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SNP: £20m spent on Commons since 2014 referendum

The SNP has disclosed that over £20 million has been spent on House of Commons refurbishments since the 2014 Scottish independence referendum. Discover the full story and the political fallout.

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.

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.

MPs Face £9bn Westminster Restoration Decision

Controversial plans to restore the crumbling Palace of Westminster are back on the table. MPs will vote on £3bn preparatory works, with full decant costing £9bn. Will MPs ever return if they leave?

Insiders Bet on Record UK Government Shutdown

Senior government officials are privately predicting the longest shutdown in British political history as ministers and civil servants remain locked in bitter disputes over spending cuts and policy direction, with no resolution in sight.

Labour donors got £138m in contracts - study

Exclusive analysis reveals companies that donated to the Labour Party have been awarded government contracts worth £138 million since the election, raising concerns about transparency in Westminster.

MPs' energy costs surge to £7.5 million

Exclusive investigation reveals UK government spent staggering £7.5 million on energy bills for MPs' offices and parliamentary buildings amid cost of living crisis, with costs tripling in some regions.

Chinese National Faces Spy Trial in London Court

A Chinese national stands accused of spying for Hong Kong intelligence in a landmark London trial, while political tensions simmer over defence spending and constitutional reforms.

The False Economy of Public Service Cuts

New economic analysis reveals how short-term spending cuts on essential services create massive long-term costs for taxpayers and communities across Britain.

Labour's tough stance risks alienating core voters

Keir Starmer's government faces growing discontent as tough fiscal policies and immigration crackdowns threaten to erode traditional Labour support base. Analysis reveals potential political consequences.

Town Fury Over $22k Giant Eggplant and Peach Statues

Westminster, Maryland, faces a fierce public backlash after the local council approved $22,000 for controversial giant sculptures of an eggplant and a peach, sparking a heated debate about fiscal responsibility and public art.

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

320 Tonnes of Waste Dumped in Westminster by Criminal Gang

A ruthless criminal gang is operating with impunity, dumping mountains of commercial waste across Westminster. Despite police awareness, authorities admit they are powerless to stop the environmental blight plaguing one of London's most prestigious postco

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.

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