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Young Senator's Student Debt Cut Sparks Backlash

Australia's youngest senator, on a salary of nearly £125,000, faces criticism for celebrating a 20% student debt cut. Critics call the policy unfair, benefiting high earners most.

NSW bans 24/7 poker machines after 4am

Over 670 NSW pokies venues lose 24/7 gambling exemptions as government acts on research showing heightened harm after midnight. Read the full story.

Gen Z Debt: 27% Default, Risking Mortgages

Over a quarter of UK Gen Z have defaulted on debt. Learn what a default means, its serious consequences for your credit file, and how to avoid one to protect your financial future.

Online Gambling Tax Rises to 40% in Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces major increases to online gambling taxes, targeting games with the 'highest levels of harm'. Discover the full financial impact.

UK Gambling Revenue Hits £16.8bn, Up 7.3%

UK gambling revenue reached £16.8bn in the year to March, a 7.3% rise driven by online betting. As the Chancellor considers a tax hike, discover the full industry breakdown.

Women hit harder by public debt in Scotland

New research reveals women in Scotland are disproportionately driven into poverty by public debt collection. A wake-up call for policymakers to reform harsh recovery methods.

Gambling firms spent £2bn on ads amid tax debate

British gambling companies spent £2bn on advertising last year, exceeding tax revenues and sparking calls for Chancellor Rachel Reeves to increase gambling duties in the upcoming budget.

NCAA reverses gambling ban after NBA scandal

The NCAA has overturned its ban on college athletes betting on professional sports following an NBA mafia-linked gambling scandal. Discover how Division-I schools voted.

MLB to comply with Senate gambling investigation

Major League Baseball pledges full cooperation with a US Senate committee's request for documents on gambling probes. Commissioner Rob Manfred announces new $200 betting caps on individual pitches.

Melbourne Cup Betting Defies Economic Pressures

Despite cost-of-living pressures and growing ethical concerns, Australians continue to embrace Melbourne Cup betting traditions, with the 'race that stops a nation' showing remarkable resilience in the gambling market.

195,000 households get energy debts wiped clean

Major energy debt relief announced as regulator clears £25 million in outstanding bills for vulnerable households across Great Britain. Find out if you're eligible for this financial lifeline.

NBA Stars in Gambling Probe: Mafia Links Investigated

Exclusive: Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and coaching legend Chauncey Billups embroiled in federal investigation into illegal gambling ring with alleged mafia connections. Shocking details emerge about NBA wages being used in underground betting operation

Surrey Labour splits over £1.2bn council debt crisis

Exclusive: Labour faces internal division in Surrey as two councils consider breaking away amid government pressure to address catastrophic local authority debt. The political earthquake threatens Starmer's authority in traditional Tory heartlands.

Trump's $7.8 Trillion Debt Bomb Exposes GOP Hypocrisy

Exclusive analysis reveals stunning Republican U-turn on fiscal responsibility as Trump-era policies and pandemic spending drive US debt to unprecedented levels, creating a political minefield for the GOP.

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