Reform UK unveils radical plan to slash 68,500 civil service posts, saving taxpayers £5.2bn a year. Party vows to end 'woke' policies and 'bloat' if Nigel Farage becomes PM. Read the full details.
North Lanarkshire Provost Kenny Duffy used taxpayer money to host his suspended husband at a glamorous charity ball. Critics demand repayment.
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.
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.
The Victorian government announces a plan to cut public service staff costs by 10% to save A$1.6 billion. Learn the details and potential impacts of this major austerity measure.
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.
A new survey reveals the Black Friday purchases Brits most regret, with clothes and takeaways topping the list. Discover the full ranking and expert spending tips.
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.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers confirms department heads must identify savings from lower-priority spending, denying major job cuts while redirecting funds to Medicare and tax relief.
Senate Republicans propose slashing funding for US energy grid modernisation by 25%, a move critics warn could exacerbate rising household bills and grid reliability issues. Discover the implications.
UK shoppers are predicted to spend nearly £14 billion this Black Friday weekend. Discover the top spending trends and expert tips to avoid scams and find genuine deals.
New polling reveals 67% of Britons want Rachel Reeves to cut government spending rather than increase taxes in this week's crucial Budget. Discover the public's verdict on Labour's economic leadership.
New poll reveals overwhelming public preference for spending reductions rather than tax increases to address Budget black hole. Read the full analysis ahead of Wednesday's crucial announcement.
Shocking investigation reveals Queensland councils spending thousands on basic infrastructure like $48,000 barbecues and $60,000 taps due to excessive regulations.
Massive WHO staff cuts of nearly 25% will severely impact global health security and disease outbreak response, experts warn. The world faces increased health risks.
Nigel Farage's Reform UK unveils five major spending cuts totalling £25bn, challenging Rachel Reeves to avoid 'treacherous' tax rises on Britons. Will the Chancellor listen?
A Reform-led Kent council repainted 'School Keep Clear' markings outside a primary school closed since 2016. The £350 error has been branded a 'farce' and waste of public money. Read the full story.
Australia's national science agency CSIRO announces up to 350 job cuts, described as 'worst cuts ever seen' and a 'sad day for publicly funded science'.
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.
Plymouth residents outraged as city centre regeneration costs triple to £36.8m. Concrete benches, rusty metal and dry stream leave locals questioning council spending priorities.
Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy confronts criticism as Wandsworth Council spends £15,000 on 'Billy the Badger' mascot costume while cutting essential services, sparking public outrage.
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.
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch delivers stark warning to Labour government, urging radical spending cuts and welfare reform over tax increases in upcoming budget.
A leading UK supermarket has launched dramatic price cuts on over 200 everyday items, bringing relief to shoppers struggling with rising food costs. The strategic move targets staples including bread, milk, and fresh produce.
New Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts Britain's economic reality as experts warn of 'dark clouds' gathering over public finances, with tough decisions on tax and spending looming.
New Which? research reveals nearly 90% of British households are cutting back on essentials amid the ongoing cost of living crisis, with energy and food prices hitting hardest.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces mounting pressure as leaked documents reveal potential tax hikes and spending cuts, contradicting Labour's election promises. Exclusive analysis shows the economic challenges ahead.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer accuses Conservatives of planning irresponsible pre-election spending that could cripple the next government, as he outlines his party's economic priorities.
The Canadian government has unveiled a stark austerity budget featuring sweeping spending cuts and tax increases as the nation confronts its first recession in over a decade. Key public services face significant reductions while households brace for finan
Nigel Farage's Reform UK party announces dramatic economic policy featuring £40bn tax cuts, public spending freeze, and immigration reduction targets ahead of potential power-sharing talks.