Liverpool City Council faces intense backlash after spending £1.5 million on a controversial 'Sydney-style' roundabout redesign that locals brand a 'disgraceful waste' of public funds amidst severe service cuts.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a stern economic test as public sector net borrowing hits £27.6bn, the highest since 1999. Rising debt interest payments and welfare costs drive the surge, complicating Labour's fiscal plans.
Exclusive investigation reveals Britain's local authorities are drowning in unprecedented debt, with councils forced to sell schools, care homes, and sports facilities to stay afloat. The staggering £122bn debt pile equates to £1,700 for every person in t
A Melbourne homeowner faces financial ruin after receiving an outrageous £300,000 council rates bill for a neighbouring plot he never purchased. The council's baffling administrative error has sparked outrage and raised serious questions about local gover
An exposé into the dark side of the UK's school uniform industry, revealing how rigid policies trap families in a cycle of debt and force children into hidden labour to afford mandatory branded items.
Exclusive: Vanessa Jacobs-Fennell reveals her two-year ordeal with Bellevue Hill Council over a non-compliant pool fence, detailing the emotional toll and financial strain of the dispute that left her feeling 'criminalised'.
A couple has legally occupied their dream chalet in the Snowdonia National Park for 27 years without planning permission due to a critical council error. Discover how a bureaucratic oversight turned into a property rights victory.
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.
A fraudulent mother who tearfully begged her council for emergency housing, claiming to be homeless, has been exposed as the owner of a spacious five-bedroom home. The shocking case reveals how she manipulated the system for over a year.
Exclusive: A father's stage 4 cancer battle triggers a financial crisis as his bank account is frozen and he's forced into over £30,000 of debt. This is the heartbreaking human cost of the disease.
Exclusive: The Chief Executive of bankrupt Birmingham City Council, Deborah Cadman, faces intense scrutiny over a staggering £760 million equal pay liability as residents face a 21% council tax hike and devastating service cuts.
Comedian and writer Griff Rhys Jones delivers a powerful polemic on the generational injustice facing young Britons, from the housing crisis and student debt to a stifled creative economy.
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch condemns Spelthorne Borough Council for banning the St George's flag from its building, accusing it of 'patriotic phobia' and undermining British values.
A frustrated resident has taken road repairs into their own hands, spray-painting massive St George's Cross flags around potholes to shame the council into action. The bold protest highlights the UK's growing pothole crisis.
A tourist's dream holiday in Cornwall turned into a financial nightmare after a disputed parking fine from a private firm spiralled into a £1,700 court battle. Discover how a common mistake led to a devastating legal loophole.
Exclusive: Chancellor Rachel Reeves is on the verge of announcing the most significant local government finance reform in a generation, aiming to axe the widely criticised council tax and replace it with a fairer property levy. This seismic shift promises
Brisbane City Council launches a formal investigation after a controversial radio stunt involving Councillor James Martin on the 'Kyle & Jackie O' show, prompting outrage from both Labor and LNP and raising serious questions about standards in public offi
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces intense scrutiny after UK government borrowing costs surge to levels not seen since 1997, raising fears about Labour's spending plans and economic stability.
The UK energy regulator, Ofgem, has issued a stark warning to suppliers over a mounting £3 billion debt crisis. With millions struggling to pay bills, the regulator is demanding urgent plans to support customers and prevent a future financial catastrophe
Bankrupt glamour model Katie Price faces a fresh financial blow as a High Court judge orders her to pay ex-husband Alex Reid a staggering £760,000 in a long-running legal battle over unpaid loans and assets.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has started reclaiming overpaid benefits from claimants. Find out how this affects you and what steps to take.
A Welsh council is imposing steep council tax increases on second homes and holiday lets, sparking accusations of anti-English sentiment. Critics argue the move unfairly targets English homeowners while locals struggle with housing shortages.
Controversial influencer Andrew Tate flaunts wealth in Dubai while bailiffs target his mother's Essex home over unpaid debts.
A single mother shares her heartbreaking journey into £14,000 debt after divorce and reveals how she turned her finances around.
Britain's biggest bailiff company has been forced into a major refund programme after regulators found it systematically overcharged vulnerable customers, sparking outrage.
University students across the UK are grappling with yet another yearly hike in tuition fees, raising concerns over affordability and access to higher education.
As student debt soars, many young Britons question whether a university degree is still a viable path to success. Explore the financial and emotional toll of higher education.
The US national debt has surged to unprecedented levels, with both Trump and Biden administrations contributing to the staggering increase, according to the latest Treasury Department report.
Thames Water, Britain's largest water supplier, has been sold to a consortium linked to the Chinese government, while the UK steps in to manage its staggering £16.8bn debt crisis.
Eastman Kodak, the once-dominant photography giant, faces possible shutdown as it struggles with overwhelming debt. Could this be the end of an era?