First Nations Ambassador's £275k Travel Bill Under Fire
Australia's Ambassador for First Nations People, Justin Mohamed, faces intense scrutiny after taxpayer-funded travel costs near £275,000. Read the full details and political reaction.
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Labour's union rep law hides taxpayer cost
Labour's new Employment Rights Act grants public sector union reps more paid time off, but removes the requirement to publish the cost to taxpayers, previously £106.4m a year. Read the full story.
MSPs' expenses soar to record £27.5m, angering taxpayers
Scottish MSPs' expenses surged 7.6% to a record £27.45m in 2024-25, with claims for items like a 79p bottle of bleach. Discover the full breakdown and taxpayer reaction.
Suspended US police officers paid $2.6m over five years
Three New Jersey police officers, suspended for alleged racist remarks and retaliation, have collected over $2.6 million in salary and raises since 2020. Explore the costly scandal and stalled disciplinary hearings.
Trump's Coal Plant Order Costs Taxpayers $113m
A Trump administration order to keep an ageing Michigan coal plant operational has cost US ratepayers $113 million, drawing outrage over cost and pollution. Discover the full story.
$96.5m weather website sparks taxpayer fury
Sunrise host Natalie Barr confronts government over Bureau of Meteorology's website redesign costing $96.5m amid cost-of-living crisis. Taxpayers demand answers.
Weather bureau's £76m app sparks taxpayer outrage
Australia's Bureau of Meteorology faces severe criticism after revealing its unpopular weather app redesign cost taxpayers nearly £76 million. Discover how public funds were spent.
Record £14.4m legal aid for asylum seekers in Scotland
Taxpayers funded £14.4m in legal aid for asylum cases in Scotland last year, a 20% increase. Discover how migration impacts public spending and local services.
Benefits claimants get subsidised Christmas card stamps
UK benefits claimants can now send Christmas cards using subsidised stamps in radical Post Office overhaul, raising questions about government spending priorities during cost of living crisis.
Harry and Meghan's £2m security bill funded by taxpayers
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex continue to receive round-the-clock security protection in the UK despite stepping back from royal duties, with costs soaring to nearly £2 million annually.
Immigration Crisis: £8m Daily Bill, Convict Loose
Exclusive investigation reveals Britain's broken immigration system is costing taxpayers millions daily while a convicted criminal remains at large after absconding from Home Office accommodation.
Ex-Military Bases Converted to Asylum Centres
Former RAF bases Scampton and Wethersfield will become large-scale migrant centres as government phases out expensive hotel accommodation for asylum seekers, sparking local opposition and financial concerns.
UK's £4.7bn migrant hotel bill exposed
Exclusive investigation uncovers staggering £4.7 billion taxpayer cost for housing asylum seekers in hotels as Channel crossings continue to strain Home Office resources.
Motability scheme costs £275m extra under Labour
Labour's controversial changes to disability vehicle scheme spark outrage as costs soar by £275 million, leaving taxpayers to foot the bill while disabled users face uncertainty.
Expert: Illegal immigration costs taxpayers billions yearly
YouTube financial analyst Caleb Hammer reveals staggering economic impact of illegal immigration on American taxpayers in viral video analysis that's sparking nationwide debate.
Taxpayers fund Prince William's £2.4m Windsor home
Exclusive investigation reveals British taxpayers are funding massive renovation costs for Prince William's Adelaide Cottage as ordinary families struggle with soaring bills. Norman Baker's explosive analysis questions royal financial privileges during ec
Boris Johnson's lockdown hair cost taxpayers thousands
Exclusive investigation uncovers the staggering taxpayer expense behind the Prime Minister's dramatic hair makeover during the pandemic lockdown period.
Police face £80k bill after Aston Martin chase
West Yorkshire Police faces massive repair costs after high-speed pursuit damages luxury vehicle, with insurance company declining to cover the incident.
Voice to Parliament referendum cost revealed
Exclusive figures uncover the staggering taxpayer cost of Australia's upcoming Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum, sparking heated debate about government spending priorities.
NHS hip fracture crisis puts elderly patients at risk
Exclusive investigation reveals how delayed hip fracture surgeries are costing lives and burdening taxpayers with millions in avoidable NHS costs. Senior doctors demand urgent government action.
1,000 criminals cost UK taxpayers £5 billion yearly
Shocking investigation reveals how Britain's most persistent criminals are draining public funds while continuing their crime sprees across the nation.
Toronto's £58K/day migrant hotel bill sparks fury
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow faces mounting criticism as taxpayers fund hotel accommodation for thousands of migrants while local residents struggle with housing crisis. Exclusive investigation reveals the staggering costs.
Trump's Super Bowl Security Cost Taxpayers Millions
Exclusive investigation uncovers the multi-million pound burden placed on US taxpayers for former President Trump's security detail at the 2020 Super Bowl in Miami, a cost that continues to spark controversy.
Migrants in luxury retirement home spark outrage
Exclusive investigation reveals dozens of asylum-seeking families have been placed in a £14m luxury retirement village in Hampshire, sparking outrage over benefits and use of public funds. Locals and officials demand answers.
Fury over £4m 'Bat Bridge' funded by taxpayers
A Reform UK councillor in Bexley is leading a revolt against a £4 million 'eco-bridge' designed for bats and other wildlife, branding it a scandalous waste of public money amidst a cost-of-living crisis.
Trump's 2019 UK state visit cost taxpayers £2.6m
Exclusive figures obtained by The Independent unveil the multi-million pound price tag for the controversial state visit, with policing costs soaring into the millions.
Northern Towns Form UK's 'Asylum Golden Triangle'
An exclusive investigation reveals how Bolton, Blackburn, and Stockport form a 'golden triangle' for housing asylum seekers in private accommodation, costing taxpayers millions and sparking local tensions.
Labour to house asylum seekers in military barracks
Exclusive: The Labour Party is set to unveil a radical new strategy to end the costly use of hotels for asylum seekers, opting instead to utilise vacant military barracks. This move aims to save taxpayers billions and accelerate the processing of claims.
Deceased MPs' families claim thousands for luxury hotels
Exclusive investigation reveals how families of deceased Members of Parliament have claimed tens of thousands in taxpayer-funded luxury hotel stays through a controversial allowances scheme, raising serious questions about Westminster expenses.
UK's £8.2M Daily Bill for Asylum Seeker Hotels Exposed
Exclusive investigation uncovers the immense financial burden on British taxpayers, with over 50,000 asylum seekers accommodated in hotels at a cost of £8.2 million per day. Discover the locations, the figures, and the growing political backlash.
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