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London councils spend £500m on private firms in 2024

A new report exposes London councils' 'sustained reliance' on consultancy and outsourcing firms, with spending exceeding half a billion pounds last year. Discover the impact of austerity and the call to rebuild public services.

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.

Post-menopause business launch: 'Our superpower'

Alison Holliday, 50, and Charlie Lycett-Smith, 46, launch North & Nest, a finance and ops consultancy. They say midlife clarity and resilience give them a unique edge in business. Read their story.

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.

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.

Johnson pursued Saudi oil deal after premiership

Exclusive investigation reveals Boris Johnson pursued multi-million pound oil consultancy with Saudi officials through his new venture Better Earth, raising serious questions about post-premiership conduct and influence peddling.

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.

UK Food Inflation Crashes to 18-Month Low

In a major relief for households, UK food inflation has dropped to its lowest level since January 2023. We break down which grocery prices are falling fastest and what it means for your weekly shop.

2008 Recession-Era Restaurant Deals Make Worrying Comeback

Iconic money-saving deals from the 2008 financial crash, like 'Gourmet Burger Kitchen's' 'Two for Ten' and 'Strada's' £5 pizza, are reappearing on high streets. Economists warn this trend is a classic harbinger of an economic downturn as consumers tighten

UK Retail Sales Crash Amid Soaring Inflation

New data reveals a sharp decline in UK retail sales, with like-for-like growth turning negative. Soaring food inflation and the cost-of-living crisis are forcing consumers to cut back severely on non-essential spending.

Freshers Splurge £10k on 'Insane' Dorm Makeovers

A new trend sees British university freshmen spending thousands on luxury dorm room transformations, from custom furniture to high-end tech, sparking debates on student spending and social media influence.

Rat Infestation Costs Scots Police £500k

Police Scotland faces a growing rodent infestation crisis, diverting half a million pounds from its strained budget to emergency pest control services in stations and fleet vehicles.

Kristi Noem Accused of Delaying Homeland Security Funds

Exclusive: South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is under fire after a federal report accused her office of deliberately delaying sign-off on millions in Homeland Security funds, impacting local law enforcement and emergency services.

Treasury's Fiscal Rules Become Dangerous Growth Bottleneck

Exclusive analysis reveals how the UK's rigid fiscal framework, designed for stability, is now actively hindering economic recovery, suppressing growth, and exacerbating the cost-of-living crisis. Experts warn the Treasury's orthodoxy is no longer fit for

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