Shoppers in the UK and US made over 100 billion debit card payments last year, generating $4.7 trillion. Discover the trends in physical vs. online spending and the preferred payment method at checkout.
A Surrey woman reveals she spent over £450 on gifts for her cockapoo this Christmas, while her husband received just a card. Discover the UK's festive pet spending boom.
New polling reveals over half of Britons are buying fewer Christmas presents due to rising prices. Discover the full impact and political response.
A Brighton mother asks her daughters for £100 each to cover the festive feast, a cost they now happily pay. Discover why this family's Christmas tradition is sparking conversation.
New polling reveals over half of Britons are buying fewer gifts this Christmas due to rising costs, with many also scaling back celebrations. Read the full story on the UK's 'cost-of-giving crisis'.
New Savanta poll reveals over half of Britons are buying fewer presents this Christmas due to rising prices. Discover the full impact of the 'cost-of-giving crisis' and political reactions.
The Electoral Commission will not probe Nigel Farage's general election spending in Clacton, dismissing Labour's calls for an investigation. Read the full details.
After a gloomy 2025, new analysis points to rising consumer spending, fiscal stability, and productivity gains as reasons for UK economic hope in the coming year. Discover the key factors.
Exclusive Deltapoll puts Reform UK ahead at 30%, with Labour on 20% and Tories on 19%. PM Keir Starmer faces a stark warning from voters ahead of crucial 2026 elections. Read the full analysis.
Reform UK councillors in Kent vote to spend thousands on political assistants despite budget crisis and pledges to cut waste. The move sparks accusations of hypocrisy. Read the full investigation.
A woman's decision to charge relatives £25 each for festive meals has ignited a fierce debate. Is it fair to split costs or a breach of hospitality? Read the full story.
UK retail sales fell unexpectedly by 0.1% in November, with Black Friday discounts failing to boost spending. Supermarket sales dropped for the fourth consecutive month. Read the full analysis.
Chloe and Connor Ellis sold their Barnsley home and are now globetrotting with their two young sons, discovering that exploring Southeast Asia costs less than monthly rent in the UK. Follow their journey.
Essex Police will not investigate claims Reform UK overspent on Nigel Farage's campaign in Clacton, citing a statutory time limit. The party denies any wrongdoing.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch announces a £50 billion Sovereign Defence Fund, repurposing money from Labour's climate initiatives to bolster UK military readiness. Read the full plan.
The UK's Defence Investment Plan is delayed until 2026 amid a £2.6bn budget shortfall and the troubled Ajax programme. Read the full analysis of the military spending crisis.
Analysis reveals a growing mismatch between UK's Cold War military reputation and current defence spending, as Germany and France increase budgets and debate national service. Read why experts warn of strategic risks.
The Victorian government announces a plan to cut public service staff costs by 10% to save A$1.6 billion. Learn the details and potential impacts of this major austerity measure.
Donald Trump's golf travel has cost US taxpayers $71m since January, with total spending potentially reaching a staggering $300m. Discover the full financial impact.
A new survey reveals the Black Friday purchases Brits most regret, with clothes and takeaways topping the list. Discover the full ranking and expert spending tips.
UK shoppers are predicted to spend nearly £14 billion this Black Friday weekend. Discover the top spending trends and expert tips to avoid scams and find genuine deals.
Scottish Government operating costs balloon to £856m despite remote working. IT spending rises £25m while accommodation savings remain minimal. Taxpayers face growing bill.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer accuses Conservatives of planning irresponsible pre-election spending that could cripple the next government, as he outlines his party's economic priorities.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces sweeping changes to UK economic policy, targeting tax reforms and spending priorities in her first major budget statement.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves launch sweeping reforms to slash government waste and redirect billions to frontline services in bold efficiency drive.
Exclusive investigation reveals how a government quango spent millions on questionable pest advisors while promoting unconventional seagull deterrent methods involving giant googly eyes and arm-flapping.
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.
Exclusive investigation reveals government departments splurged public funds on lavish summer parties featuring Pimm's, cocktails, and entertainment while claiming 'team building' benefits.
Exclusive investigation uncovers massive taxpayer spending on equality and diversity officers across public services while frontline services face cutbacks.
New economic analysis reveals how short-term spending cuts on essential services create massive long-term costs for taxpayers and communities across Britain.