Chancellor Rachel Reeves launches blistering attack on Nigel Farage's Reform UK, accusing them of planning an 'unfunded spending spree' that would cripple public services. Analysis reveals their manifesto threatens Tory vote share in key marginals.
The BBC is under fire after it was revealed the corporation spent thousands of pounds of licence fee money on branded mugs urging staff to 'call out bad behaviour', sparking outrage over wasteful spending.
Exclusive investigation reveals UK councils are grappling with a £1.2 billion repair backlog for boundary walls and fences, with taxpayers set to foot the bill for decades of neglect and storm damage.
Essex County Council faces a storm of criticism after spending thousands of pounds of public money on a controversial set of new flags, branded 'bonkers' and a 'shocking waste' by furious residents and politicians.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a political storm as she appears to abandon key fiscal rules in response to volatile bond markets, sparking accusations of short-termism and a betrayal of Labour's core principles.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges to deliver a budget of 'iron discipline' with tough spending rules, as she accuses the Tories of leaving the economy in ruins. Get the full analysis.
New data reveals Australian households are spending more than expected, providing a crucial boost to the nation's economy and helping to counter weak growth in other sectors.
Spending watchdogs deliver a blistering condemnation of the Ministry of Defence's secretive and chaotic £7 billion Afghan airlift, exposed by the Daily Mail, which was approved without taxpayer knowledge or Parliamentary scrutiny.
Exclusive investigation reveals vast swathes of government departments stand empty as Labour vows to slash the £1bn annual bill for underused offices and get civil servants back to their desks.
Scotland's Deputy First Minister John Swinney sparks outrage as it's revealed public funds were used for an official stay at Donald Trump's luxury Turnberry resort, raising serious questions about government spending and propriety.
Exclusive: Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has terminated a staggering $122 million in taxpayer-funded grants earmarked for LGBT and diversity initiatives. The move comes after a damning internal audit revealed 'poor use of funds' and a failu
Outrage erupts as British taxpayers foot the bill for 'life skills' courses, including cake decorating and balloon art, for failed asylum seekers and criminals slated for removal from the UK.
Scotland faces an unprecedented financial emergency as ministers warn of potential 'bankruptcy' without urgent UK government intervention. Discover the implications for public services and the growing constitutional clash.
Police Scotland faces a growing rodent infestation crisis, diverting half a million pounds from its strained budget to emergency pest control services in stations and fleet vehicles.
Multiple pensioners have been injured on a dangerously steep paved area in a British market town, following a controversial £1.3 million renovation by the local council that residents are branding a 'complete waste of money'.
Exclusive analysis reveals how the UK's rigid fiscal framework, designed for stability, is now actively hindering economic recovery, suppressing growth, and exacerbating the cost-of-living crisis. Experts warn the Treasury's orthodoxy is no longer fit for
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.
Cash-strapped fire services are under fire for spending half a million pounds on diversity roles as stations crumble due to lack of funding.
China introduces sweeping pay cuts for civil servants and public employees as part of a new austerity drive to stabilise its slowing economy.
As Labour grapples with tough fiscal decisions, experts warn that austerity measures could alienate voters ahead of the next general election. Is history repeating itself?
New Chancellor Rachel Reeves is under pressure to address the UK's economic challenges, with tough decisions on taxes and public spending looming.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves is under pressure as experts warn Labour may need to raise taxes or cut spending to fund public services. Will her economic plans hold up?
Ex-Labour minister calls for wealth tax to address economic inequality, warning against austerity measures that could harm public services.
Police Scotland has come under fire for spending £500,000 on Vauxhall cars while officers face budget constraints and public sector cuts.
Taxpayers are footing the bill for lavish perks in a secret treaty, raising questions about government spending priorities.
The Scottish National Party faces backlash for allocating £20 million to diversity initiatives while public services struggle with funding.
Europe's reliance on austerity measures is undermining social cohesion. A new approach is needed to rebuild trust and economic stability.
Public sentiment shifts as concerns mount over Trump's ambitious spending agenda, despite White House claims of significant savings for American households.
Labour's deputy leader Angela Rayner sparks controversy by suggesting 'stealth taxes' could fund public services, drawing criticism from political opponents.
A new Republican-led bill proposes significant cuts to foreign aid and public broadcasting budgets, sparking debate over fiscal priorities and government spending.