Scottish councillors set for £26k 'golden goodbyes'
Controversial severance payments for outgoing Scottish councillors could cost taxpayers £10m per election. Critics slam the move as 'preposterous' amid record-high council tax.
Controversial severance payments for outgoing Scottish councillors could cost taxpayers £10m per election. Critics slam the move as 'preposterous' amid record-high council tax.
British taxpayers express outrage as Chancellor's Budget prioritises welfare claimants over workers. Discover why hard-working citizens feel betrayed by latest financial measures.
Exclusive poll reveals strong public support for tax rises on the wealthiest to fund public services and ease the cost of living. Will the Chancellor listen?
A proposed 2% tax on assets over £10m could generate £25bn annually for the NHS, education and infrastructure. Tom Burgess argues it's a fair and popular alternative to stealth taxes.
Shocking YouGov poll reveals three-quarters of Britain's highest earners don't feel rich as Budget tax rises loom. Discover why £125k+ incomes aren't translating to wealth perception.
Scottish Government operating costs balloon to £856m despite remote working. IT spending rises £25m while accommodation savings remain minimal. Taxpayers face growing bill.
Exclusive: Former Pentagon chief of staff Kash Patel warns Australia faces 'existential threat' from Chinese Communist Party influence during Melbourne speaking tour, urging stronger US-Australia alliance.
Exclusive investigation reveals how UK foreign aid is funding a destructive highway through pristine Amazon jungle, raising serious environmental and ethical concerns.
Shock revelations expose how Britain's Brexit agreement could cost UK taxpayers an eye-watering £50 billion in ongoing payments to Brussels, raising questions about the true price of sovereignty.
Exclusive analysis reveals how a second Trump presidency could destabilise global financial markets and fracture Western support for Ukraine, with the US dollar's supremacy at stake.
Former Conservative PM delivers blistering attack on his old party's potential pact with Reform UK, warning it threatens Britain's international standing and democratic values.
Former Japanese minister Sanae Takaichi positions herself as potential successor to Shinzo Abe, advocating strengthened US-Japan alliance and tougher stance against China's territorial ambitions.
Exclusive investigation reveals how frozen tax thresholds are creating a stealth tax crisis for pensioners across the UK, with many facing unexpected bills.
Exclusive details emerge from Donald Trump's strategic meeting with influential Japanese politician Sanae Takaichi during his Tokyo visit, signalling potential foreign policy directions ahead of possible White House return.
Millions of Brits risk substantial penalties as the October 31st self-assessment deadline approaches. Learn how to avoid the Australian Tax Office's automatic fines and secure your financial future.
In a significant diplomatic move, Argentina's libertarian leader Javier Milei meets with former US President Donald Trump during US tour, sparking speculation about shifting global alliances.
Anthony Albanese becomes first Australian leader to visit China in seven years, signalling diplomatic thaw while navigating complex US-China relations.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces mounting criticism over Australia's critical minerals strategy, with experts warning the nation risks becoming a 'quarry with a flag' rather than securing genuine economic sovereignty.
In a stunning political development, Plaid Cymru and Reform UK have joined forces in Wales, creating an unprecedented partnership that could reshape the Welsh political landscape and challenge Labour's dominance.
Senior US Congressman Rob Wittman pushes for broadening the AUKUS security alliance to include additional shipbuilding nations, signalling a major shift in global defence strategy.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un declares full support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine during high-stakes summit with Putin, signalling major shift in global power dynamics that alarms Washington.
Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth joins Donald Trump in the Caribbean, fueling rumours about his potential role in a future Trump administration as political alliances strengthen.
In a stunning election upset, DUP leader Gavin Robinson has been ousted from his East Belfast stronghold by Alliance Party's Naomi Long, dealing a massive blow to unionism and reshaping Northern Ireland's political landscape.
In a landmark White House summit, Donald Trump hailed Australian PM Anthony Albanese as a 'great leader' while cementing the AUKUS alliance and securing a massive rare earth minerals agreement worth $85 billion.
Democratic Unionist Party deputy leader Gavin Robinson dramatically loses East Belfast seat to Alliance Party's Naomi Long, marking significant political shift in Northern Ireland.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets with Donald Trump in Washington DC, securing bipartisan support for the crucial AUKUS defence agreement as geopolitical challenges mount.
Former US President Donald Trump welcomes Argentine President Javier Milei to Florida for high-stakes talks, cementing their conservative alliance ahead of potential political comebacks.
Eagle-eyed viewers spot covert partnership between Jordan and Henry that could determine the winner of ITV's Big Brother 2023.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex made a rare public appearance at a charity tennis tournament in California, supporting their friend Kelly McKee Zajfen's Alliance of Moms organisation.
Exclusive investigation reveals how a government quango spent millions on questionable pest advisors while promoting unconventional seagull deterrent methods involving giant googly eyes and arm-flapping.