Pensioner forced to sell £600k home over council tax bill
A retired grandfather faces financial ruin and the devastating sale of his £600,000 home after a catastrophic administrative error led to a life-altering council tax debt.
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Cruise passenger jumps overboard to escape gambling debt
A Royal Caribbean passenger made a desperate 80ft leap from the Symphony of the Seas to escape a staggering gambling debt, sparking a major rescue operation in Puerto Rico.
6 Million Brits Face Energy Debt Crisis This Winter
Exclusive new research reveals millions of UK households are being pushed into energy debt, with many forced to make desperate choices between heating and eating as bills soar.
1.7 Million UK Homes in Energy Bill Debt Crisis
A staggering 1.7 million UK households have fallen behind on their energy bills, with total debt hitting a record £3.1 billion. This winter, millions face the stark choice between heating and eating as the cost of living crisis deepens.
Badenoch Denies UK in Secret IMF Bailout Talks
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch has categorically denied that the UK is in talks with the IMF for a financial bailout, calling the speculation 'ridiculous' amidst growing concerns over the nation's debt and welfare spending.
Thames Water Delays £7.5m Charity Payment Amid Crisis
Thames Water postpones £7.5m charity payment as financial pressures mount, sparking outrage from environmental groups and raising fresh concerns over the utility giant's stability.
Thames Water crisis deepens as Ofwat rejects 40% bill hike
Britain's largest water company, Thames Water, faces a deepening crisis after regulator Ofwat rejected its plea for a 40% bill increase. The decision raises the spectre of a temporary government takeover as the utility grapples with massive debt and urgen
Rugby Australia's $80m Debt Crisis Puts Future in Jeopardy
Rugby Australia is battling a staggering $80m debt. The upcoming British & Irish Lions tour and a new broadcast deal are now critical to saving the sport from financial ruin.
Thames Water on the Brink: Ofwat Rejects Bailout
Britain's largest water company, Thames Water, faces potential collapse as regulator Ofwat blocks its rescue plan. With debts soaring to £15.6bn, the government prepares for a temporary nationalisation to avert a crisis for 16 million customers.
Ofwat Rejects Thames Water Bailout, Collapse Looms
Britain's water regulator, Ofwat, has dealt a crushing blow to Thames Water's recovery plan, rejecting its plea for higher bills and lenient penalties. This decision pushes the debt-laden utility, serving 16 million customers, closer to a potential govern
UK Economic Crisis as Borrowing Costs Soar to 10-Year High
Britain faces a severe economic storm as government borrowing costs hit alarming highs, sparking fears of a fiscal crisis. Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts mounting pressure amid market turmoil and Labour's internal reshuffle.
France's Debt Crisis Threatens Government Collapse
Exclusive analysis reveals how France's spiralling debt crisis threatens to topple the government and force brutal austerity measures, echoing the worst days of the Eurozone crisis.
Reeves pushes Thames Water creditors to take major haircut
Exclusive: Chancellor Rachel Reeves pushes for significant losses for Thames Water's creditors in a radical restructuring plan, aiming to protect billpayers from the burden of the utility's massive debt.
Middle-Class Town Has Britain's Worst Household Debt
An exclusive Daily Mail investigation uncovers how Gedling, a Nottinghamshire town, has become the epicentre of Britain's personal debt crisis, with middle-class families facing crippling council tax arrears and a desperate cost-of-living battle.
First-time buyer left with £50k debt over broken home scheme pledge
A young first-time buyer's dream turns into a financial nightmare as her local council allegedly reneges on a government scheme promise, leaving her with crippling debt and an uninhabitable property.
Scots Govt in Standoff with Ofgem Over Ukraine Energy Bills
The Scottish Government accuses energy regulator Ofgem of 'passing the buck' and failing to protect displaced Ukrainian families from crippling debt and high tariffs, escalating a major political row.
Govt plans emergency Thames Water takeover amid debt crisis
Exclusive: Ministers and regulators prepare contingency plan for Thames Water's potential collapse as Britain's largest water supplier struggles under massive debt burden, raising concerns about bills and service delivery.
UK Councils' £122bn Debt Crisis Forces Public Asset Fire Sale
Exclusive investigation reveals Britain's local authorities are drowning in unprecedented debt, with councils forced to sell schools, care homes, and sports facilities to stay afloat. The staggering £122bn debt pile equates to £1,700 for every person in t
Cancer patient's bank account frozen amid £30k debt
Exclusive: A father's stage 4 cancer battle triggers a financial crisis as his bank account is frozen and he's forced into over £30,000 of debt. This is the heartbreaking human cost of the disease.
Griff Rhys Jones: Young People's Futures Stifled
Comedian and writer Griff Rhys Jones delivers a powerful polemic on the generational injustice facing young Britons, from the housing crisis and student debt to a stifled creative economy.
Ofgem's £3bn Warning to Energy Firms Over Customer Debt
The UK energy regulator, Ofgem, has issued a stark warning to suppliers over a mounting £3 billion debt crisis. With millions struggling to pay bills, the regulator is demanding urgent plans to support customers and prevent a future financial catastrophe
Katie Price Ordered to Pay Alex Reid £760,000
Bankrupt glamour model Katie Price faces a fresh financial blow as a High Court judge orders her to pay ex-husband Alex Reid a staggering £760,000 in a long-running legal battle over unpaid loans and assets.
Single mum's £14k divorce debt battle
A single mother shares her heartbreaking journey into £14,000 debt after divorce and reveals how she turned her finances around.
Thames Water sold to Chinese investors amid debt crisis
Thames Water, Britain's largest water supplier, has been sold to a consortium linked to the Chinese government, while the UK steps in to manage its staggering £16.8bn debt crisis.
Student loan debt crisis sparks reform calls
Growing concerns over soaring student loan interest rates spark demands for government action to ease financial burdens on graduates.
Mark Bouris warns of Australia's debt time bomb
Finance expert Mark Bouris issues a dire warning about Australia's spiralling household debt, urging immediate action to avert economic catastrophe.
University fee crisis breaking higher education
Rising tuition fees are pushing students into debt and crippling universities. Is the UK's higher education system on the brink of collapse?
Debt repayment trick to wipe thousands off your balance
A simple yet effective method to reduce your credit card debt faster and save on interest payments. Discover how prioritising high-interest debts can make a difference.
Cambodian garment workers face ruin amid US tariffs
Thousands of Cambodian garment workers are staring at an uncertain future as looming US tariffs threaten their livelihoods, leaving many jobless and drowning in debt.
Investor warns of new economic crisis
A veteran investor who foresaw the 2008 financial meltdown warns of an impending 'economic heart attack' in the US, citing unsustainable debt and market instability.
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