Treasury Warns Reeves: No Cash for Labour's Spending Plans
Chancellor Rachel Reeves receives a stark economic reality check from the Treasury's top official, who revealed there's no cash reserve for new spending, forcing tough fiscal choices.
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DWP Faces Backlash Over £12bn Welfare Cuts Plan
Labour's Pat McFadden condemns DWP's planned £12 billion welfare cuts, warning they will severely impact disabled individuals and low-income families reliant on Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payments.
Covid Contracts: £22bn 'Biggest Spending Scandal in UK History'
A devastating investigation exposes how £22 billion of public money was handed to unfit firms with Tory links during the pandemic, revealing systemic failures and cronyism at the highest levels of government.
King profits £1.1m from scrapped HS2 land deal
Exclusive: The Crown Estate sold land to government for abandoned HS2 leg, raising questions about royal finances and taxpayer value.
Daily Mail's Stark Warning: UK Economic Crisis Looming
The Daily Mail issues a powerful critique of the UK's unsustainable economic trajectory, warning of dire consequences from unchecked public spending, soaring debt, and a looming crisis that threatens future generations.
Trump warns Starmer over UK defence spending commitments
Former US President Donald Trump issues a stark warning to incoming PM Keir Starmer, urging the UK to meet its NATO spending commitments. Exclusive analysis on the implications for UK-US relations and national defence.
Australia's £50BN Debt Interest Time Bomb
Australia is facing a severe fiscal crisis as interest payments on its national debt are projected to skyrocket, consuming an ever-larger portion of the federal budget and threatening future economic stability.
Canadian Premier spends £450K taxpayer money on Marxist comedian
Outrage in Canada as Premier Doug Ford's government is exposed for spending nearly half a million pounds of public funds on a self-proclaimed communist comedian to write speeches and jokes.
UK-US Seal £31bn AI Pact Amid Secrecy Concerns
The UK and US have signed a landmark £31 billion tech deal, focusing on AI development and procurement. Critics question the lack of parliamentary scrutiny and potential risks to public funds and data privacy.
SNP climate policies risk £700m annual black hole
A bombshell report reveals the staggering £700 million per year cost of the SNP's net-zero climate policies, posing a severe risk to Scotland's public finances with no clear funding plan.
Fury over £4m 'Bat Bridge' funded by taxpayers
A Reform UK councillor in Bexley is leading a revolt against a £4 million 'eco-bridge' designed for bats and other wildlife, branding it a scandalous waste of public money amidst a cost-of-living crisis.
Trump's 2019 UK state visit cost taxpayers £2.6m
Exclusive figures obtained by The Independent unveil the multi-million pound price tag for the controversial state visit, with policing costs soaring into the millions.
Millions of Brits Too Scared to Enjoy Outdoors Due to Costs
Shocking new research shows the UK's cost-of-living crisis is forcing families to cancel summer plans, with millions too worried about finances to enjoy simple outdoor pleasures.
Barclays Chief Urges Cap on Public Sector Pay Rises
Barclays CEO C.S. Venkatakrishnan calls for restraint in public sector wage increases to curb inflation, warning of economic consequences without fiscal discipline.
Starmer's £4.7bn Defence Spending Dilemma Exposed
Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a monumental challenge as he navigates conflicting promises to boost defence spending for Ukraine while addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. This in-depth analysis examines the fiscal tightrope and political pressu
Sturgeon: Scotland's £27.4bn Benefits Bill Unsustainable
Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon delivers stark warning about Scotland's devolved social security system, revealing benefits spending has surged by £7.4bn since 2015. Exclusive analysis shows the growing strain on public finances.
Boris Johnson's Office Expenses Under Fresh Scrutiny
Exclusive: Boris Johnson's private office expenses face fresh scrutiny over links to a business contact. New documents reveal a controversial payment for 'IT services' amidst a DDoS attack, raising questions about financial conduct and the use of public f
BBC spends £4k of licence fee cash on 'behaviour' mugs
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.
UK's Multi-Billion Pound Secret Property Spree for Asylum
An exclusive investigation uncovers how the British government is secretly spending billions of taxpayer pounds to acquire houses and flats for asylum seekers, bypassing local communities and sparking a major housing controversy.
Scotland's benefits bill crisis may force tax hikes and cuts
Scottish ministers confront stark warnings as the nation's soaring benefits expenditure threatens to trigger significant tax increases and austerity measures, testing the limits of devolved powers.
Essex Council's 'Bonkers' Flag Spend Sparks Taxpayer Fury
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.
Macron's ally threatens to collapse government over budget cuts
François Bayrou, a key centrist ally of President Macron, has issued a stark ultimatum to the French government, threatening to vote against the 2025 budget and potentially trigger a political crisis over controversial spending cuts. The move exposes deep
Reeves Vows 'Iron Discipline' in First Budget
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.
Budget 2025 Date Revealed: Chancellor's Autumn Plan
Exclusive: Chancellor Rachel Reeves is poised to deliver her first major Budget in late October or early November, setting out Labour's long-term economic plan. Get the inside track on the key dates and what it means for your wallet.
Australian Household Spending Surge Defies Economic Gloom
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.
Australian Politicians Cost $2 Million Per Year Each
A bombshell report exposes the immense taxpayer burden of Australia's political class, with each federal politician costing over AU$2 million per year. Discover the breakdown of salaries, staffing, and perks that make it the world's most expensive democra
Australia's Multi-Million Pound Indigenous Treaty Costs Exposed
Exclusive investigation uncovers the colossal taxpayer-funded bill for Australian state-level Indigenous treaties, with Victoria alone spending millions on its contentious negotiation framework.
Labour's War on Whitehall's Empty Offices
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.
NHS Underfunded by £30 Billion Since 2010, Study Reveals
A landmark study by the University of Bristol exposes a decade of systematic underfunding of the NHS compared to historical trends, raising alarm over patient care and service sustainability.
Taxpayer funds Swinney's stay at Trump Turnberry resort
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.
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