BBC's £63m taxi deal sparks licence fee fury
The BBC plans to spend up to £63m on taxis for staff and presenters while slashing programme budgets by £150m. Critics blast the 'out of touch' spending as the licence fee is set to rise. Read more.
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Boxing Day sales crowds defy £1bn spending drop forecast
Shoppers queued from dawn for Boxing Day sales at Bicester Village and on UK high streets, but Barclays predicts spending will be £1bn lower than 2024 amid economic pressures.
Record 7,000 NHS staff sacked in 'zero tolerance' drive
A record 7,000 NHS staff were dismissed last year as Health Secretary Wes Streeting's 'zero tolerance' policy on poor performance takes effect. Explore the data and the debate over NHS performance management.
Outgoing NHS Trust Chief Issues Dire Warning on Service Future
Nick Hulme, departing after 46 years in the NHS, warns the service must improve fast or risk public turning to 'charlatans'. Read his full, frank assessment of the crisis.
UK Defence Spending Lags Behind European Allies
Analysis reveals a growing mismatch between UK's Cold War military reputation and current defence spending, as Germany and France increase budgets and debate national service. Read why experts warn of strategic risks.
NHS Scotland spends £360k on actors amid waiting lists
Scotland's NHS faces backlash for spending £360,000 on professional actors to role-play patients while 850,000 people remain on waiting lists. Critics demand funds be redirected to frontline care.
Trump's golf trips could cost taxpayers $300m
Donald Trump's golf travel has cost US taxpayers $71m since January, with total spending potentially reaching a staggering $300m. Discover the full financial impact.
Black Friday Regrets: 59% of Brits Admit Bad Buys
A new survey reveals the Black Friday purchases Brits most regret, with clothes and takeaways topping the list. Discover the full ranking and expert spending tips.
Black Friday 2025: UK Shoppers Set for £14bn Spend
UK shoppers are predicted to spend nearly £14 billion this Black Friday weekend. Discover the top spending trends and expert tips to avoid scams and find genuine deals.
Whitehall spends £3,244 of taxpayer money on Pride
The Cabinet Office used over £3,000 of public funds for civil servants to join Pride parades, sparking impartiality and spending concerns. Discover the full story.
NHS faces winter crisis as early flu outbreak threatens thousands
The NHS braces for its toughest winter yet as an early flu season collides with ongoing pressures. Health officials warn of potential thousands of fatalities and overwhelming strain on hospital services across the UK.
NHS recruits thousands of Australian healthcare staff
The NHS is launching an unprecedented recruitment drive in Australia to fill critical staffing gaps, offering relocation packages worth thousands amid ongoing healthcare workforce shortages.
ATO staff ordered to declare gender identity in diversity survey
The Australian Taxation Office faces backlash after mandating staff to disclose personal diversity details including gender identity and sexuality in what critics call 'invasive workplace surveillance' under the Albanese government.
Scottish NHS boards get £135M emergency bailout
NHS Lanarkshire and NHS Ayrshire & Arran receive staggering £135.5 million in emergency funding, raising serious concerns about patient safety and the sustainability of Scotland's healthcare system.
Scotland's NHS overhaul doomed without staffing fix
Medical leaders sound alarm over Scottish Government's latest NHS recovery plan, warning that without tackling the staffing catastrophe, the health service faces irreversible decline. Exclusive analysis reveals why current proposals fall dangerously short
Starmer: Tories may 'max out credit card' before election
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer accuses Conservatives of planning irresponsible pre-election spending that could cripple the next government, as he outlines his party's economic priorities.
Pentagon Whistleblower Reveals Military DEI Training Coercion
A former Pentagon official reveals disturbing details about mandatory diversity training programmes within the US military, exposing coercive tactics and controversial content.
NHS 'Complete Nightmare' as Hospital Capacity Crisis Deepens
Exclusive investigation reveals the shocking state of NHS hospital capacity as patients face unprecedented delays and overcrowding. Discover why experts warn the system is at breaking point.
NHS bosses warn of longer waiting times crisis
Exclusive: NHS leaders deliver sobering reality check to Rachel Reeves as new figures reveal growing treatment delays and funding shortfalls threatening patient care across Britain.
Scottish NHS Crisis: 'Cradle to Grave' Care Under Threat
Senior medical leaders sound alarm over Scotland's NHS funding crisis, warning the cherished 'cradle to grave' healthcare principle faces collapse without urgent financial intervention.
NHS doctor quits over 'discriminatory' pension scheme
A respected NHS consultant has dramatically resigned after two decades of service, swearing off his pension in protest against what he calls a 'discriminatory' retirement scheme that's pushing experienced medics out of the health service.
NHS waiting lists slashed by 206,000 patients
New figures reveal significant progress in reducing NHS waiting times with 206,000 fewer patients waiting for treatment, marking a major milestone in healthcare recovery.
NHS 10-minute robotic prostate surgery cuts waiting lists
Exclusive: British surgeons pioneer revolutionary robotic prostate procedures that take just 10 minutes, offering new hope for thousands stuck on NHS waiting lists. Discover how this medical breakthrough is transforming cancer care across the UK.
NHS hospitals cut services as winter pressure mounts
Exclusive: NHS leaders warn of service reductions and longer waits as hospitals across England face unprecedented pressure and staffing shortages ahead of winter.
NHS orders mandatory transgender training for nurses
A Yorkshire NHS trust mandates compulsory transgender education for nursing staff following allegations of misgendering, sparking debate about workplace equality and medical professionalism.
NHS Bureaucracy Exposed: Managers Outnumber Frontline Staff
An NHS doctor's viral revelation exposes staggering bureaucracy as managers outnumber frontline staff, sparking outrage over wasted resources and patient care neglect.
NHS staff undergo trans training after changing room remark
Exclusive: Darlington nurses undergo mandatory re-education after transgender woman complained about comments made in female changing facility. The case raises serious questions about free speech and NHS diversity policies.
Scotland's £117m heartburn pill crisis revealed
Shocking NHS Scotland figures reveal taxpayers spent £117 million on heartburn medications in just one year, with one popular pill accounting for massive prescription costs amid growing digestive health concerns.
NHS staff fury over parking charge increases
NHS workers across Britain are expressing outrage as hospital trusts implement controversial parking fee increases, adding financial pressure to healthcare heroes already struggling with cost-of-living crisis.
NHS negligence bill hits £60bn - bigger than nuclear cleanup
Shocking report reveals NHS medical negligence liabilities have quadrupled to £60 billion - exceeding Britain's nuclear decommissioning costs and creating one of government's largest financial burdens.
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