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Swindon Council pays £138k after own vans clamped

Swindon Borough Council has paid £138,000 in fines after its own highway maintenance vans were clamped outside its offices. Deputy leader calls it 'not our finest hour'. Read the full 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.

Council Tax to Rise 5%: How to Cut Costs

Millions face a 5% council tax hike next year, adding £114 to typical bills. Discover actionable ways to reduce your payments and challenge your band.

Councils Sell Assets to Avoid Bankruptcy

Facing a financial crisis, 60% of key English councils plan to sell social clubs and sports centres to fund soaring social care costs. Explore the stark choices local authorities are making.

Driver's £36k legal fight over £80 parking fine

A driver won a four-year legal fight against a £80 parking fine, but the victory cost her over £36,000 in legal fees. Discover the full story behind this landmark UK parking law case.

EV Charging Costs Skyrocket 75% - Are You Paying Too Much?

New data reveals electric vehicle owners are facing massive price hikes at public charging points, with costs increasing by up to 75% in some areas. Discover which networks are charging the most and how to save on your EV charging bills.

4 Times Parents Needn't Pay for Child's Car

Discover the surprising situations where parents have no legal obligation to pay for their child's car, insurance, or running costs. Essential reading for UK families navigating motoring expenses.

50+ Ways to Slash Your Bills & Save £500+

Discover expert money-saving hacks that could save British households over £500 annually on energy, food, and household bills with simple lifestyle changes.

Child costs hit £250,000 in Australia

Shocking new research from the Australian Institute of Family Studies reveals the true cost of raising children in Australia, with housing and education driving expenses to unprecedented levels.

Residents forced to pay £1,200 for play area log

Families in a Lincolnshire village are furious after being charged £1,200 for a simple wooden log placed in a play area, with the local council defending the controversial decision.

Council quashes £150 fine for coffee down drain

A London council has been forced to overturn a controversial £150 penalty issued to a woman for disposing of coffee grounds down a drain, in a case that sparked widespread criticism of jobsworth enforcement.

Martin Lewis: 6 Council Tax Traps Exposed

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis exposes six little-known council tax pitfalls that could be draining your wallet, plus how to challenge your band and claim refunds.

EVs Cost More Than Petrol Cars, New Study Reveals

Groundbreaking research from the UK shows electric vehicles are now more expensive to fuel than their petrol counterparts, challenging government net-zero policies and consumer assumptions about EV ownership costs.

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