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Wiles 'Aghast' at Musk-Led Overnight USAID Cuts

Susie Wiles reveals shock at Elon Musk's rapid dismantling of USAID. The aid cuts have deprived millions of essential medicines and HIV treatment. Read the full report on the global health crisis.

UK Defence Spending Lags Behind European Allies

Analysis reveals a growing mismatch between UK's Cold War military reputation and current defence spending, as Germany and France increase budgets and debate national service. Read why experts warn of strategic risks.

Review into ADHD and mental health diagnoses ordered

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has commissioned a major review into the diagnosis of mental health conditions, autism, and ADHD. The probe will examine if 'over-pathologising' is driving a surge in welfare claims. 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.

UK Health Investment Fails to Deliver Returns

A damning report reveals the UK's £8.6bn health service investment yielded just 73p per pound. Discover why prevention spending collapsed and what it means for NHS sustainability.

Men spend billions on unproven wellness trends

New research reveals British men over 35 are spending over £2 billion annually on social media wellness trends with little scientific backing. Discover which fads are popular and expert warnings.

Labour ministers clash over NHS funding in budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Health Secretary Wes Streeting are heading for a confrontation over NHS spending in the upcoming budget, revealing early tensions in the new Labour government's economic priorities.

Scotland's £117m heartburn pill crisis revealed

Shocking NHS Scotland figures reveal taxpayers spent £117 million on heartburn medications in just one year, with one popular pill accounting for massive prescription costs amid growing digestive health concerns.

Health Dept's £1M media unit faces transparency scrutiny

Revealed: The Department of Health's controversial media monitoring operation spent over £1 million while operating with minimal transparency, raising questions about government accountability and public spending.

The False Economy of Public Service Cuts

New economic analysis reveals how short-term spending cuts on essential services create massive long-term costs for taxpayers and communities across Britain.

BBC spends £4k of licence fee cash on 'behaviour' mugs

The BBC is under fire after it was revealed the corporation spent thousands of pounds of licence fee money on branded mugs urging staff to 'call out bad behaviour', sparking outrage over wasteful spending.

2008 Recession-Era Restaurant Deals Make Worrying Comeback

Iconic money-saving deals from the 2008 financial crash, like 'Gourmet Burger Kitchen's' 'Two for Ten' and 'Strada's' £5 pizza, are reappearing on high streets. Economists warn this trend is a classic harbinger of an economic downturn as consumers tighten

UK Retail Sales Crash Amid Soaring Inflation

New data reveals a sharp decline in UK retail sales, with like-for-like growth turning negative. Soaring food inflation and the cost-of-living crisis are forcing consumers to cut back severely on non-essential spending.

Freshers Splurge £10k on 'Insane' Dorm Makeovers

A new trend sees British university freshmen spending thousands on luxury dorm room transformations, from custom furniture to high-end tech, sparking debates on student spending and social media influence.

Rat Infestation Costs Scots Police £500k

Police Scotland faces a growing rodent infestation crisis, diverting half a million pounds from its strained budget to emergency pest control services in stations and fleet vehicles.

Kristi Noem Accused of Delaying Homeland Security Funds

Exclusive: South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is under fire after a federal report accused her office of deliberately delaying sign-off on millions in Homeland Security funds, impacting local law enforcement and emergency services.

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