Brit reveals hidden costs of moving to Canada
A Manchester expat in Vancouver shares the shocking price of skiing and healthcare, despite Canada topping relocation searches. Discover the financial reality behind the dream.
Category : Search result: council cleanup costs
Iowa man walks with knife in skull after cousin's attack
A 24-year-old man survived after being stabbed in the head and walking for 20 minutes with the blade embedded in his skull. His attacker has been sentenced to 10 years. Read the shocking details.
Swindon Council pays £138k after own vans clamped
Swindon Borough Council has paid £138,000 in fines after its own highway maintenance vans were clamped outside its offices. Deputy leader calls it 'not our finest hour'. Read the full story.
Trump's golf trips could cost taxpayers $300m
Donald Trump's golf travel has cost US taxpayers $71m since January, with total spending potentially reaching a staggering $300m. Discover the full financial impact.
Council Tax to Rise 5%: How to Cut Costs
Millions face a 5% council tax hike next year, adding £114 to typical bills. Discover actionable ways to reduce your payments and challenge your band.
Christmas market stall rents hit festive traders hard
As UK Christmas markets open across the country, small businesses face eye-watering stall rental costs while visitors complain about high prices. Discover the true cost of festive trading.
Queensland's $48k BBQs and $60k Taps Shock Ratepayers
Shocking investigation reveals Queensland councils spending thousands on basic infrastructure like $48,000 barbecues and $60,000 taps due to excessive regulations.
Reform UK Council Paints School Lines at Closed Site
Kent County Council admits error after painting 'School Keep Clear' markings outside school closed for nine years. Local councillor calls situation 'a farce' as party claims wider savings.
SEND funding crisis could halt bin collections, Tice warns
Reform UK's Richard Tice warns 'out of control' SEND costs, now at £10bn a year, will leave councils unable to afford basic services. He calls for EHCP reforms and an end to 'insane' practices.
Scottish Government costs surge £53m in one year
Scottish Government operating costs balloon to £856m despite remote working. IT spending rises £25m while accommodation savings remain minimal. Taxpayers face growing bill.
Councils Sell Assets to Avoid Bankruptcy
Facing a financial crisis, 60% of key English councils plan to sell social clubs and sports centres to fund soaring social care costs. Explore the stark choices local authorities are making.
Driver's £36k legal fight over £80 parking fine
A driver won a four-year legal fight against a £80 parking fine, but the victory cost her over £36,000 in legal fees. Discover the full story behind this landmark UK parking law case.
School Transport Costs Surge 24%, Councils Warn of Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals English councils' home-to-school transport costs have surged by 24%, leaving vulnerable families and local authorities in financial distress.
Millions Could Claim Council Tax Refunds - Check Now
Shocking investigation reveals millions of British households may have overpaid council tax and could be entitled to refunds worth thousands. Find out if you're affected and how to claim.
EV Charging Costs Skyrocket 75% - Are You Paying Too Much?
New data reveals electric vehicle owners are facing massive price hikes at public charging points, with costs increasing by up to 75% in some areas. Discover which networks are charging the most and how to save on your EV charging bills.
4 Times Parents Needn't Pay for Child's Car
Discover the surprising situations where parents have no legal obligation to pay for their child's car, insurance, or running costs. Essential reading for UK families navigating motoring expenses.
Hunters Point Naval Shipyard Radiation Scandal Exposed
Shocking new revelations uncover dangerous plutonium contamination at former San Francisco naval base, raising serious health concerns for residents and workers.
Liverpool's 25,000 tonne rubbish mountain sparks rat invasion
Families in Liverpool face a public health crisis as organised criminals dump massive waste piles, creating vermin-infested nightmare conditions with £4.5million cleanup costs.
50+ Ways to Slash Your Bills & Save £500+
Discover expert money-saving hacks that could save British households over £500 annually on energy, food, and household bills with simple lifestyle changes.
This Morning viewers stunned by £700 monthly car insurance
This Morning viewers were left in complete disbelief when a guest revealed her staggering £700-per-month car insurance premium, sparking outrage and debate about the UK's insurance crisis.
Child costs hit £250,000 in Australia
Shocking new research from the Australian Institute of Family Studies reveals the true cost of raising children in Australia, with housing and education driving expenses to unprecedented levels.
London's Parking Fine Fury: 10M PCNs Generate £500M
Exclusive investigation reveals London drivers hit with record 10 million parking fines as councils generate staggering half-billion pound revenue.
Residents forced to pay £1,200 for play area log
Families in a Lincolnshire village are furious after being charged £1,200 for a simple wooden log placed in a play area, with the local council defending the controversial decision.
Council quashes £150 fine for coffee down drain
A London council has been forced to overturn a controversial £150 penalty issued to a woman for disposing of coffee grounds down a drain, in a case that sparked widespread criticism of jobsworth enforcement.
Reform UK banned from Kent council over filming incident
Reform UK politicians have been barred from a Kent council building after a controversial video showed party members filming inside, raising questions about political access and conduct.
Kent Council Explodes in Jackie Weaver-Style Budget Clash
Dramatic footage reveals councillors trading furious insults during heated budget debate, echoing infamous Jackie Weaver Handforth Parish Council clash.
Martin Lewis council tax advice could save you hundreds
Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis explains how millions of Brits could be paying hundreds less in council tax - and how to challenge your band.
Martin Lewis: 6 Council Tax Traps Exposed
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis exposes six little-known council tax pitfalls that could be draining your wallet, plus how to challenge your band and claim refunds.
EVs Cost More Than Petrol Cars, New Study Reveals
Groundbreaking research from the UK shows electric vehicles are now more expensive to fuel than their petrol counterparts, challenging government net-zero policies and consumer assumptions about EV ownership costs.
UK named Europe's fly-tipping capital in waste crisis
Exclusive investigation uncovers how UK became Europe's fly-tipping capital with staggering 1.08 million incidents annually - costing taxpayers millions and creating environmental disaster zones.
Page 1 of 4