance is failing across multiple fronts, with dire consequences for climate targets and public health.
NHS £2.6bn Crisis Over Soaring Childbirth Negligence Claims
A shocking National Audit Office report reveals maternity failures now account for half of all NHS clinical negligence claims, creating a financial timebomb for Britain's health service.
NHS Crisis: Damning Report Exposes Government Failures
A scathing National Audit Office investigation exposes critical failures in NHS planning and funding, warning of severe consequences for patient care and staff wellbeing across the UK.
UK's Green Homes Scheme Fails: Billions Wasted
A damning National Audit Office report reveals the UK government's flagship green homes initiative has fallen dramatically short, with just 47,500 upgrades completed against a 600,000-home target, leaving billions in potential energy savings unrealised.
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.
Worker wins legal battle to keep £286k salary overpayment
A Chilean man successfully fought to keep his entire salary after his employer accidentally paid him 330 times his normal wage, then demanded the money back when he resigned.
Jimmy Kimmel Staff Stunned By Secret Pay Rise Bombshell
Jimmy Kimmel's long-serving staff received a life-changing surprise after a secret payroll audit revealed they were owed years of back pay in a stunning act of corporate integrity.
Phoenix Police Reopen 600+ Cases After Investigation Failures
The Phoenix Police Department is re-examining over 600 criminal cases, including violent felonies, following an internal audit that revealed serious flaws in their initial investigations. The probe, initiated last year, has already led to the identificati
SNP climate policies risk £700m annual black hole
A bombshell report reveals the staggering £700 million per year cost of the SNP's net-zero climate policies, posing a severe risk to Scotland's public finances with no clear funding plan.
School concrete crisis: Watchdog slams government's failing plan
The National Audit Office reveals the DfE's school rebuilding programme is failing to keep pace with crumbling concrete risks, leaving pupils in potentially dangerous buildings across England.
Over Half of UK Births Now Involve Medical Intervention
A landmark NHS audit uncovers a dramatic rise in medical interventions during childbirth, with C-sections and inductions now featured in more than 50% of UK births, sparking a national debate on maternity care.
Massive methane leaks from abandoned coal mines exposed
Exclusive Guardian investigation uncovers severe underreporting of methane emissions from disused coal boreholes in Queensland and NSW, threatening climate goals.
US Jobs Market Cools in August as Hiring Slows
The latest US jobs report for August 2025 reveals a significant slowdown in hiring and a rise in unemployment, signalling a cooling labour market that could influence the Federal Reserve's next interest rate decision.
Aldi Apologises for Payroll Error Clawing Back Staff Wages
Aldi has issued a grovelling apology to its employees after a major payroll error led to the supermarket wrongfully clawing back wages from hundreds of staff members' accounts.
Govt Ignored Road Runoff Law for 25 Years, Poisoning Rivers
A parliamentary committee hears that toxic chemicals from England's roads are poisoning rivers unchecked, with the government accused of a 'shocking dereliction of duty' for failing to implement a 25-year-old law.
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