Friendship Costs Brits £1,800 Annually
New research reveals the staggering financial burden of maintaining friendships in the UK, with Britons spending nearly £2,000 per year on social activities, meals out, and special occasions.
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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.
UK Social Care System At Breaking Point - Report Warns
A devastating report reveals Britain's adult social care system is at breaking point, with chronic underfunding and staff shortages leaving vulnerable adults at risk. Experts warn of a 'deepening crisis' requiring urgent government action.
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.
UK's Top Social Work Universities 2025 League Table Revealed
The Guardian's 2025 league table uncovers the best UK universities for Social Work degrees. Discover which institutions excel in teaching quality, graduate prospects, and student satisfaction in this crucial field.
Sturgeon: Scotland's £27.4bn Benefits Bill Unsustainable
Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon delivers stark warning about Scotland's devolved social security system, revealing benefits spending has surged by £7.4bn since 2015. Exclusive analysis shows the growing strain on public finances.
Human connection is key to successful social work
New research reveals that building genuine, trusting relationships is the most critical factor for success in children's social work, outweighing procedural targets.
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.
Unison Chief: UK Social Care System is 'Broken'
Christina McAnea, head of Britain's largest union, issues a stark warning on the UK's social care crisis, calling for immediate funding and a national strategy to fix the crumbling system.
UK Social Work Revolution: Tearing Down Bureaucratic Silos
A radical transformation is sweeping UK social work as innovative teams dismantle bureaucratic barriers, prioritising genuine human connections over paperwork. Discover how this grassroots revolution is delivering extraordinary results for vulnerable fami
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.
UK Inflation Soars, Energy Price Cap Rocketing
Exclusive: New economic forecasts predict a severe cost-of-living squeeze for UK households, with inflation surging and energy prices set to skyrocket. The government faces mounting pressure to act as a winter crisis looms.
Scottish Government warns of bankruptcy in financial crisis
Scotland faces an unprecedented financial emergency as ministers warn of potential 'bankruptcy' without urgent UK government intervention. Discover the implications for public services and the growing constitutional clash.
Woolworths & Coles Lose Billions in Market Value Crash
A dramatic profit warning from Australian retail titans Woolworths and Coles triggers a historic stock market crash, wiping billions from their value and signalling a major shift in consumer spending.
Liverpool's £1.5m Sydney-Style Roundabout Sparks Fury
Liverpool City Council faces intense backlash after spending £1.5 million on a controversial 'Sydney-style' roundabout redesign that locals brand a 'disgraceful waste' of public funds amidst severe service cuts.
Trump Warns UK Faces Defeat in Major War Without US
Ex-President Donald Trump delivers a stark warning to the UK, claiming the nation would be defenceless in a major conflict without American backing. His comments come amid ongoing debates about European defence spending.
Brits slash restaurant spending amid cost of living crisis
Faced with skyrocketing costs of eating out, a new wave of savvy consumers is adopting clever strategies to enjoy restaurant-quality meals without breaking the bank. Discover the money-saving hacks revolutionising how we dine.
UK's Favourite Holiday Spot & Spending Habits Revealed
New data reveals where UK tourists are flocking to and how much they're spending, with Spain remaining the firm favourite for summer getaways.
UK Food Inflation Crashes to 18-Month Low
In a major relief for households, UK food inflation has dropped to its lowest level since January 2023. We break down which grocery prices are falling fastest and what it means for your weekly shop.
2008 Recession-Era Restaurant Deals Make Worrying Comeback
Iconic money-saving deals from the 2008 financial crash, like 'Gourmet Burger Kitchen's' 'Two for Ten' and 'Strada's' £5 pizza, are reappearing on high streets. Economists warn this trend is a classic harbinger of an economic downturn as consumers tighten
UK Retail Sales Crash Amid Soaring Inflation
New data reveals a sharp decline in UK retail sales, with like-for-like growth turning negative. Soaring food inflation and the cost-of-living crisis are forcing consumers to cut back severely on non-essential spending.
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.
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'.
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