Scottish Government costs surge £53m in one year
Scottish Government operating costs balloon to £856m despite remote working. IT spending rises £25m while accommodation savings remain minimal. Taxpayers face growing bill.
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Labour's £400m Rail Plan Could Hike Passenger Fares
Exclusive: A government impact assessment reveals Labour's rail renationalisation may cost over £400m, with passengers potentially facing higher fares to cover the bill.
Labour civil war erupts over tax and benefit policies
Labour faces internal turmoil as new deputy leader Ellie Reeves defends manifesto vow against income tax hikes while Left demands wealth taxes and two-child benefit cap abolition.
Reeves considers road charging tax in Autumn Budget
Exclusive: Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces backlash as Treasury explores nationwide road pricing scheme that could hit millions of drivers with new charges.
Labour workers rights bill could cost NHS billions
Exclusive Treasury assessment warns Keir Starmer's New Deal for Workers may unleash financial chaos across public sector, with NHS, police and fire services facing unsustainable costs from enhanced employment rights.
EV Charging Costs Skyrocket 75% - Are You Paying Too Much?
New data reveals electric vehicle owners are facing massive price hikes at public charging points, with costs increasing by up to 75% in some areas. Discover which networks are charging the most and how to save on your EV charging bills.
4 Times Parents Needn't Pay for Child's Car
Discover the surprising situations where parents have no legal obligation to pay for their child's car, insurance, or running costs. Essential reading for UK families navigating motoring expenses.
Starmer's taxpayer-funded Downing Street flat furniture
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer faces mounting criticism after confirming taxpayers will foot the bill for new furniture in his potential Downing Street flat, mirroring controversies that plagued Boris Johnson.
50+ Ways to Slash Your Bills & Save £500+
Discover expert money-saving hacks that could save British households over £500 annually on energy, food, and household bills with simple lifestyle changes.
This Morning viewers stunned by £700 monthly car insurance
This Morning viewers were left in complete disbelief when a guest revealed her staggering £700-per-month car insurance premium, sparking outrage and debate about the UK's insurance crisis.
68% of Brits: Net Zero costs are unaffordable
Exclusive polling reveals overwhelming public opposition to costly Net Zero policies as households struggle with soaring bills, creating major headache for Labour's climate agenda.
Child costs hit £250,000 in Australia
Shocking new research from the Australian Institute of Family Studies reveals the true cost of raising children in Australia, with housing and education driving expenses to unprecedented levels.
Labour's driving cost surge threatens motorists
Exclusive analysis reveals how Labour's tax policies could hammer British drivers with increased fuel duty, road pricing and higher parking charges, adding hundreds of pounds to annual motoring costs.
UK's £8m daily asylum hotel crisis exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals how Britain's broken asylum system is haemorrhaging public funds while failing both migrants and local communities. Discover the staggering truth behind the hotel accommodation crisis.
Asylum Hotel Report: £5.2bn Bill & Security Failures
An explosive government report exposes the £5.2 billion taxpayer bill for asylum hotels while revealing dangerous offenders were housed alongside the public, sparking political fury.
Lucy Powell Leads Labour Deputy Leadership Race
Shadow Education Secretary Lucy Powell is positioning herself as the leading candidate in Labour's deputy leadership race, creating internal tensions as Keir Starmer's party prepares for potential government.
Miliband: Energy bill savings could be wiped out
Labour's shadow energy secretary admits rising electricity prices could wipe out promised savings from GB Energy plan, sparking Conservative criticism over 'empty promises'.
Blair think tank urges Miliband: Ditch green zealotry
In a dramatic intervention, a former Blair advisor tells Labour to prioritise cutting household costs over green targets, warning current plans could hike bills for millions.
Labour's 2030 Clean Energy Plan Faces Cost Criticism
The Labour government's ambitious 2030 clean power target faces mounting criticism as energy experts question its financial viability and practical implementation.
Labour donor shops for new leader in Starmer challenge
Exclusive: Labour's biggest private donor demands new leader shopping list as Starmer faces internal rebellion over policy direction and party unity.
Miliband: Scrap VAT on energy bills now
Shadow Energy Secretary Ed Miliband calls for immediate removal of VAT from energy bills ahead of crucial Budget announcement, putting pressure on government over cost of living crisis.
Labour's VAT on Taxis: Ministers Face Backlash
Exclusive: Labour ministers under fire as Treasury considers imposing 20% VAT on taxi journeys, sparking outrage from drivers and passengers facing fare hikes during cost of living crisis.
EVs Cost More Than Petrol Cars, New Study Reveals
Groundbreaking research from the UK shows electric vehicles are now more expensive to fuel than their petrol counterparts, challenging government net-zero policies and consumer assumptions about EV ownership costs.
Aisle seat surcharges hit Australian event-goers
Furious spectators are being hit with unexpected 'aisle seat' fees when they need to leave their seats during major sporting and entertainment events across Australia.
Labour's VAT school fees plan could cost parents £5,000+
Exclusive analysis reveals Labour's plan to add VAT to private school fees could cost parents over £5,000 annually while triggering potential state school capacity crisis.
UK family finds £20k private school paradise in Mauritius
Discover how one British family transformed their lives by moving from the UK to Mauritius, where their children now enjoy premium private education for just £20,000 annually while embracing island paradise living.
London's £1,200 Monthly Parking Shock
Exclusive investigation reveals how Westminster's car park charges have hit record highs, with some Londoners paying more for parking than accommodation.
Aldi and Asda cut fuel prices by 5p per litre
Aldi and Asda have launched a major fuel price battle, cutting petrol and diesel costs by 5p per litre across their UK forecourts in a move that could save drivers over £2 per tank.
Labour's childcare guarantee: 100,000 new places pledged
Shadow Education Secretary unveils Labour's ambitious plan to slash childcare costs and create 100,000 new nursery places across England in major pre-election pledge.
Rayner's partner had taxpayer-funded bodyguards
Labour's Deputy Leader Angela Rayner faces scrutiny as her partner received taxpayer-funded bodyguards during her time as Shadow Deputy PM, raising questions about security protocol and public expenditure.
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