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MPs Face £9bn Westminster Restoration Decision

Controversial plans to restore the crumbling Palace of Westminster are back on the table. MPs will vote on £3bn preparatory works, with full decant costing £9bn. Will MPs ever return if they leave?

Farage Under Investigation Over Campaign Donations

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is under investigation by Parliament's standards watchdog over undeclared campaign donations, raising questions about financial transparency in British politics.

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.

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.

Court rejects MP Liam Byrne's standards appeal

Former Minister Liam Byrne faces political setback as Court of Appeal rejects bid to overturn parliamentary standards ruling, raising questions about MP conduct and accountability.

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.

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.

MPs' energy costs surge to £7.5 million

Exclusive investigation reveals UK government spent staggering £7.5 million on energy bills for MPs' offices and parliamentary buildings amid cost of living crisis, with costs tripling in some regions.

MPs' energy costs surge 45% to £1.2 million

Exclusive investigation reveals UK MPs' energy costs skyrocket to £1.2 million while constituents face unaffordable bills. The staggering 45% increase raises questions about Westminster's priorities during the energy crisis.

Macron summons parties as France faces PM crisis

President Macron confronts France's deepening political crisis as he summons party leaders for emergency talks following the parliamentary elections, with no clear majority in sight and the country facing governmental paralysis.

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.

NSW constitutional crisis over 120-year-old law

A dramatic constitutional showdown has unfolded in New South Wales as Chris Minns' chief of staff refuses to comply with a parliamentary order, invoking legal privilege and sparking a major political confrontation.

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.

Starmer faces Labour rebellion over Gaza ceasefire stance

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer confronts significant internal dissent as dozens of MPs break ranks to support an immediate Gaza ceasefire, creating the biggest rebellion of his leadership amid growing pressure over the humanitarian crisis.

China's 'Carte Blanche' Spy Operation Exposed in UK

Exclusive investigation reveals how Chinese intelligence agents operated with virtual impunity across the UK, accessing sensitive parliamentary areas and targeting officials in sophisticated espionage campaign.

Jenrick's 'cynical' asylum comments spark Commons fury

Former immigration minister Robert Jenrick faces parliamentary fire over 'deeply cynical' remarks about asylum seekers, with Labour accusing him of dangerous rhetoric ahead of potential leadership bid.

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