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Sadiq Khan's £170k pay rise makes him UK's best-paid politician

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has become the UK's highest-paid elected politician after a massive £170,000 salary increase, now earning more than the Prime Minister. The controversial pay rise, approved by City Hall, has sparked a fierce debate about political

Teacher on 16-year sick leave with £48k salary

A secondary school teacher has remained on full sick pay for 16 years without returning to the classroom, costing taxpayers over £1 million and igniting a fierce debate on public sector sick leave reform.

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.

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

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

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.

Voters' Stark Warning: Politicians 'Not Listening'

Exclusive polling reveals a dramatic breakdown in trust between the British public and their elected representatives, with voters feeling ignored on key issues from the cost of living to public services.

MP's terror fear for kids on school run

Labour MP Tulip Siddiq reveals the chilling reality of protecting her children from a potential terror attack during the school run, as she backs new security measures for politicians.

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.

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.

GMB's Susanna Reid: Politicians 'Don't Live in Real World'

Good Morning Britain presenter Susanna Reid launched a stunning on-air critique of Westminster politicians, accusing them of being completely out of touch with the financial struggles of ordinary Brits during the cost of living crisis.

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.

US warns over Chinese Thames Water takeover

Senior US politicians warn that Labour's potential sale of Thames Water to a Chinese state-linked company could pose a serious national security threat to the UK.

MPs' suspicious stock trades exposed

Exclusive investigation reveals how MPs and peers profit from suspicious stock trades, sparking outrage and demands for stricter regulations.

Pope and Zelensky Top America's Most Liked List

A new poll reveals the most admired global figures among Americans, with Pope Francis and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky leading the pack. Discover who else ranks high in popularity.

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.

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