The Australian Taxation Office is aggressively pursuing taxpayers for debts dating back 20+ years, using new powers to recover money many believed was written off. Thousands face unexpected financial shocks.
Amidst the ruins of war-torn Syria, a remarkable economic resurgence is taking root as ancient marketplaces and traditional crafts experience an unexpected revival, offering a glimmer of hope for the Middle East's future stability.
An explosive new documentary reveals how a small group of public servants, journalists, and welfare recipients risked everything to uncover the truth behind Australia's disastrous automated debt recovery program.
Exclusive: HMRC launches a major new initiative to help over a million individuals and businesses struggling with tax bills, offering flexible payment plans and pausing debt collection.
Exclusive analysis reveals British drivers are buckling under a record £70 billion car finance burden, with soaring defaults threatening a 'Great Recession' style economic tremor. Discover the ticking time bomb in the UK's auto loan market.
Australia is facing a severe fiscal crisis as interest payments on its national debt are projected to skyrocket, consuming an ever-larger portion of the federal budget and threatening future economic stability.
An Australian teenager has been charged by police after allegedly scamming thousands of fans with fake Ariana Grande concert tickets, leaving her with a staggering £80,000 debt.
A UK mother reveals her simple but effective 'snowball method' to become debt-free, paying off a staggering £36,000 in credit card debt on an average income. Her story is an inspiration to families struggling with the cost of living.
A UK man's five-year ordeal with relentless debt collectors over a stranger's unpaid bills exposes a shocking flaw in the system. Discover how to protect yourself from wrongful debt pursuit.
Leading economists and financial experts urge the Bank of England to reconsider its quantitative tightening strategy amid soaring government debt costs, warning current pace could destabilise markets.
New research reveals which degrees deliver the highest financial returns and which leave graduates worse off. Exclusive analysis on the real value of a UK degree in today's economy.
In a striking cultural shift, Ghanaians are spending vast sums on lavish funerals, prioritising elaborate ceremonies over basic necessities and plunging many into debt.
Credit agency Fitch downgrades France's sovereign rating to 'AA-' with a negative outlook, citing political instability, rising debt, and economic uncertainty under President Macron's government.
Discover how one UK homeowner paid off her mortgage in record time by adopting wartime thriftiness. Get her top 10 practical, modern-day frugal living tips that really work.
Exclusive: Major UK car finance provider Tricolor enters administration, leaving customers with unresolved debts and undelivered vehicles. Full investigation into the consumer crisis.
TOWIE star Joey Essex's management company plunges into administration with staggering £1.2 million debt, leaving creditors unpaid as his entertainment career continues to flourish.
A retired grandfather faces financial ruin and the devastating sale of his £600,000 home after a catastrophic administrative error led to a life-altering council tax debt.
A Royal Caribbean passenger made a desperate 80ft leap from the Symphony of the Seas to escape a staggering gambling debt, sparking a major rescue operation in Puerto Rico.
Exclusive new research reveals millions of UK households are being pushed into energy debt, with many forced to make desperate choices between heating and eating as bills soar.
A staggering 1.7 million UK households have fallen behind on their energy bills, with total debt hitting a record £3.1 billion. This winter, millions face the stark choice between heating and eating as the cost of living crisis deepens.
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch has categorically denied that the UK is in talks with the IMF for a financial bailout, calling the speculation 'ridiculous' amidst growing concerns over the nation's debt and welfare spending.
Hundreds of Australian consumers have launched a major class action against retail giant Harvey Norman, alleging they were misled by 'interest-free' payment plans that trapped them in costly debt cycles.
Thames Water postpones £7.5m charity payment as financial pressures mount, sparking outrage from environmental groups and raising fresh concerns over the utility giant's stability.
New research reveals why chocolate milk outperforms expensive sports drinks for muscle recovery and hydration. Discover the science behind this delicious fitness hack.
In an awe-inspiring tale of resilience, father-of-two Chris Barr from Ayrshire defies medical odds, learning to walk again after a catastrophic accident left him paralysed from the neck down. Discover his incredible journey of recovery and the power of un
Exclusive: A major administrative failure within the UK's welfare system, likened to Australia's 'Robodebt' scandal, has triggered a government apology and a planned compensation scheme for thousands wrongly accused of owing money.
Former US President Donald Trump was left speechless and stumbling over his words when a TV host confronted him with the staggering increase in the national debt during his administration.
The Guardian argues that the UK is paralysed by a mythical fear of 'bond vigilantes', preventing vital investment in public services and infrastructure. It's time to abandon outdated economic dogma.
Britain's largest water company, Thames Water, faces a deepening crisis after regulator Ofwat rejected its plea for a 40% bill increase. The decision raises the spectre of a temporary government takeover as the utility grapples with massive debt and urgen