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Young Senator's Student Debt Cut Sparks Backlash

Australia's youngest senator, on a salary of nearly £125,000, faces criticism for celebrating a 20% student debt cut. Critics call the policy unfair, benefiting high earners most.

Gen Z Debt: 27% Default, Risking Mortgages

Over a quarter of UK Gen Z have defaulted on debt. Learn what a default means, its serious consequences for your credit file, and how to avoid one to protect your financial future.

Women hit harder by public debt in Scotland

New research reveals women in Scotland are disproportionately driven into poverty by public debt collection. A wake-up call for policymakers to reform harsh recovery methods.

Man jailed for stealing £270k Banksy print

A 49-year-old man has been sentenced to 13 months in prison for stealing a limited edition Banksy artwork from a London gallery to pay off a historic drug debt. Read the full story.

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.

Brothers ran £1.5M drug empire from neighbouring mansions

Two brothers who lived in adjacent mansions have been jailed for running a sophisticated cannabis operation worth over £1.5 million, with police discovering a professional setup complete with ventilation systems and electricity bypasses.

UK Drug Death Map Reveals Shocking Postcode Lottery

Exclusive analysis reveals stark regional disparities in drug-related fatalities across England and Wales, with northern cities bearing the heaviest burden of this growing public health emergency.

Nitazenes: UK's deadly new drug crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals alarming rise in drug-related fatalities linked to potent synthetic opioids called nitazenes, with deaths spreading across England and Wales.

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.

British drug mule, 23, faces Bali firing squad

Bella Culley from Lincolnshire faces execution in Indonesia after being caught with 3kg of cocaine at Denpasar Airport. The 23-year-old's harrowing story reveals how she was allegedly coerced into becoming a drug mule.

Police raid uncovers alleged drug lab in Melbourne suburb

Exclusive: Victorian authorities have dismantled a sophisticated alleged drug manufacturing operation in a quiet Melbourne suburb, with police making multiple arrests and seizing substantial quantities of chemicals and equipment.

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