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195,000 households get energy debts wiped clean

Major energy debt relief announced as regulator clears £25 million in outstanding bills for vulnerable households across Great Britain. Find out if you're eligible for this financial lifeline.

Surrey Labour splits over £1.2bn council debt crisis

Exclusive: Labour faces internal division in Surrey as two councils consider breaking away amid government pressure to address catastrophic local authority debt. The political earthquake threatens Starmer's authority in traditional Tory heartlands.

Trump's $7.8 Trillion Debt Bomb Exposes GOP Hypocrisy

Exclusive analysis reveals stunning Republican U-turn on fiscal responsibility as Trump-era policies and pandemic spending drive US debt to unprecedented levels, creating a political minefield for the GOP.

US per capita debt surpasses Greece and Italy

Stunning analysis reveals the average American carries more government debt than citizens of European nations notorious for fiscal crises. Discover what this means for global markets.

ATO enlists debt collectors for tax recovery

The Australian Taxation Office has escalated its debt recovery efforts by hiring private debt collectors to pursue billions in outstanding taxes. Learn how this affects taxpayers and what you need to know.

US National Debt Crisis Accelerates at Record Pace

The United States national debt has surged past a terrifying milestone, growing at its fastest pace in history. Experts warn this unprecedented acceleration threatens global economic stability.

Black Men's Mental Health: The Silent Crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals how systemic barriers and cultural stigma are creating a mental health emergency for Black men in the UK, with alarming consequences for wellbeing and community health.

Global Debt to Hit 100% of GDP by 2029 - IMF

The International Monetary Fund issues stark warning as global government debt is projected to reach 100% of GDP within five years, with the UK facing particularly challenging economic headwinds.

Black Women Break Infertility Silence

An intimate exploration of Black motherhood's complex landscape, where cultural expectations meet the painful reality of infertility struggles.

ATO chases decades-old tax debts from Australians

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.

HMRC's 'Breathing Space' for 1.4M in Tax Debt

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.

OnlyFans Mum Earns £15k/Month, Reveals Double Life

Mum-of-two Lucy Banks from Kent reveals how she earns a staggering £15,000 per month on OnlyFans, transforming her family's finances while facing harsh social stigma and judgement from other parents.

UK Car Debt Crisis Echoes 2008 Financial Shock

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's £50BN Debt Interest Time Bomb

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.

Mum clears £36k credit card debt with simple method

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.

Debt Collector Hell: Pursued for a Stranger's Bills

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.

Fiancée mistaken for son's mum due to 17-year age gap

A 24-year-old woman engaged to a man 17 years her senior reveals the hurtful public assumption that she is the mother of her fiancé's teenage son, opening up about the stigma and challenges of their age-gap relationship.

Elderly with dementia branded 'witches' in Africa

A harrowing investigation reveals how a lack of dementia awareness in Nigeria and Uganda is leading to the brutal ostracisation of elderly people, falsely accused of witchcraft and abandoned by their families.

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