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Heat Pump Subsidy Cuts Threaten UK Energy Bills
Scrapping green subsidies could cost households billions and delay Britain's transition to affordable energy. Experts warn this short-term thinking will backfire.
Heat pump subsidies cut for thousands in budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans to restrict heat pump subsidies to lower-income households only, aiming to reduce energy bills by £170 annually. Find out how the budget affects you.
Babiš refuses to sell Agrofert amid conflict of interest row
Czech billionaire Andrej Babiš insists he will never sell his Agrofert conglomerate but promises to resolve conflict of interest concerns before taking office as prime minister.
Third of UK farmers made no profit last year
Shocking new report reveals nearly a third of UK farmers operated at break-even or loss in the past year, threatening the future of British agriculture and food security.
Australia's Critical Minerals Deal: Taxpayer Trap?
An in-depth analysis reveals why Australia's landmark critical minerals agreement with the Trump administration could become a massive financial burden for Australian taxpayers, with experts warning of overstated benefits and hidden risks.
Labour's electric car tax plans spark outrage
Rachel Reeves' Net Zero strategy faces criticism as plans emerge to tax electric vehicles while cutting purchase incentives, creating confusion over Labour's green agenda.
London developers take higher subsidies, build fewer affordable homes
Exclusive investigation reveals property developers in London are receiving increased government subsidies while delivering significantly fewer affordable homes, raising concerns about the effectiveness of public spending in tackling the capital's housing
DUP MP's farm payments spark Stormont scrutiny
Democratic Unionist Party MP Gavin Robinson faces questions after receiving agricultural subsidies while serving as an MP, highlighting tensions between Westminster roles and Stormont interests.
Australia's corporate bailout crisis demands new strategy
As Australia pours billions into failing mining and steel operations, experts warn the nation lacks a coherent industrial strategy. Discover why short-term fixes are undermining long-term prosperity.
US rural airline subsidies failing communities
Exclusive investigation reveals how America's Essential Air Service programme is struggling to maintain vital air links to remote communities despite millions in taxpayer funding.
UK Electric Car Sales Hit Record High With Subsidy Boost
Britain's electric car market hits unprecedented growth in September 2025, with taxpayer subsidies driving a 40% surge in zero-emission vehicle registrations amid ongoing charging infrastructure challenges.
UK spends billions on fossil fuel subsidies despite climate vows
A damning new study exposes how the UK government is spending billions in taxpayer money to subsidise fossil fuels, undermining its own net-zero commitments and global climate leadership.
Miliband-backed power station investigated over green claims
The Drax power station, Britain's biggest renewable energy plant and recipient of billions in taxpayer subsidies backed by Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, is now under formal investigation for potentially misleading claims about its green credentials.
Bucharest paralysed by massive farmer and trucker protests
Romania's capital, Bucharest, faces gridlock and growing unrest as massive protests by farmers and truck drivers over soaring business costs and foreign competition bring the city to a standstill.
Economy passengers secretly subsidise private jets
A new investigation reveals how everyday air travellers are unknowingly footing the bill for luxury private jet flights through hidden FAA charges.
UK reduces EV subsidies: which cars qualify?
The UK government has significantly reduced subsidies for electric vehicles, leaving only a handful of models eligible for financial incentives. Here's what you need to know.
China boosts childcare to address birth rate crisis
China introduces new childcare subsidies and parental leave policies to encourage families to have more children amid a deepening demographic crisis.
Tesla's European sales collapse amid Musk controversies
Tesla faces a dramatic drop in European sales as CEO Elon Musk's polarising remarks and reduced EV subsidies take their toll. Discover the full story behind the decline.
Taxpayers fund wind farms amid rising energy bills
An investigation uncovers the staggering amount of taxpayer money funnelled into the wind farm sector, raising questions about value for money and sustainability.
US corn growers battle Coca-Cola over sugar subsidies
American corn farmers are challenging Coca-Cola's use of subsidised sugar, citing unfair competition under Trump-era trade policies. The dispute highlights tensions in US agricultural trade.
Reform UK plans to scrap clean energy subsidies
Reform UK has unveiled a controversial plan to abolish subsidies for renewable energy, claiming it will reduce energy costs for households. Critics warn this could derail the UK's climate goals.
Taxpayers fund Dartmoor habitat destruction
Taxpayer money is being used to subsidise sheep farming on Dartmoor, leading to severe environmental damage. Experts warn of irreversible harm to biodiversity.
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