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Global Debt to Hit 100% of GDP by 2029 - IMF

The International Monetary Fund issues stark warning as global government debt is projected to reach 100% of GDP within five years, with the UK facing particularly challenging economic headwinds.

ATO chases decades-old tax debts from Australians

The Australian Taxation Office is aggressively pursuing taxpayers for debts dating back 20+ years, using new powers to recover money many believed was written off. Thousands face unexpected financial shocks.

HMRC's 'Breathing Space' for 1.4M in Tax Debt

Exclusive: HMRC launches a major new initiative to help over a million individuals and businesses struggling with tax bills, offering flexible payment plans and pausing debt collection.

UK Car Debt Crisis Echoes 2008 Financial Shock

Exclusive analysis reveals British drivers are buckling under a record £70 billion car finance burden, with soaring defaults threatening a 'Great Recession' style economic tremor. Discover the ticking time bomb in the UK's auto loan market.

Australia's £50BN Debt Interest Time Bomb

Australia is facing a severe fiscal crisis as interest payments on its national debt are projected to skyrocket, consuming an ever-larger portion of the federal budget and threatening future economic stability.

Mum clears £36k credit card debt with simple method

A UK mother reveals her simple but effective 'snowball method' to become debt-free, paying off a staggering £36,000 in credit card debt on an average income. Her story is an inspiration to families struggling with the cost of living.

Debt Collector Hell: Pursued for a Stranger's Bills

A UK man's five-year ordeal with relentless debt collectors over a stranger's unpaid bills exposes a shocking flaw in the system. Discover how to protect yourself from wrongful debt pursuit.

Passenger tries to open plane door mid-flight on Korean Air

A major security incident unfolded aboard a Korean Air flight as a passenger attempted to open an emergency exit door mid-flight, forcing an emergency landing at Incheon Airport. The suspect, reportedly in a state of mental distress, is now in custody.

Middle-Class Town Has Britain's Worst Household Debt

An exclusive Daily Mail investigation uncovers how Gedling, a Nottinghamshire town, has become the epicentre of Britain's personal debt crisis, with middle-class families facing crippling council tax arrears and a desperate cost-of-living battle.

Cancer patient's bank account frozen amid £30k debt

Exclusive: A father's stage 4 cancer battle triggers a financial crisis as his bank account is frozen and he's forced into over £30,000 of debt. This is the heartbreaking human cost of the disease.

Griff Rhys Jones: Young People's Futures Stifled

Comedian and writer Griff Rhys Jones delivers a powerful polemic on the generational injustice facing young Britons, from the housing crisis and student debt to a stifled creative economy.

Holidaymaker's £100 parking fine becomes £1,700 nightmare

A tourist's dream holiday in Cornwall turned into a financial nightmare after a disputed parking fine from a private firm spiralled into a £1,700 court battle. Discover how a common mistake led to a devastating legal loophole.

Ofgem's £3bn Warning to Energy Firms Over Customer Debt

The UK energy regulator, Ofgem, has issued a stark warning to suppliers over a mounting £3 billion debt crisis. With millions struggling to pay bills, the regulator is demanding urgent plans to support customers and prevent a future financial catastrophe

Katie Price Ordered to Pay Alex Reid £760,000

Bankrupt glamour model Katie Price faces a fresh financial blow as a High Court judge orders her to pay ex-husband Alex Reid a staggering £760,000 in a long-running legal battle over unpaid loans and assets.

DWP begins recovering overpaid benefits

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has started reclaiming overpaid benefits from claimants. Find out how this affects you and what steps to take.

UK students face yearly tuition fee hikes

University students across the UK are grappling with yet another yearly hike in tuition fees, raising concerns over affordability and access to higher education.

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