Brit reveals hidden costs of moving to Canada
A Manchester expat in Vancouver shares the shocking price of skiing and healthcare, despite Canada topping relocation searches. Discover the financial reality behind the dream.
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Reform UK's turbulent first seven months in local power
After taking control of 10 councils, Reform UK's 'anti-woke' agenda faces the reality of local government in Lancashire. Helen Pidd reports on care home closures and rising complaints.
Trump's golf trips could cost taxpayers $300m
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.
Schools face 4.9% funding cut risk over SEND costs
UK schools risk a 4.9% real-terms funding cut per pupil if the Department for Education absorbs rising SEND costs, warns the OBR. Discover the implications for mainstream education.
Christmas market stall rents hit festive traders hard
As UK Christmas markets open across the country, small businesses face eye-watering stall rental costs while visitors complain about high prices. Discover the true cost of festive trading.
Queensland's $48k BBQs and $60k Taps Shock Ratepayers
Shocking investigation reveals Queensland councils spending thousands on basic infrastructure like $48,000 barbecues and $60,000 taps due to excessive regulations.
Scottish Government costs surge £53m in one year
Scottish Government operating costs balloon to £856m despite remote working. IT spending rises £25m while accommodation savings remain minimal. Taxpayers face growing bill.
Councils Sell Assets to Avoid Bankruptcy
Facing a financial crisis, 60% of key English councils plan to sell social clubs and sports centres to fund soaring social care costs. Explore the stark choices local authorities are making.
Driver's £36k legal fight over £80 parking fine
A driver won a four-year legal fight against a £80 parking fine, but the victory cost her over £36,000 in legal fees. Discover the full story behind this landmark UK parking law case.
Judge condemns 'astronomical' private care costs
A judge has criticised 'astronomical' costs charged by private care providers after a council agreed to pay almost £300,000 for a teenage boy's placement. Discover the urgent call for government intervention.
School Transport Costs Surge 24%, Councils Warn of Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals English councils' home-to-school transport costs have surged by 24%, leaving vulnerable families and local authorities in financial distress.
EV Charging Costs Skyrocket 75% - Are You Paying Too Much?
New data reveals electric vehicle owners are facing massive price hikes at public charging points, with costs increasing by up to 75% in some areas. Discover which networks are charging the most and how to save on your EV charging bills.
4 Times Parents Needn't Pay for Child's Car
Discover the surprising situations where parents have no legal obligation to pay for their child's car, insurance, or running costs. Essential reading for UK families navigating motoring expenses.
Birmingham Council Bankruptcy "Probably Avoidable" Says Expert
Exclusive analysis reveals Birmingham City Council's financial collapse might have been prevented as expert questions Labour leadership's decision-making in Britain's second city.
50+ Ways to Slash Your Bills & Save £500+
Discover expert money-saving hacks that could save British households over £500 annually on energy, food, and household bills with simple lifestyle changes.
SEND transport costs crisis pushing families to brink
Soaring transport costs for SEND pupils in England are pushing families to the brink, with councils struggling to cope and parents forced to reduce working hours.
Connecticut Water War: Towns Clash Over Sewage Costs
A bitter financial dispute over sewage treatment costs has erupted between Watertown and Waterbury, Connecticut, threatening local services and revealing deep tensions between the neighbouring communities.
Birmingham Council Bankruptcy: Inside Britain's Worst Council Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how accounting failures and political paralysis pushed Birmingham City Council into the biggest local government financial crisis in UK history, forcing devastating cuts to essential services.
This Morning viewers stunned by £700 monthly car insurance
This Morning viewers were left in complete disbelief when a guest revealed her staggering £700-per-month car insurance premium, sparking outrage and debate about the UK's insurance crisis.
Child costs hit £250,000 in Australia
Shocking new research from the Australian Institute of Family Studies reveals the true cost of raising children in Australia, with housing and education driving expenses to unprecedented levels.
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.
Woking gets £500m bailout in council shake-up
The bankrupt Woking Borough Council secures a massive government rescue package as Surrey County Council takes control of key services in a dramatic local government overhaul.
Woking Council declares bankruptcy with £1.9bn debt
Woking Borough Council faces financial collapse with a staggering £1.9bn deficit, joining a growing list of UK local authorities in crisis. Discover how risky investments and government funding cuts created this perfect storm.
Residents forced to pay £1,200 for play area log
Families in a Lincolnshire village are furious after being charged £1,200 for a simple wooden log placed in a play area, with the local council defending the controversial decision.
Council Tax Crisis: Local Authorities Demand Funding Overhaul
UK councils issue urgent warning to Chancellor Rachel Reeves as financial pressures threaten essential services including social care, libraries and bin collections.
EVs Cost More Than Petrol Cars, New Study Reveals
Groundbreaking research from the UK shows electric vehicles are now more expensive to fuel than their petrol counterparts, challenging government net-zero policies and consumer assumptions about EV ownership costs.
Cardiff Council abolishes cabinet system in governance overhaul
Cardiff Council votes to abolish its cabinet model, returning to a committee system that promises greater transparency and cross-party involvement in decision-making.
Aisle seat surcharges hit Australian event-goers
Furious spectators are being hit with unexpected 'aisle seat' fees when they need to leave their seats during major sporting and entertainment events across Australia.
Council spends £1.6M on asylum seeker bus travel
A struggling Yorkshire council faces backlash after revealing it spends millions annually on free bus travel for asylum seekers while cutting essential local services and raising council tax.
NZ Government Dramatically Cuts Māori Council Representation
New Zealand's coalition government has dramatically reduced guaranteed Māori representation on local councils, cutting dedicated seats by more than half in a move critics call a devastating blow to indigenous rights.
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