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US shutdown forces workers into risky loans

Hundreds of thousands of American federal employees face financial catastrophe as political deadlock triggers government shutdown, forcing workers to take out high-interest loans to survive.

Autistic man's unpaid Waitrose work sparks fury

A 21-year-old autistic man has been working unpaid at Waitrose for 18 months through a government scheme, raising serious questions about disability employment rights and exploitation.

Waitrose sacks autistic volunteer after pay request

Exclusive: Supermarket giant Waitrose terminates autistic volunteer's position after his family requested he receive payment for years of unpaid shelf-stacking work, sparking disability rights concerns.

Trump's Shutdown Plan: ICE Officers Face Unpaid Work

Exclusive: Donald Trump's administration prepares to force thousands of ICE employees to work without pay during potential government shutdown, raising legal and ethical concerns about immigration enforcement.

Foot model sues production company over unpaid work

A professional foot model has launched a groundbreaking lawsuit against Flashy Feet Productions, claiming systematic underpayment and deceptive business practices in the niche modelling industry.

Energy bills set for 20% hike this autumn

Millions of UK families are bracing for another energy bill crisis as experts predict the price cap could jump by 20% this autumn, adding hundreds of pounds to annual costs.

MPs' energy costs surge 45% to £1.2 million

Exclusive investigation reveals UK MPs' energy costs skyrocket to £1.2 million while constituents face unaffordable bills. The staggering 45% increase raises questions about Westminster's priorities during the energy crisis.

British Gas bills set to surge this winter

Millions of UK households brace for dual energy and water bill increases as British Gas prepares winter price hikes and water companies seek regulatory approval for cost rises amid the ongoing cost of living crisis.

British Gas Bills Set for Major Price Hike

Millions of British Gas customers face significant bill increases as energy prices are projected to rise sharply. Discover how this will impact your household budget and what experts are saying about the looming cost of living squeeze.

250,000 Brits borrowing to pay basic bills

Shocking new research reveals 250,000 UK residents are turning to credit cards and loans just to cover essential expenses, with energy bills becoming increasingly unaffordable.

Gogglebox star reveals he doesn't get paid for show

In an exclusive revelation, Gogglebox favourite Stephen Lustig-Webb confesses he films the Channel 4 series completely unpaid, relying on his hairdressing business for income while enjoying the 'privilege' of appearing on television.

5 Hacks to Save £500 on Energy Bills

Discover expert-approved energy saving tricks that could save households hundreds of pounds annually as prices remain stubbornly high.

True Patriotism: Solving Britain's Cost Crisis

As energy bills skyrocket and household budgets crumble, Keir Starmer's government faces the real test of patriotism - delivering economic security rather than symbolic gestures.

IRS Workers Forced Back Without Pay in Shutdown

Nearly 90,000 IRS employees face financial uncertainty as they're ordered back to work without pay during the US government shutdown, creating a payroll nightmare ahead of tax season.

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