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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Migrants abandon UK's taxpayer-funded hotel paradise
Exclusive investigation reveals how a once-popular coastal resort has become overwhelmed by migrant accommodation, with many now voluntarily returning home despite luxury hotel stays.
SNP fails to pay £250k Supreme Court bill for six months
Scottish Government faces mounting criticism after failing to settle a substantial legal fee from a landmark Supreme Court defeat, raising questions about financial management and accountability.
Kneecap slams £15k government grant as taxpayer waste
Irish rap group Kneecap faces backlash after receiving £15k from British government, calling it wasteful spending while critics question arts funding priorities.
Baltimore Mayor's $42K SUV Purchase Sparks Taxpayer Fury
Baltimore's Democratic Mayor Brandon Scott faces intense criticism after using taxpayer money to acquire a fully-loaded $42,000 Chevrolet Suburban, raising questions about fiscal responsibility during budget constraints.
Firm paid £7bn for asylum hotels reports £180m profits
Exclusive investigation reveals how a caravan park magnate's company has secured massive government contracts to house migrants while reporting nearly £180m in profits.
Leavitt: No Government Pay During Shutdowns
GOP congressional candidate Karoline Leavitt declares federal workers shouldn't receive paychecks during government shutdowns, igniting heated debate about taxpayer fairness and civil service protections.
COVID fraud hit squad recovers £1.4bn from scammers
Exclusive investigation reveals how fraudsters exploited COVID support schemes as government deploys specialist team to claw back stolen taxpayer money.
Royal Security: Beatrice & Eugenie's Taxpayer Costs Revealed
Exclusive investigation uncovers the substantial taxpayer-funded security arrangements for Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, raising questions about royal expenses and transparency.
Government Shutdown Costs UK Economy Billions
Fresh economic analysis exposes how political gridlock and government shutdowns are draining billions from the UK economy, with businesses and taxpayers bearing the brunt of Westminster's paralysis.
Trump UK visit flags cost taxpayers £35,000
Revealed: The staggering cost of Union Jacks flown during Donald Trump's controversial UK state visit, raising questions about diplomatic spending priorities.
Man turns £1 into hundreds in viral money challenge
Discover how a British TikToker transformed a single pound into hundreds through clever side hustles and social media savvy in this inspiring money-making journey.
Trump accused of Hatch Act breach during government shutdown
Former President Donald Trump faces allegations of violating federal law by using taxpayer-funded property for political activities during government shutdown, watchdog group reveals.
Quango bosses slammed over 'ludicrous' seagull summit
Government officials face ridicule after taxpayer-funded meeting proposes bizarre methods to deter seagulls, including drawing eyes on food containers and using mannequins.
UK taxpayers fund foreign student education overseas
Exclusive investigation reveals how UK taxpayers are funding education projects for foreign students abroad as domestic services face funding crises
Toronto's £58K/day migrant hotel bill sparks fury
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow faces mounting criticism as taxpayers fund hotel accommodation for thousands of migrants while local residents struggle with housing crisis. Exclusive investigation reveals the staggering costs.
UK's £5.7m Taxi Bill for Asylum Seeker Transport
Exclusive investigation reveals the Home Office has spent over £5.7 million on taxi services to transport asylum seekers between hotels, with one journey costing nearly £2,500.
Foreign criminals flown from UK with £2,000 taxpayer cards
Exclusive footage reveals the moment foreign national offenders were deported from the UK, each provided with bank cards containing £2,000 of taxpayer money. The costly operation, running into hundreds of thousands, has sparked outrage.
Kamala Harris's Taxpayer-Funded Book Tour Sparks Fury
US Vice President Kamala Harris faces intense scrutiny over her 'non-political' book tour, which critics label a thinly-veiled campaign trip funded by taxpayers. The tour, promoting her new memoir, has utilised private government jets for journeys to Demo
NDIS Boss Quits After Taxpayer-Funded Stripper Scandal
The senior executive tasked with safeguarding Australia's National Disability Insurance Scheme has resigned in disgrace after a bombshell investigation revealed he expensed sex workers, alcohol, and luxury gifts to taxpayers.
King profits £1.1m from scrapped HS2 land deal
Exclusive: The Crown Estate sold land to government for abandoned HS2 leg, raising questions about royal finances and taxpayer value.
Man orders 50 books on state-funded blind reading scheme
A California man has sparked outrage after exploiting a government programme for the blind and disabled, ordering 50 expensive books on politics and history at taxpayers' expense.
Afghan migrants fake torture videos for UK asylum claims
Shocking investigation reveals Afghan migrants fabricating brutal torture videos to support UK asylum claims while enjoying holidays abroad, exploiting British taxpayer-funded hotels and legal aid.
Paris Mayor's £10.5K Designer Dress Expenses Scandal
Left-wing Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo faces intense scrutiny after attempting to conceal extravagant expenses, including a €12,000 designer dress, sparking outrage over taxpayer-funded luxury.
National Guard Deployed as Gardeners in Washington DC
In a surreal twist, National Guard troops stationed in Washington DC have been photographed performing menial gardening tasks, including weeding and rubbish collection, around the Tidal Basin. The images have ignited a fierce debate about the appropriate
Canadian Premier spends £450K taxpayer money on Marxist comedian
Outrage in Canada as Premier Doug Ford's government is exposed for spending nearly half a million pounds of public funds on a self-proclaimed communist comedian to write speeches and jokes.
Town Fury Over $22k Giant Eggplant and Peach Statues
Westminster, Maryland, faces a fierce public backlash after the local council approved $22,000 for controversial giant sculptures of an eggplant and a peach, sparking a heated debate about fiscal responsibility and public art.
Fury over £4m 'Bat Bridge' funded by taxpayers
A Reform UK councillor in Bexley is leading a revolt against a £4 million 'eco-bridge' designed for bats and other wildlife, branding it a scandalous waste of public money amidst a cost-of-living crisis.
Admiral: Whitehall 'Blob' Sabotaging UK Defence
Exclusive: Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, the UK's Chief of the Defence Staff, delivers a devastating critique of the Whitehall establishment, branding the state as 'not working' and stifling crucial military reform with bureaucratic inertia.
Trump's 2019 UK state visit cost taxpayers £2.6m
Exclusive figures obtained by The Independent unveil the multi-million pound price tag for the controversial state visit, with policing costs soaring into the millions.
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