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The Block Contestants in Salary Dispute with Channel Nine

Exclusive: Contestants on Channel Nine's hit renovation show The Block are locked in a salary dispute with producers, demanding fair compensation for their work and exposure. Insiders reveal growing tensions as negotiations continue behind the scenes.

Two-Child Benefit Cap Forces Parents to Skip Meals

Exclusive: A damning new report reveals the devastating impact of the two-child benefit limit, pushing families into food insecurity and forcing parents to choose between heating and eating.

Record 1.5m Food Parcels for UK Children in Poverty Crisis

Shocking new data from the Trussell Trust reveals an unprecedented surge in child poverty across the UK, with food banks in its network distributing over one million emergency food parcels to children in the past year—the highest number ever recorded.

MPs Poised for Inflation-Busting £7,000 Pay Rise

British MPs are in line for a significant £7,000 pay increase, lifting their salaries to over £91,000, as recommended by the independent watchdog IPSA. This inflation-linked rise comes amidst a backdrop of sluggish wage growth and widespread industrial di

UK Gender Pay Gap: Women Earn 14% Less Than Men

Shocking new figures from the Office for National Statistics show Britain's gender pay gap remains stubbornly wide, with women effectively working for free for nearly two months each year compared to male colleagues.

Two-Child Benefit Cap Fuels UK Child Poverty Crisis

Exclusive analysis reveals how the UK's two-child benefit cap has plunged 1.5 million children into poverty since 2015, with experts warning of irreversible damage to a generation's future.

Quarter of UK pupils too hungry to learn, study finds

Shocking new research exposes the deepening child poverty crisis in UK schools, with teachers reporting a quarter of students arriving too hungry to concentrate, prompting urgent calls for government action.

Greece's Tourism Boom Hides Deep Poverty Crisis

As Greece enjoys a record-breaking tourism season, a stark contrast emerges. A new report reveals the severe impact of the cost-of-living crisis on Greek residents, with many struggling to afford basic necessities amidst the influx of wealthy visitors.

UK gender pay gap underestimated for 20 years

A bombshell report reveals the UK's gender pay gap has been systematically underestimated for 20 years due to a critical flaw in official reporting, hiding the true scale of pay inequality for millions of women.

Urgent Action Needed for UK's Struggling Pensioners

A damning new report reveals a silent crisis engulfing millions of UK pensioners, with soaring living costs and inadequate support pushing many into poverty and isolation. Experts demand immediate government action.

GMB Union Rejects Govt's 'Insulting' NHS Pay Offer

The GMB union has rejected the government's proposed 3.9% pay increase for NHS workers, branding it a 'real-terms pay cut' that fails to address the cost-of-living crisis and staff exodus.

100+ Groups Demand Starmer Scrap Two-Child Benefit Cap

A powerful coalition of over 100 women's rights and poverty organisations has issued a stern demand to the incoming Labour government, urging Sir Keir Starmer to abolish the controversial two-child benefit limit, branding it a 'vile policy' that plunges f

NASA astronaut salary shock: How much they really earn

A NASA astronaut has lifted the lid on the surprising pay scale for those who venture into space. Discover the financial realities of being an astronaut and how it compares to other high-risk professions.

Labour to scrap two-child benefit cap

Labour announces plans to abolish the controversial two-child benefit cap, aiming to lift 250,000 children out of poverty. Critics argue the policy has pushed families into hardship.

LPC demands end to UK youth pay gap

The Low Pay Commission calls for an end to age-related pay disparities, urging the UK government to align minimum wages for all workers, regardless of age.

90% of NHS nurses reject pay offer

Nearly all nurses across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland have overwhelmingly rejected the latest pay proposal, raising fears of further strikes and staffing shortages in the NHS.

Viewers slam 'tone-deaf' ITV travel show

ITV's new show 'Rich Holiday, Poor Holiday' sparks outrage as viewers accuse it of being 'out of touch' and 'cruel' for mocking budget travellers. Critics call it 'poverty porn'.

NHS nurses accept pay deal ending strikes

The GMB union has accepted the government's pay offer for NHS nurses, ending months of strikes and securing improved wages and conditions for healthcare staff across England.

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