Council bankrupt over £50m relief road that never existed
Shropshire Council faces financial collapse after investing millions in a relief road project that was never built, with leader revealing devastating impact on local services.
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UK's Top Accounting & Finance Universities 2025 Revealed
The Complete University Guide 2025 has ranked the best UK universities for Accounting & Finance degrees. Discover which institutions lead the pack, who climbed the ranks, and key trends shaping business education.
Clear Your Mortgage Using 1940s Frugal Habits
Discover how one UK homeowner paid off her mortgage in record time by adopting wartime thriftiness. Get her top 10 practical, modern-day frugal living tips that really work.
Tricolor Finance Collapse: Car Buyers Face Financial Ruin
Exclusive: Major UK car finance provider Tricolor enters administration, leaving customers with unresolved debts and undelivered vehicles. Full investigation into the consumer crisis.
Lloyds fined £3.9m over customer treatment failings
The Financial Conduct Authority has slapped Lloyds Banking Group with a hefty £3.9 million penalty for serious failures in its mortgage and loan support for customers in financial difficulty.
FCA: UK Finance's Old Tech Poses 'Significant' Risk
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority has raised a major red flag, revealing that a large portion of the nation's finance sector is dangerously reliant on outdated technology, posing a severe threat to operational resilience and consumer protection.
Martin Lewis's Urgent Premium Bonds Warning
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis issues a critical alert for Premium Bonds holders, revealing why millions might be losing cash and the smarter savings alternatives you need to know about now.
30M UK Drivers Owed Billions in Car Finance Scandal
A seismic investigation by the FCA into discretionary commission arrangements could see millions of British motorists claim compensation for unfairly inflated car finance payments. Here's how to check if you're affected.
9 Banking Hacks to Slash Bills & Boost Savings
A leading money expert shares nine crucial but often overlooked banking tricks that can protect you from sneaky fees, maximise your savings, and put hundreds of pounds back in your pocket. Discover the easy switches you can make today.
FCA Warning: Banks Failing Savers on Interest Rates
Exclusive: The Financial Conduct Authority has uncovered a major failure by UK banks to pass on interest rate rises to savers, disproportionately harming vulnerable and older customers. Discover the findings and what it means for your money.
Lewes Launches Local Currency Voucher Scheme to Boost Economy
The historic town of Lewes in East Sussex revives its iconic local currency with a modern voucher system to support independent businesses and strengthen community resilience post-pandemic.
Supreme Court rejects pothole injury claim against council
The UK Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal from a Kirkcaldy man seeking to sue Dundee City Council for a knee injury sustained from a pothole, setting a significant legal precedent for personal injury claims against local authorities.
Epping Forest Council declares 'independence' from government
In a bold political statement, Epping Forest District Council has symbolically declared independence from the UK government in protest against chronic underfunding and the 'broken' council tax system, vowing to withhold part of its payments.
Epping Residents Vow Council Tax Strike Over Service Cuts
Outraged homeowners in Essex declare a council tax revolt, threatening to withhold payments in protest against deteriorating local services and soaring bills. The grassroots movement gains momentum as community frustration reaches boiling point.
19 UK Councils Launch Legal Fight Against Migrant Hotels
A growing rebellion of 19 UK councils is mounting legal challenges against the Home Office's use of hotels to house asylum seekers, citing immense strain on local services and community resources.
Reform UK Councils: 100 Days of Policy Revolution
Exclusive analysis reveals how Reform UK-led councils are implementing controversial policies, from Union flag restrictions to sweeping service reforms, reshaping local governance across Britain.
Nottingham Council's alarming boycott of local paper
Nottingham City Council's unprecedented boycott of the Nottingham Post raises serious concerns about press freedom, democratic accountability, and the dangerous blurring of lines between political grievance and civic duty.
FCA Reviews Rules as Top Enforcer Joins Hedge Fund
The Financial Conduct Authority launches an urgent review into its conflict of interest policies after its former head of enforcement, Therese Chambers, takes a senior role at a US hedge fund, raising serious concerns about the City's 'revolving door' cul
Nottinghamshire Council bans local news outlet in democracy row
Nottinghamshire County Council faces fierce backlash after banning a local news organisation from its press briefings, sparking accusations of censorship and an attack on local democracy from Reform UK leader Richard Tice.
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
FCA Investigates Aberdeen Over Dubai Operations Compliance
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority launches an investigation into Aberdeen's Dubai operations, raising serious questions about oversight in the emirate's burgeoning financial district and compliance with international standards.
Government Faces High Court Challenge Over Council Funds
Ministers are accused of using an 'irrational' and 'unfair' formula to slash funding for local services in England, as a landmark legal battle begins.
10-Minute Check Could Save You £6,000+ Annually
Exclusive: Millions of UK households are missing out on massive savings by overlooking this one simple financial check. We reveal the effortless switch that could put thousands back in your pocket.
13 Councils Accused of 'Human Dumping' in Epping Hotel Row
A massive political row has erupted after 13 London boroughs were accused of 'human dumping' for housing hundreds of asylum seekers in a single Epping Forest hotel, leaving the local council with a multi-million pound bill and strained public services.
Reeves Poised to Overhaul Dreaded Council Tax
Exclusive: Chancellor Rachel Reeves is on the verge of announcing the most significant local government finance reform in a generation, aiming to axe the widely criticised council tax and replace it with a fairer property levy. This seismic shift promises
Rural England's £500 Council Tax Penalty Exposed
Exclusive analysis reveals a growing council tax divide, with households in idyllic villages and market towns facing bills hundreds of pounds higher than those in major cities, sparking a 'postcode penalty' fury.
Rural Taxpayers Subsidising Urban Areas, Report Finds
A damning new report reveals a 'postcode lottery' in public spending, showing rural communities in England are subsidising urban areas by billions despite facing higher council tax bills and inferior services.
6 Financial Tips for Young Brits in 2024
Discover six practical financial tips for young Brits to save money, build wealth, and secure their future in 2024.
Audit Commission axe led to council chaos, report finds
A damning report highlights how the abolition of the Audit Commission in England has resulted in skyrocketing costs and administrative chaos for local councils, with taxpayers footing the bill.
No-Spend Challenge: Save £1000s with this viral trend
A new money-saving trend called the 'No-Spend Challenge' is sweeping the UK, helping households cut costs and boost savings by avoiding non-essential purchases for a set period. Here's how it works.
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