Boxing Day sales crowds defy £1bn spending drop forecast
Shoppers queued from dawn for Boxing Day sales at Bicester Village and on UK high streets, but Barclays predicts spending will be £1bn lower than 2024 amid economic pressures.
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Ultra-Wealthy Splash Out on £50k Hair & £7.5k Concierge Gifts
Forget socks and smellies. The UK's wealthiest are gifting private concierge memberships, gold-leaf earbuds, and six-figure hair extensions this festive season. Discover the luxury trends.
UK Defence Spending Lags Behind European Allies
Analysis reveals a growing mismatch between UK's Cold War military reputation and current defence spending, as Germany and France increase budgets and debate national service. Read why experts warn of strategic risks.
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.
Black Friday Regrets: 59% of Brits Admit Bad Buys
A new survey reveals the Black Friday purchases Brits most regret, with clothes and takeaways topping the list. Discover the full ranking and expert spending tips.
Jennifer Lopez performs at £6.8m Indian wedding
Jennifer Lopez headlined a lavish three-day Indian billionaire wedding in Udaipur, performing for the first time in India. Discover the star-studded guest list and incredible costs.
Black Friday 2025: UK Shoppers Set for £14bn Spend
UK shoppers are predicted to spend nearly £14 billion this Black Friday weekend. Discover the top spending trends and expert tips to avoid scams and find genuine deals.
Starmer: Tories may 'max out credit card' before election
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer accuses Conservatives of planning irresponsible pre-election spending that could cripple the next government, as he outlines his party's economic priorities.
NHS and Police spend £70M on diversity officers
Exclusive investigation uncovers massive taxpayer spending on equality and diversity officers across public services while frontline services face cutbacks.
The False Economy of Public Service Cuts
New economic analysis reveals how short-term spending cuts on essential services create massive long-term costs for taxpayers and communities across Britain.
Katie Price told to slash lavish spending after bankruptcy
Former glamour model Katie Price has been ordered by a court to dramatically reduce her extravagant lifestyle expenses as she continues her bankruptcy journey, with strict spending limits imposed on everything from holidays to beauty treatments.
Millions of Brits Too Scared to Enjoy Outdoors Due to Costs
Shocking new research shows the UK's cost-of-living crisis is forcing families to cancel summer plans, with millions too worried about finances to enjoy simple outdoor pleasures.
Stacey Solomon's lavish birthday decor divides fans
Loose Women star Stacey Solomon divides followers with extravagant 'Tap to Tidy' themed birthday decorations at Pickle Cottage, prompting discussions about parenting and privilege.
BBC spends £4k of licence fee cash on 'behaviour' mugs
The BBC is under fire after it was revealed the corporation spent thousands of pounds of licence fee money on branded mugs urging staff to 'call out bad behaviour', sparking outrage over wasteful spending.
Roberta Williams' £1,500 Tooth Fairy Gift Causes Controversy
Underworld royalty Roberta Williams sparks controversy after gifting her grandson an extraordinary £1,500 for a single tooth, redefining tooth fairy traditions and sparking social media debate.
Australian Household Spending Surge Defies Economic Gloom
New data reveals Australian households are spending more than expected, providing a crucial boost to the nation's economy and helping to counter weak growth in other sectors.
NHS spends £6.9m on spin doctors during GP crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals NHS splurged millions on PR and communications staff while GP practices struggle with funding shortages and patient backlogs.
Freshers Splurge £10k on 'Insane' Dorm Makeovers
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.
Rat Infestation Costs Scots Police £500k
Police Scotland faces a growing rodent infestation crisis, diverting half a million pounds from its strained budget to emergency pest control services in stations and fleet vehicles.
Labour reveals £8.2m daily cost of asylum seeker hotels
Exclusive investigation reveals the full scale of UK asylum seeker hotel use under the Conservatives. Discover which towns are housing migrants and the staggering £8.2m daily cost to taxpayers.
Trump's National Guard Deployments Cost $1.5 Billion
Exclusive analysis uncovers the enormous financial burden of Donald Trump's extensive National Guard mobilisations during his presidency, with costs soaring into billions.
Kristi Noem Accused of Delaying Homeland Security Funds
Exclusive: South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is under fire after a federal report accused her office of deliberately delaying sign-off on millions in Homeland Security funds, impacting local law enforcement and emergency services.
London's Savoy Serves £1,990 Gold Leaf French Toast
The Savoy Hotel in London has created the world's most expensive French toast, featuring gold leaf, caviar, and vintage champagne, retailing at a staggering £1,990.
Trump's DC Hotel Grass Scandal: Taxpayer-Funded Turf
Exclusive investigation reveals Donald Trump's Washington DC hotel charged the government exorbitant fees for grass installation during his presidency, raising serious ethical concerns.
Pensioners injured on 'ski slope' paving after £1.3m council revamp
Multiple pensioners have been injured on a dangerously steep paved area in a British market town, following a controversial £1.3 million renovation by the local council that residents are branding a 'complete waste of money'.
Treasury's Fiscal Rules Become Dangerous Growth Bottleneck
Exclusive analysis reveals how the UK's rigid fiscal framework, designed for stability, is now actively hindering economic recovery, suppressing growth, and exacerbating the cost-of-living crisis. Experts warn the Treasury's orthodoxy is no longer fit for
UK 'Not Ready for War' with Russia, Warns Shapps
Exclusive: Defence Secretary Grant Shapps delivers a stark warning that Britain's military resilience is dangerously low, lacking the 'whole-of-nation' readiness needed to counter a potential Russian threat. A new review calls for urgent, sweeping reforms
UK's £8.2m Daily Asylum Hotel Bill Amid Far-Right Protests
Exclusive investigation reveals the UK government is spending a staggering £8.2 million per day housing asylum seekers in hotels, as far-right protests target accommodation sites across the country. The Independent's analysis uncovers the true cost of the
Labour Forces Release of Secret UK Asylum Hotel Map
Exclusive: Labour forces government to reveal secret data mapping the staggering scale of asylum seeker hotel use across Britain, costing taxpayers millions daily and sparking a major political row.
UK Food Prices See Sharpest Annual Fall on Record
In a dramatic shift for household budgets, UK shop food prices have fallen by 2.4% in the year to June, marking the most significant drop since the Office for National Statistics began tracking the data in 2005.
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