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Man Utd Reveal £555m Wage Bill & £28.7m Loss

Exclusive: Manchester United's latest financial figures expose a record £555.1m wage bill and a £28.7m loss, with the club's absence from this season's Champions League set to deal a further significant financial blow.

Hiking South Korea's 'Haunted' Abandoned Railway

A solo traveller's chilling account of hiking the deserted Okcheon Rail Park in South Korea, a journey through decaying tunnels and overgrown tracks shrouded in local ghost stories.

UK Pay Growth Slumps as Unemployment Rises

Exclusive analysis of the UK's latest labour market data reveals a worrying slowdown in wage growth coupled with rising unemployment, putting fresh pressure on household finances and the Bank of England's interest rate strategy.

UK Wage Growth Cools to 5.7% as Job Market Slows

New official figures reveal UK wage growth slowed to 5.7% in the three months to August 2025, as the labour market shows clear signs of cooling. Unemployment holds steady at 4.3% while job vacancies continue their decline.

UK Wage Growth Slows, Falling Behind Inflation

New data from the Office for National Statistics shows UK regular pay growth fell to 6.1%, lagging behind inflation and intensifying the cost-of-living crisis for workers.

UK Wage Growth Slows to 5.7% as Job Market Cools

Official figures show UK wage growth slowed to 5.7% while unemployment rose to 4.3%, signalling a cooling labour market that could influence Bank of England interest rate decisions.

UK Pay Growth Slumps as Job Losses Mount

New official data reveals a sharp slowdown in UK wage growth and rising job losses, presenting a major economic challenge for Chancellor Rachel Reeves and dashing hopes for interest rate cuts.

Middle England Faces £250 Council Tax Bombshell

Households across Middle England are bracing for council tax increases of up to £250 as cash-strapped local authorities seek to plug funding gaps. Discover which regions are hardest hit and why.

MPs condemn Asda app over high-cost staff loans

A parliamentary committee has launched a scathing attack on Asda and its financial app partner, Wagestream, for promoting high-interest loans and controversial financial products to its low-paid employees.

Horse Racing Strike Threat Over Betting Tax Protest

The UK racing industry is on the brink of unprecedented strike action as trainers and insiders threaten a mass boycott in protest against a proposed hike in betting taxes. Discover how this could bring the sport to a standstill.

Woolworths & Coles in A$1bn Wage Underpayment Scandal

Australia's retail titans, Woolworths and Coles, are embroiled in a massive wage underpayment scandal, with a combined bill of nearly A$1 billion owed to hundreds of thousands of past and present employees.

Broadband Loyalty Penalty Costs UK Customers £1.6bn

New Ofcom data reveals a staggering £1.6 billion loyalty penalty hitting broadband customers who don't switch. Discover why out-of-contract users pay up to 25% more and how to slash your bill today.

UK Beer Crisis: Pint Prices Set to Soar on Hops Shortage

British pub-goers face a bitter blow as a severe European hops shortage, worsened by extreme weather, threatens to push beer prices to record highs next summer. Brewers warn of a perfect storm of poor harvests and rising production costs.

FA Mandates Minimum Wage for Women's Footballers

The Football Association has introduced a historic minimum wage for women's footballers in England's top two tiers, marking a pivotal moment for professionalism and player welfare in the game.

Thames Water crisis deepens as Ofwat rejects 40% bill hike

Britain's largest water company, Thames Water, faces a deepening crisis after regulator Ofwat rejected its plea for a 40% bill increase. The decision raises the spectre of a temporary government takeover as the utility grapples with massive debt and urgen

42 UK Areas Face Maximum Council Tax Hike - Full List

Exclusive analysis reveals the 42 local authorities in England set to impose the maximum allowed Council Tax increase this April, as the cost of living squeeze intensifies for millions of households.

Crane Operator Job Ad Offering £3,000/Week Goes Viral

A job advertisement for a crane operator in Australia offering a staggering $6,000 AUD (£3,100) per week has gone viral, sparking a fierce debate about skilled labour shortages, wage inflation, and the cost of living crisis.

Kim Kardashian Sparks Fury Over Trump ICE Raid Comments

Reality TV mogul Kim Kardashian faces intense criticism from Homeland Security officials and supporters after publicly condemning former President Trump's controversial ICE raids. The socialite's outspoken comments ignite a firestorm on immigration policy

UK Mounjaro Shortage: Patients Stockpile Weight-Loss Jabs

Exclusive: A perfect storm of NHS price hikes and soaring demand for the 'miracle' drug tirzepatide triggers a national shortage, leaving thousands of diabetics and weight-loss patients in limbo. Fears grow as stockpiling begins.

Australia's Wealth Gap Widens in New Damning Report

A damning new report reveals Australia's wealth gap is widening at an alarming rate, with executive pay soaring while worker wages stagnate. Discover the stark realities of the nation's cost-of-living crisis.

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