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Child costs hit £250,000 in Australia

Shocking new research from the Australian Institute of Family Studies reveals the true cost of raising children in Australia, with housing and education driving expenses to unprecedented levels.

Labour's driving cost surge threatens motorists

Exclusive analysis reveals how Labour's tax policies could hammer British drivers with increased fuel duty, road pricing and higher parking charges, adding hundreds of pounds to annual motoring costs.

Faulty cable caused Lisbon funicular crash

Official investigation uncovers critical cable failure behind Lisbon's funicular emergency that injured 14 people, raising urgent questions about transport safety protocols.

Labour's VAT on Taxis: Ministers Face Backlash

Exclusive: Labour ministers under fire as Treasury considers imposing 20% VAT on taxi journeys, sparking outrage from drivers and passengers facing fare hikes during cost of living crisis.

EVs Cost More Than Petrol Cars, New Study Reveals

Groundbreaking research from the UK shows electric vehicles are now more expensive to fuel than their petrol counterparts, challenging government net-zero policies and consumer assumptions about EV ownership costs.

LA-Vegas high-speed rail costs hit £10bn

The ambitious Brightline West high-speed rail project connecting Los Angeles to Las Vegas faces soaring costs, with estimates now reaching up to $12 billion amid construction delays and economic pressures.

London's £1,200 Monthly Parking Shock

Exclusive investigation reveals how Westminster's car park charges have hit record highs, with some Londoners paying more for parking than accommodation.

Aldi and Asda cut fuel prices by 5p per litre

Aldi and Asda have launched a major fuel price battle, cutting petrol and diesel costs by 5p per litre across their UK forecourts in a move that could save drivers over £2 per tank.

Hidden Bus Stop Feature Stuns Australian Commuters

Australian bus passengers are discovering a remarkable, little-known feature at their stops that provides real-time arrival information with a simple press of a button, revolutionising the daily commute.

London Tube strikes cause week of travel chaos and £230m hit

London faces a week of transport paralysis as militant union strikes bring the Tube network to a standstill. The RMT's demand for a 32-hour work week without loss of pay could cost the capital's economy £230 million in massive travel disruption.

Lisbon Funicular Crash Leaves Multiple Dead

A popular Lisbon funicular railway has derailed, resulting in a catastrophic crash with multiple fatalities and serious injuries. Emergency services are on the scene as a major investigation is launched.

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