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UK pays £1.45bn to switch off wind farms
Wind farms in Scotland were paid £347m not to generate power, contributing to a UK-wide bill of over £1.45bn for wasted wind energy in a year. Discover the impact on your bills.
Great Actors in Bad Movies: 23 Standout Performances
From Anthony Hopkins to Margot Robbie, discover the brilliant acting performances that were tragically wasted on substandard films. A look at when talent wasn't enough to save the project.
Corruption 'Hiding in Plain Sight' on UK High Streets
A Labour MP warns corruption is rife on UK high streets, as the government launches a new anti-corruption strategy. Read how dirty money affects businesses and taxpayers.
NHS Doctor: Please Cancel Unneeded GP Appointments
An NHS doctor urges patients to cancel unneeded GP slots, freeing up millions of wasted appointments annually. Learn how this simple act can ease NHS pressures.
Gender Money Gap: Women Reshape UK Financial Talks
New research reveals how women are breaking financial taboos and transforming money discussions across the UK, creating more open and supportive financial dialogues.
Money Silence Crisis: Costing Brits Thousands
New research reveals Britain's dangerous silence around money matters is creating financial distress, relationship breakdowns, and mental health crises across the nation.
Trump DOJ spent millions on family legal fees
Shocking investigation uncovers how Trump's Justice Department authorised millions in taxpayer funds for legal defence of the former president and his inner circle during Russia probe.
UK pays £8m daily for asylum hotels amid PM talks
Shocking figures show Britain is spending £8 million daily housing migrants in hotels as the Albanian Prime Minister visits London for crucial migration talks with Rishi Sunak.
Charlie Kirk's London visit costs taxpayers £40k in security
Exclusive: American right-wing figure Charlie Kirk's controversial London memorial visit required massive police protection, racking up staggering security costs for UK taxpayers.
Taxpayers fund Prince Andrew's Royal Lodge renovations
Fresh controversy erupts as taxpayers discover they're funding Prince Andrew's Royal Lodge renovations while King Charles pushes for his brother's downsizing.
Time to torch Scotland's bloated quango empire
An explosive investigation reveals Scotland's staggering quango crisis with 250 taxpayer-funded bodies costing billions. As public services struggle, calls grow for a radical bonfire of bureaucratic waste.
Noem's Private Jet Purchase Sparks Political Firestorm
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem confronts mounting criticism after acquiring a state-funded private aircraft while championing fiscal responsibility and government transparency.
Governor Pritzker's Vegas luxury trip sparks outrage
Democratic Governor J.B. Pritzker faces mounting criticism after being spotted enjoying luxury accommodations in Las Vegas while Illinois grapples with significant financial and social challenges.
MoJ fails to file receipts for £1.1bn spending
Shocking audit reveals Ministry of Justice failed to provide receipts for billions in taxpayer money, raising serious questions about financial oversight.
Mone's PPE firm faces £122m repayment deadline
Baroness Mone's PPE Medro faces crucial deadline to repay millions to taxpayers after controversial pandemic contracts, as pressure mounts over undisclosed involvement.
Mone-linked PPE firm misses £122m repayment deadline
A PPE company at the centre of the Michelle Mone controversy has failed to repay £122m of taxpayer money by the government's deadline, escalating the high-stakes legal battle.
PPE firm misses £145m repayment deadline
A PPE company linked to Tory peer Baroness Michelle Mone has failed to repay £145 million to taxpayers for faulty surgical gowns, missing its repayment deadline and sparking government legal action.
Mayor's £850k statue splurge sparks pay rise fury
A council leader faces public outrage after spending nearly £1 million of taxpayer money on two Italian statues while simultaneously requesting a substantial salary increase, raising serious questions about fiscal responsibility.
Trump's golden White House ballroom renovation revealed
Exclusive investigation reveals how Donald Trump's administration spent millions renovating the White House ballroom with gold-leaf accents and premium materials, raising questions about presidential spending priorities.
One in Six Universal Credit Claimants Are Migrants
New government data exposes the staggering proportion of migrants receiving Universal Credit payments, raising urgent questions about Britain's welfare system sustainability.
Angela Rayner's £30k council 'golden goodbye' payout
Labour's deputy leader Angela Rayner is poised to receive a substantial £30,000 payout after formally resigning from her council position, raising questions about political transparency and taxpayer-funded severance.
£57m 'Bridge to Nowhere' faces demolition after govt U-turn
The controversial Inverkip footbridge, dubbed Scotland's most expensive 'bridge to nowhere', is set for demolition after ministers admitted the project was a costly mistake that failed to deliver promised benefits.
Digital ID: Costly 'White Elephant' Warning
Exclusive investigation reveals the UK's proposed digital identity system faces massive cost overruns and serious privacy concerns, with experts warning it could become another taxpayer-funded disaster.
Civil servants spend thousands on Pimm's sports days
Exclusive investigation reveals government departments splurged public funds on lavish summer parties featuring Pimm's, cocktails, and entertainment while claiming 'team building' benefits.
NHS and Police spend £70M on diversity officers
Exclusive investigation uncovers massive taxpayer spending on equality and diversity officers across public services while frontline services face cutbacks.
Paedophile singer Ian Watkins awarded prison bonus
Shocking revelation as Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins, convicted of horrific child sex offences, receives additional taxpayer money for following prison rules while serving 35-year sentence.
Pentagon's War on Wrinkles: Defence Secretary's Botox Scandal
Exclusive investigation reveals US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin's alleged Botox treatments at military facilities, raising serious questions about security protocols and taxpayer-funded cosmetic procedures.
Mone's luxury birthday during PPE contract scandal
Controversial Tory peer Michelle Mone celebrated her 50th birthday at five-star Chewton Glen while her PPE company faced scrutiny over £200m government contracts during COVID pandemic.
Quango staff's taxpayer-funded rock concert scandal exposed
Exclusive: Staff from taxpayer-funded quango under fire for attending rock concerts and lavish events while claiming expenses, sparking fresh scrutiny of public sector hospitality culture.
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