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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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.
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.
Premier League Adopts New Financial Rules: SCR In
Premier League clubs have voted to replace PSR with Squad Cost Ratio (SCR) from the 2026/27 season, introducing 85% spending cap and six-point penalties for breaches.
Premier League clubs block salary cap, approve new rules
Premier League clubs have voted against a controversial salary cap but approved new Squad Cost Ratio rules to replace PSR. The changes take effect in 2026/27.
Premier League votes on new financial rules
Premier League clubs meet to decide on new financial regulations including spending caps and sustainability tests that could reshape English football's competitive balance.
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.
Dyche: Premier League spending is unsustainable
Everton manager Sean Dyche delivers stark assessment of Premier League finances after Nottingham Forest's turbulent summer, warning that current spending levels cannot continue.
Premier League clubs vote for spending cap system
English top-flight clubs have agreed to implement a spending cap model, marking the biggest financial shake-up since FFP rules were introduced.
Wes Brown on Liverpool's £236m Summer Splurge
Former Manchester United defender Wes Brown delivers his expert analysis on Liverpool's massive £236 million transfer spending under Ruben Amorim as the historic rivals prepare for another thrilling encounter.
Premier League considers radical salary cap proposal
Exclusive: The Premier League is considering a radical new spending cap that could revolutionise football finances and level the playing field between elite clubs and the rest.
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.
Premier League to Scrap PSR in Radical Financial Overhaul
Exclusive insight into the Premier League's emergency meeting to scrap PSR and replace it with a new 'squad cost ratio' system. Find out how this financial revolution will impact transfers, wages, and the competitive balance of English football.
Premier League clubs vote to scrap spending rules
English top-flight clubs agree to scrap existing financial regulations in favour of a new squad cost ratio system, marking the biggest overhaul in a generation.
Premier League's £409m Agent Spending Exposed
Exclusive FA data exposes how Premier League giants splurged over £400 million on agents and intermediaries in just one year, with Chelsea leading astonishing spending spree.
Guardiola's fiery defence of Man City spending
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has launched a fierce defence of the club's spending, accusing rivals of fuelling a 'boring' narrative and claiming his success is down to brilliant work, not just money.
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.
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.
Premier League Smashes Transfer Record with £2.36bn Spend
Exclusive: Premier League clubs obliterate spending records with a staggering £2.36bn summer transfer window. Discover which clubs led the frenzy and how it compares to Europe.
Daniel Levy warns Premier League over unsustainable spending
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy issues stark warning to Premier League clubs about unsustainable spending and need for financial controls as football faces economic reckoning.
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.
Premier League Transfer Window Smashes Spending Records
The summer transfer window has slammed shut with Premier League clubs shattering spending records in a frantic final day. From Man Utd's mega-deal for Toney to Liverpool's late moves and Chelsea's scattergun approach, we break down the biggest deals and w
Saudi Pro League's £757m Spend Shakes Global Football
The Saudi Pro League's unprecedented £757m summer spending spree has catapulted it to second in global football expenditure, surpassing traditional European giants and signalling a dramatic shift in the sport's financial landscape, new analysis reveals.
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.
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
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