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.
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Reform UK to cut 68,500 civil service jobs if elected
Reform UK unveils radical plan to slash 68,500 civil service posts, saving taxpayers £5.2bn a year. Party vows to end 'woke' policies and 'bloat' if Nigel Farage becomes PM. Read the full details.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Shocking Report Reveals Decades of Government Incompetence
A damning investigation uncovers twenty years of systemic failure in Westminster, exposing a culture of delinquency and financial recklessness that has cost taxpayers billions.
Government facing major financial risks, warns watchdog
The National Audit Office head Gareth Davies reveals serious concerns about government financial management and accountability in exclusive interview with David Lammy.
Starmer declares war on government waste
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves launch sweeping reforms to slash government waste and redirect billions to frontline services in bold efficiency drive.
Government's Secret British Gas & Holland & Barrett Deals Exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals how government departments bypassed competitive tendering to award lucrative contracts to major corporations including Centrica and Holland & Barrett during critical periods.
MoJ fails to file receipts for £1.1bn spending
Shocking audit reveals Ministry of Justice failed to provide receipts for billions in taxpayer money, raising serious questions about financial oversight.
China's 2-Year Cyber Breach of UK Government Revealed
Exclusive investigation reveals Chinese state-backed hackers infiltrated UK government systems, accessing sensitive material in a major security breach that went undetected for years.
Labour's tech revolution: Kendall backs digital government overhaul
Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall reveals Labour's ambitious plan to transform government services through technology, inspired by Sir Patrick Vallance's recommendations for a digital-first Britain.
Ministers grilled over collapsed China spy case
Senior government ministers are facing intense scrutiny from MPs after a high-profile Chinese espionage case dramatically collapsed, raising serious questions about national security protocols and diplomatic relations with Beijing.
Civil servants spend thousands on Pimm's sports days
Exclusive investigation reveals government departments splurged public funds on lavish summer parties featuring Pimm's, cocktails, and entertainment while claiming 'team building' benefits.
Ex-PM chief blocked from China role over security fears
Exclusive: Jonathan Powell, Tony Blair's former chief of staff, blocked from joining Chinese advisory board after UK government raises national security concerns about Beijing's influence operations.
Council leaders banned from policy announcements without approval
Exclusive: Council chiefs and public servants across Britain have been ordered to seek government approval before making significant policy statements in dramatic Whitehall power grab.
NHS and Police spend £70M on diversity officers
Exclusive investigation uncovers massive taxpayer spending on equality and diversity officers across public services while frontline services face cutbacks.
UK spies gagged over Chinese embassy security concerns
Security officials were prevented from raising national security concerns about China's controversial new embassy compound in London, raising serious questions about diplomatic transparency and UK sovereignty.
Cabinet Office chief investigated over Microsoft role
The government's ethics watchdog is investigating Cabinet Office chief Simon Case after he sought approval to join Microsoft while still serving in Whitehall, raising serious questions about the revolving door between public service and big tech.
Boris Johnson breached rules on government contacts
Former PM breached rules designed to prevent abuse of official connections for personal gain, according to ethics investigation that raises fresh questions about post-government conduct.
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.
Starmer axes top civil servants in Whitehall shake-up
Prime Minister Keir Starmer makes sweeping changes to senior civil service roles, removing key officials including Simon Case and Mark Sedwill in dramatic Whitehall overhaul.
Central London lockdown: Whitehall sealed in security alert
Dramatic security operation unfolds in central London as armed police seal off Whitehall and Downing Street following reports of a suspicious vehicle. Exclusive details on the major incident.
Microsoft exec joins Sunak's government in shock move
Former Microsoft UK CEO Cindy Rose takes senior Cabinet Office role in Rishi Sunak's administration, signalling tech-focused government transformation
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