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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.

Cold homes crisis: Energy bills making millions ill

New analysis reveals how unaffordable heating costs are creating a devastating public health emergency, with vulnerable households facing impossible choices between warmth and basic necessities.

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.

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.

NZ's Largest Strike: 300,000 Workers Walk Out

In an unprecedented display of unity, over 300,000 public sector workers across New Zealand have launched the country's largest-ever strike, demanding better pay and working conditions amid soaring inflation.

UK's £17bn AWS dependency exposed by major outage

A significant Amazon Web Services outage has laid bare the UK government's staggering £17 billion reliance on the tech giant, raising urgent questions about national infrastructure security and single-point dependency risks.

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.

Obesity Crisis: 22 US States Hit Record Highs

New data reveals America's obesity epidemic has worsened dramatically, with 22 states reaching unprecedented levels. Health experts warn of severe consequences for healthcare systems and national wellbeing.

Council spends £1.6M on asylum seeker bus travel

A struggling Yorkshire council faces backlash after revealing it spends millions annually on free bus travel for asylum seekers while cutting essential local services and raising council tax.

UK pubs face £1,500 licensing fee crisis

British publicans confront fresh financial pressures as government plans could impose substantial new licensing costs, adding to existing challenges in the hospitality sector.

Gogglebox star, 80, loses NHS job after TV deal

Beloved Gogglebox octogenarian Mica Ven has been removed from her £62,000 NHS position following her television contract, sparking debate about public sector employment rules.

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.

Reeves: No Money for Public Sector Pay Rises

Chancellor Rachel Reeves declares no money for public sector pay rises in upcoming budget, setting stage for potential confrontation with unions as she blames previous Tory government for empty coffers.

NSW official hid in cupboard during corruption probe

Shocking revelations emerge as a senior NSW government official admits to concealing themselves in a cupboard during a corruption investigation into alleged multi-million dollar kickbacks, exposing serious misconduct within the public sector.

Reeves: £30bn asylum black hole in Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves exposes massive financial shortfall in asylum system, revealing £6.2 billion annual costs and warning of tough spending decisions ahead.

France paralysed by mass strikes over economic reforms

France faces widespread disruption as transport, education and public services grind to a halt amid union-led protests against the new prime minister's economic agenda, testing President Macron's government.

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