Government Ends Energy Bill Rebate Scheme
Treasurer Jim Chalmers confirms the £7bn energy rebate programme will not be extended into 2026, marking an end to direct bill relief. Discover the government's next steps for cost of living support.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers confirms the £7bn energy rebate programme will not be extended into 2026, marking an end to direct bill relief. Discover the government's next steps for cost of living support.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A leading KC warns the assisted dying Bill offers no legal protection for objecting GPs, risking an NHS staff exodus. Read the full legal analysis and its implications.
A former sportsman's staggering £88,589 nightclub tab in Manchester, featuring a £9,500 tequila bottle, has sparked a fierce debate on wealth and spending. Discover the full story.
Donald Trump has signed a bill authorising the release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents. He claims Epstein was a 'Democrat problem'. Read the full story.
A company connected to Conservative peer Michelle Mone owes £39 million in unpaid taxes, raising fresh questions about government PPE contracts awarded during the pandemic.
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.
US House Speaker faces conservative rebellion over spending deal, risking partial government shutdown and exposing deep Republican divisions.
California Republican Bill Essayli proposes groundbreaking bill making it illegal to publicly insult former presidents, sparking immediate controversy and free speech debates.
Ministers accused of 'draconian' power grab as new legislation threatens to criminalise peaceful protests and grant sweeping powers to restrict demonstrations across England and Wales.
America faces another government shutdown crisis as political divisions between Senate Democrats and House Republicans threaten to halt federal operations within days.
Exclusive investigation uncovers massive taxpayer spending on equality and diversity officers across public services while frontline services face cutbacks.
With just days remaining until funding expires, Republicans and Democrats remain locked in a bitter standoff over government spending, risking the first federal shutdown in years and threatening widespread disruption across America.
New economic analysis reveals how short-term spending cuts on essential services create massive long-term costs for taxpayers and communities across Britain.
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch reveals sweeping reforms to Britain's welfare system, including stricter eligibility criteria and UK-only benefits in major cost-cutting drive.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves exposes massive financial shortfall in asylum system, revealing £6.2 billion annual costs and warning of tough spending decisions ahead.
Peers and bishops unite to defeat government's Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill, demanding crucial safeguards for vulnerable individuals.
A UK family shares their disbelief after receiving a staggering £15,000 electricity bill from British Gas, highlighting the severe impact of the ongoing energy crisis on ordinary households.
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.
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates shares his five favourite books that offer profound insights into human nature, science, and society. Discover the reads that have shaped the billionaire's worldview.
The government's plan to replace the Human Rights Act with a new Bill of Rights has been halted after the House of Lords refused to back it. Peers have sent the legislation back to the Commons, demanding significant changes.
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.
Scottish ministers confront stark warnings as the nation's soaring benefits expenditure threatens to trigger significant tax increases and austerity measures, testing the limits of devolved powers.
Acclaimed filmmaker Ken Loach joined trade unionists and activists in a major London demonstration against the government's controversial Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill, denouncing it as an attack on fundamental worker rights.
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.
Energy bills set to rise? Don't panic. Our definitive guide reveals 10 practical, expert-backed strategies to reduce your gas and electricity costs immediately and save hundreds of pounds a year.
A Brooklyn homeowner's life savings are threatened by a shock £16,000 water bill for a leak he didn't know about. Read his fight against the city's bureaucracy.