Civil Service workforce reaches highest level in nearly 20 years
New figures reveal the UK Civil Service has grown to 554,000 staff, its largest size since 2006. Explore the drivers behind this surge and the government's plans for future reform.
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Venmo service outage disrupts money transfers
Venmo users across the US faced major disruptions sending and receiving money on Wednesday evening. The payment app, with 92 million active users, confirmed it is working on a fix. Read the latest updates.
Switzerland votes on mandatory national service for women
Swiss voters decide on a landmark referendum that could compel women to undertake national service, a move testing European views on civic duty during the Ukraine war.
Swiss Vote: Women in National Service?
Swiss voters decide on a landmark referendum to require women to perform national service, a move supporters say boosts cohesion but critics warn burdens women. Find out the result.
Financial Infidelity: Money Secrets Destroy Relationships
Relationship expert Tracey Cox reveals how hidden debts and secret accounts are destroying UK relationships. Discover when financial secrecy becomes betrayal and how to protect your partnership.
Money Confidence Gap Hinders UK Social Mobility
New research reveals a stark money confidence gap in the UK, where background trumps income. Discover how it affects you and the vital solutions experts recommend.
USPS Proposes Price Hikes After $9 Billion Annual Loss
The US Postal Service reports a $9.5bn loss, proposing significant price increases and warning of an 'urgent need' for legislative changes to ensure its survival.
Husband's Secret £100k Inheritance Shatters Marriage
A British wife's world collapses after discovering her husband concealed a massive inheritance, raising questions about trust and financial transparency in relationships.
HMRC failed 85 million taxpayer calls in decade
Shocking figures reveal HMRC failed to answer 85 million taxpayer calls over ten years, exposing a broken customer service system leaving millions frustrated and unheard.
Microsoft Azure Hit By Major Global Outage
Microsoft's cloud computing platform Azure experienced widespread service disruptions, affecting businesses and users globally with login failures and connectivity issues.
Love Island star's council tax nightmare over visa issues
Love Island champion Toni Lait faces council tax turmoil after moving in with footballer boyfriend Marcelo, with visa complications creating an unexpected bureaucratic battle for the reality star.
Farage: Cut 140,000 Civil Service Jobs, Ban Woke Agenda
Nigel Farage announces radical plan to cut Civil Service by 140,000 positions, making it easier to dismiss officials while banning diversity initiatives in sweeping Whitehall overhaul.
Lily Allen's Financial Woes Amid David Harbour Marriage Strain
Singer Lily Allen faces mounting financial pressures as her property portfolio bleeds money while navigating marriage challenges with Stranger Things star David Harbour.
£75k book habit destroyed our relationship
A woman reveals how spending £75,000 on books for her partner led to the collapse of their relationship, in this cautionary tale about love and financial boundaries.
FCA Under Fire Over Soaring Consumer Complaints
The Financial Conduct Authority faces mounting criticism as consumer complaints against financial firms skyrocket, revealing serious gaps in investor protection and regulatory oversight.
Labour demands probe into Cabinet Secretary's Tory links
Labour Party escalates pressure on Cabinet Secretary Simon Case over undisclosed Conservative Party connections, demanding immediate investigation into potential conflicts of interest at the heart of government.
The Zip Catastrophe: Britain's Everyday Frustration
From stuck trousers to broken bags, one writer declares war on the humble zip after yet another frustrating failure. Discover why this common fastener is causing nationwide annoyance.
Global Internet Outage Hits Eight Sleep and Amazon
Major internet services including Eight Sleep and Amazon experienced widespread outages, leaving users unable to access smart devices and online platforms. Technical experts scramble to restore connectivity.
Katie Price Still In Shock Over Bankruptcy
Reality star Katie Price opens up about her ongoing financial struggles and bankruptcy journey in candid new podcast interview, revealing the emotional toll of her money woes.
Crown Prosecution Service faces major overhaul after review
The Crown Prosecution Service is set for significant reforms after a damning report revealed systemic failures in case handling and communication with victims.
Amazon AWS outage disrupts McDonald's, Snapchat globally
A major Amazon Web Services failure caused global disruption, taking down McDonald's mobile ordering, Snapchat, and streaming services in widespread outage.
Major UK Internet Outage Hits Snapchat and Amazon
Thousands of Britons reported widespread internet disruptions affecting major platforms including Snapchat, Amazon and Steam. Downdetector recorded massive spike in outage reports across multiple services.
Lloyds Banking Group Hit by Major Service Outage
Thousands of UK banking customers were left stranded as Lloyds Banking Group services crashed, leaving accounts inaccessible and payments failing across multiple major banks.
Waitress confronts customer over zero tip in London restaurant
A London waitress went viral after publicly challenging a customer who left no gratuity. The heated exchange raises questions about tipping culture in UK hospitality.
ADHD Adults Face 5x Higher Financial Crisis Risk
Groundbreaking UK research reveals adults with ADHD are nearly five times more likely to face serious financial difficulties, with new study exposing the devastating mental health impact of money struggles.
Personal insolvencies surge 21% across England and Wales
New government figures reveal a worrying 21% increase in personal insolvencies across England and Wales, with thousands more facing financial collapse amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.
Husband uses cruises to meet women, wife pays bills
A betrayed wife reveals how her husband uses luxury cruise holidays as his personal dating playground while she remains at home footing the expensive bills.
Elite Credit Card Service Meltdown: Customers Abandoned
Exclusive investigation reveals alarming customer service failures at premium credit card providers Citi and Chase, leaving elite cardholders stranded without promised benefits and support.
Royal Mail Faces Ofcom Probe Over Delivery Target Failures
Ofcom launches formal investigation into Royal Mail after it missed first and second class delivery targets, raising concerns about postal service reliability across the UK.
Royal Mail fined £5.6m for missing delivery targets
Royal Mail faces massive £5.6 million penalty after regulator Ofcom finds the postal service missed first and second class delivery targets for 2022-23, affecting millions of customers across the UK.
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