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.
Groundbreaking research from the University of Exeter exposes the crippling financial impact of loneliness on the NHS, with taxpayer costs running into billions annually for England alone.
Exclusive investigation reveals Australia's controversial offshore processing centre on Nauru costs taxpayers millions daily despite being virtually empty, sparking fresh debate about immigration policy costs.
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
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.
Exclusive: The Financial Conduct Authority has uncovered a major failure by UK banks to pass on interest rate rises to savers, disproportionately harming vulnerable and older customers. Discover the findings and what it means for your money.
HMRC is urging UK savers to claim a new £1,000 tax-free savings allowance before the April 5th deadline. Discover how to protect your interest from the taxman and which accounts qualify.
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.
Exclusive: A major superannuation fund collapse has wiped out the life savings of thousands of Australians, sparking government scrutiny and a desperate fight for justice. Discover the full story.
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 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.
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
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
Discover how Junior ISAs offer a powerful, tax-free way for parents and guardians to build a substantial nest egg for their children's future, with expert tips on choosing between cash and stocks & shares options.
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.
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
Exclusive analysis reveals the staggering savings UK families can make by ditching petrol cars for electric vehicles, with some households saving over £1,000 annually on fuel alone.
Shawbrook Bank has launched a market-leading 7.1% easy-access savings account, offering UK savers a chance to earn top-tier interest with no strings attached.
A cross-party coalition of MPs is challenging the King to disclose the financial details behind Prince Andrew's contested Royal Lodge residence, raising serious questions about the use of public funds and royal accountability.
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.
Deputy Labour Leader Angela Rayner expands property portfolio with an £800,000 luxury seaside apartment while championing tax increases on homeowners, raising questions of hypocrisy.
Outrage erupts as British taxpayers foot the bill for 'life skills' courses, including cake decorating and balloon art, for failed asylum seekers and criminals slated for removal from the UK.
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.
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.
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 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.
Great Western Railway's ambitious project to serve Guinness at 15,000 feet has been scrapped after costs soared to nearly half a million pounds, sparking public outcry over the use of taxpayer funds.
Netflix and production company Archewell face a potential crisis as a reported comment about the cost of Prince Archie to the taxpayer sparks fury and accusations of exploiting the Royal Family for content.
An explosive investigation reveals how a secretive network of consultants and lobbyists, many with deep government ties, are profiting from a post-Brexit policy boom at the taxpayer's expense.
Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper exposes the Tories' disastrous asylum policy costing taxpayers £8 million per day on hotels, as she pledges Labour's strategic overhaul.