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UK's Multi-Billion Pound Secret Property Spree for Asylum

An exclusive investigation uncovers how the British government is secretly spending billions of taxpayer pounds to acquire houses and flats for asylum seekers, bypassing local communities and sparking a major housing controversy.

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.

Council taxpayers face £1.2bn wall repair bill

Exclusive investigation reveals UK councils are grappling with a £1.2 billion repair backlog for boundary walls and fences, with taxpayers set to foot the bill for decades of neglect and storm damage.

Essex Council's 'Bonkers' Flag Spend Sparks Taxpayer Fury

Essex County Council faces a storm of criticism after spending thousands of pounds of public money on a controversial set of new flags, branded 'bonkers' and a 'shocking waste' by furious residents and politicians.

Australian Politicians Cost $2 Million Per Year Each

A bombshell report exposes the immense taxpayer burden of Australia's political class, with each federal politician costing over AU$2 million per year. Discover the breakdown of salaries, staffing, and perks that make it the world's most expensive democra

Twice as many asylum seekers in hotels than private rentals

Exclusive investigation reveals nearly twice as many asylum seekers are being housed in rent-free hotels than in private rental properties, amid a five-year guaranteed rent scheme for landlords. Taxpayer cost and policy efficacy under scrutiny.

UK to close asylum hotels early, saving £1bn

The Home Office has announced a major acceleration of its plan to end the use of hotels for asylum seekers, with new figures revealing a potential £1 billion saving for taxpayers.

Councils Plan Legal Action Against Home Office Over Migrant Costs

Dozens of local authorities, led by Reform UK councillors, are preparing group legal action against the Home Office. They demand reimbursement for millions spent housing asylum seekers, accusing the government of breaching its financial responsibilities.

HMRC targets sub-£100k earners in tax crackdown

HMRC is dramatically expanding its tax crackdown, using new digital powers to investigate thousands more taxpayers, including those earning less than £100,000. Discover how you could be affected.

Farage Condemns £6.2m Daily Cost of Asylum Hotels

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage condemns the UK government's 'catastrophic failure' on immigration as spending on hotel accommodations for asylum seekers hits a staggering £6.2 million per day. Exclusive figures reveal the immense financial and social toll

SNP's £20M Handout to Gender Self-ID Supporters Sparks Fury

Exclusive investigation reveals the Scottish Government has awarded over £20 million to organisations actively campaigning for its contentious gender self-identification reforms, raising serious questions about the use of public funds for political lobbyi

Taxpayer funds Swinney's stay at Trump Turnberry resort

Scotland's Deputy First Minister John Swinney sparks outrage as it's revealed public funds were used for an official stay at Donald Trump's luxury Turnberry resort, raising serious questions about government spending and propriety.

RFK Jr Axes £122M in Diversity Grants After Audit

Exclusive: Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has terminated a staggering $122 million in taxpayer-funded grants earmarked for LGBT and diversity initiatives. The move comes after a damning internal audit revealed 'poor use of funds' and a failu

Holiday rep jailed for £40k benefits fraud scam

A former holiday rep who swindled over £40,000 in benefits by claiming she was too ill to work has been jailed after being caught living a double life in Turkey. Read the full story of her deception.

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.

Ford Spent $113K Public Funds on "Not For Sale" Hats

Ontario Premier Doug Ford faces scrutiny after revelations his office spent CAD$113,000 on 'Canada Not For Sale' hats and merchandise, raising questions about appropriate use of taxpayer money.

Migrant in free hotel steals £1k designer jacket

A Georgian asylum seeker, housed at a taxpayer-funded hotel, has been accused of stealing a £1,000 designer jacket just nine weeks after arriving in the UK. A court heard his defence that he was 'forced' to commit the theft.

Liverpool's £1.5m Sydney-Style Roundabout Sparks Fury

Liverpool City Council faces intense backlash after spending £1.5 million on a controversial 'Sydney-style' roundabout redesign that locals brand a 'disgraceful waste' of public funds amidst severe service cuts.

Jenrick's migrant hotel record haunts right-wing bid

Former Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick's record of overseeing a massive expansion of asylum seeker hotels now undermines his hardline stance, as internal documents reveal his direct involvement in the costly policy he now criticises.

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