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.
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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.
Student Loan Warning: Major Rule Change for Freshers
Students starting university this September face a significant change to student loan repayment rules, slashing the earnings threshold before repayments begin. Get the full breakdown on how this will impact your finances.
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.
Best Student Mattress Toppers 2024 - University Sleep Guide
Discover the best budget-friendly mattress toppers for students heading to university this autumn. Our expert guide reveals top picks for comfort, support and better sleep during those crucial study years.
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.
Student, 20, dies in sleep at university after family call
The heartbroken family of Sophie Bruce, a first-year university student, is demanding answers after she tragically passed away in her sleep at her Nottingham Trent University halls, just hours after celebrating her father's 64th birthday.
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'.
Treasury's Fiscal Rules Become Dangerous Growth Bottleneck
Exclusive analysis reveals how the UK's rigid fiscal framework, designed for stability, is now actively hindering economic recovery, suppressing growth, and exacerbating the cost-of-living crisis. Experts warn the Treasury's orthodoxy is no longer fit for
UK 'Not Ready for War' with Russia, Warns Shapps
Exclusive: Defence Secretary Grant Shapps delivers a stark warning that Britain's military resilience is dangerously low, lacking the 'whole-of-nation' readiness needed to counter a potential Russian threat. A new review calls for urgent, sweeping reforms
Virginia School Suspends Transgender Student Over Bathroom
A Virginia school district has suspended a transgender student for using the boys' bathroom, igniting a fierce debate on student rights, school policies, and LGBTQ+ protections in US schools.
UK's £8.2m Daily Asylum Hotel Bill Amid Far-Right Protests
Exclusive investigation reveals the UK government is spending a staggering £8.2 million per day housing asylum seekers in hotels, as far-right protests target accommodation sites across the country. The Independent's analysis uncovers the true cost of the
Labour Forces Release of Secret UK Asylum Hotel Map
Exclusive: Labour forces government to reveal secret data mapping the staggering scale of asylum seeker hotel use across Britain, costing taxpayers millions daily and sparking a major political row.
Melbourne Uni Spied on Pro-Palestine Student Protesters
Exclusive: The University of Melbourne faces a major scandal after internal documents reveal covert surveillance operations targeting pro-Palestine student protesters, raising serious questions about academic freedom and student privacy on campus.
UK Food Prices See Sharpest Annual Fall on Record
In a dramatic shift for household budgets, UK shop food prices have fallen by 2.4% in the year to June, marking the most significant drop since the Office for National Statistics began tracking the data in 2005.
Royal Navy's £1bn 'Lame Duck' Destroyer Sidelined
The Royal Navy's state-of-the-art £1 billion Type 45 destroyer HMS Diamond has been declared non-operational, with critical engine defects preventing its deployment to assist Ukraine. Defence sources reveal the vessel, plagued by power failures, is stuck
Rural Taxpayers Subsidising Urban Areas, Report Finds
A damning new report reveals a 'postcode lottery' in public spending, showing rural communities in England are subsidising urban areas by billions despite facing higher council tax bills and inferior services.
Trump: I'd 'Encourage' Russia to Attack NATO Allies Not Paying Up
Ex-President Donald Trump stuns global leaders by revealing he told a NATO member he would 'encourage' Russia to act against nations failing to meet defence spending targets, plunging the alliance into a fresh crisis.
Trump: I'd let Russia attack NATO nations not paying
In a stunning revelation, former President Donald Trump stated he would not protect NATO countries failing to meet defence spending targets and would even 'encourage' Russian aggression against them, causing international alarm and raising serious questio
Labour mulls new homes tax amid £50bn shortfall
Labour's shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering a new tax on homes to address a £50 billion spending shortfall, sparking fresh debate over the party's fiscal plans.
Student hospitalised after drinking 18 shots
A university student suffered severe alcohol poisoning after consuming 18 shots in one night, sparking warnings about binge drinking culture.
MoJ buys luxury London mansions near Heathrow
The Ministry of Justice has purchased multi-million-pound mansions near Heathrow, raising concerns over taxpayer spending priorities amid a cost-of-living crisis.
Fire chiefs splurge £500K on diversity as stations decay
Cash-strapped fire services are under fire for spending half a million pounds on diversity roles as stations crumble due to lack of funding.
UK consumer confidence hits record low
New data reveals UK consumer confidence has plummeted to its lowest level in decades, with households cutting back on spending as inflation and economic instability bite.
Student admits drug plot to fund education
A university student from a disadvantaged background has pleaded guilty to conspiring to sell drugs in a desperate bid to pay for his studies, revealing the harsh realities of student poverty.
Forest set for £100m triple transfer spree
Nottingham Forest are preparing a massive £100m spending spree to secure three top-tier signings before the transfer window closes. Get the latest on their ambitious plans.
Ministers' business-class flights funded by taxpayers
The Albanese government is under fire for spending taxpayer money on business-class flights for ministers, sparking outrage over wasteful spending.
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