MoJ fails to file receipts for £1.1bn spending
Shocking audit reveals Ministry of Justice failed to provide receipts for billions in taxpayer money, raising serious questions about financial oversight.
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Mayor's £850k statue splurge sparks pay rise fury
A council leader faces public outrage after spending nearly £1 million of taxpayer money on two Italian statues while simultaneously requesting a substantial salary increase, raising serious questions about fiscal responsibility.
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.
Quango staff's taxpayer-funded rock concert scandal exposed
Exclusive: Staff from taxpayer-funded quango under fire for attending rock concerts and lavish events while claiming expenses, sparking fresh scrutiny of public sector hospitality culture.
Mone defends COVID contracts: 'Business isn't plain sailing'
Michelle Mone breaks her silence on the PPE Medpro controversy, claiming business isn't 'plain sailing' while defending her involvement in the £200 million government contract during the pandemic.
Vorderman escalates feud with Mone over PPE contracts
TV presenter Carol Vorderman escalates her public feud with Tory peer Michelle Mone, demanding accountability in the controversial £200m PPE Medpro contract during the pandemic.
Covid Contracts: £22bn 'Biggest Spending Scandal in UK History'
A devastating investigation exposes how £22 billion of public money was handed to unfit firms with Tory links during the pandemic, revealing systemic failures and cronyism at the highest levels of government.
Canadian Premier spends £450K taxpayer money on Marxist comedian
Outrage in Canada as Premier Doug Ford's government is exposed for spending nearly half a million pounds of public funds on a self-proclaimed communist comedian to write speeches and jokes.
Town Fury Over $22k Giant Eggplant and Peach Statues
Westminster, Maryland, faces a fierce public backlash after the local council approved $22,000 for controversial giant sculptures of an eggplant and a peach, sparking a heated debate about fiscal responsibility and public art.
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.
Boris Johnson's Office Expenses Under Fresh Scrutiny
Exclusive: Boris Johnson's private office expenses face fresh scrutiny over links to a business contact. New documents reveal a controversial payment for 'IT services' amidst a DDoS attack, raising questions about financial conduct and the use of public f
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.
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.
Watchdogs condemn MOD's secret £7bn Afghan airlift spending
Spending watchdogs deliver a blistering condemnation of the Ministry of Defence's secretive and chaotic £7 billion Afghan airlift, exposed by the Daily Mail, which was approved without taxpayer knowledge or Parliamentary scrutiny.
I'm A Celebrity Peer in Court on Election Charges
Tory peer and I'm A Celebrity star Lord Michael Shindler appears at Westminster Magistrates' Court, charged with multiple offences related to his 2015 general election campaign spending. The case marks a significant moment in UK political accountability.
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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