London councils spend £555m on private firms in 2024
Exclusive report reveals London councils' £555m reliance on consultants and outsourcing firms for basic services, raising democratic concerns. Read the full investigation.
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UK bills to fund £2bn yearly subsidies for EDF nuclear
British energy bill payers will fund £2bn annually to EDF for Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C nuclear plants. Discover how Contracts for Difference impact your bills.
Cricket stars warned not to sign Hundred contracts
The Professional Cricketers' Association advises players against signing The Hundred contracts amid a dispute with franchise owners over controversial 12-month release clauses. Learn more about the standoff.
TfL's £4.3m annual phone bill revealed
Transport for London discloses it spent £4 million annually with O2 before switching to Vodafone. Discover the full financial details revealed by a Freedom of Information request.
Lambeth mums protest over 'fake casual' maternity pay
Protesters demand proper maternity pay for Lambeth leisure centre staff on 'fake casual' contracts. Join the fight for workers' rights in Brixton.
Arsenal's Full Squad Contract Expiry Dates Revealed
Arsenal are progressing on a new Bukayo Saka deal as we break down every first-team player's contract expiry date. Discover the Gunners' long-term plans.
RMT: Bring Tube Cleaners In-House
RMT union demands London Underground cleaning contracts be brought in-house, as over 2,000 outsourced cleaners are denied sick pay and fair pensions. A demonstration is planned at City Hall.
Microsoft 'ripped off NHS' in £700m deal, say MPs
Labour MP alleges Microsoft overcharged the NHS in major software contracts as MPs call for more government spending with British tech firms. Discover the details.
Sports lawyer Simon Leaf on life-changing legal battles
Discover how sports lawyer Simon Leaf handles everything from £1bn deals to heart condition diagnoses for footballers. Learn about the unseen legal world shaping modern sports.
Hospital cleaners secure £2,000 pay rise after strike vote
Nearly 400 hospital cleaners and porters in South London have won improved pay and conditions after threatening strike action over unequal contracts.
Alex Karp: Palantir's Surveillance Tech Under Scrutiny
Explore the controversial journey of Palantir CEO Alex Karp, whose data analysis technology fuels global surveillance while his political allegiances shift dramatically.
NHS staff secure improved contracts after strike action threat
Over 330 low-paid NHS workers at St George's, Epsom and St Helier hospitals have secured full Agenda for Change contracts following strike vote. The deal addresses pay disparities and provides backdated benefits worth millions.
UK Watchdogs Must Act on Rip-Off Bills
New report reveals how complex contracts and poor regulation in services from mobiles to insurance are fuelling inflation and shortchanging UK consumers. Calls for stronger watchdog action.
Reform Public Procurement to Boost UK Growth
Chancellor Rachel Reeves urged to reform the UK's £400bn public procurement system, criticised as bureaucratic and costly, to drive economic growth and savings.
Nauru leader's secret Canberra visit sparks scrutiny
Nauru's President David Adeang made surprise meetings with Australian ministers amid deportation transfers and alleged bikie gang security contracts. Read the full investigation.
Migrant Hotel Chain Rated UK's Worst For Satisfaction
Exclusive investigation uncovers how a major hotel group accommodating asylum seekers received the UK's lowest guest satisfaction scores while earning millions from government contracts.
McGinn: Proving myself against younger, sexier players
Aston Villa and Scotland star John McGinn opens up about the constant pressure to prove himself against younger talent in modern football's competitive landscape.
Michelle Mone-linked firm owes £39m in taxes
A company connected to Conservative peer Michelle Mone owes HMRC £39 million in unpaid taxes, raising fresh questions about government procurement during the pandemic.
Starbucks baristas strike in major UK union dispute
Thousands of Starbucks workers across Britain are walking out in what could become the largest strike in the company's UK history, demanding fair contracts and proper union recognition.
Clearsprings Profits Plunge in Asylum Accommodation Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals dramatic profit decline at Clearsprings Ready Homes, the billion-pound firm housing asylum seekers across Britain, amid growing controversy over accommodation standards.
Most UK jobseekers fail to secure long-term work
Shocking new research reveals most jobseekers remain trapped in temporary roles as private employment agencies struggle to deliver permanent positions. Discover why the system is failing workers across Britain.
Tax Office pays private debt collector £42m
The Australian Taxation Office has paid debt recovery firm RecoveriesCorp over £42 million to chase unpaid taxes, raising serious questions about outsourcing public debt collection to private contractors.
Fujitsu faces contract ban over Post Office scandal
Exclusive investigation reveals Fujitsu's extensive government contracts continue despite Post Office Horizon scandal, as ministers face mounting pressure to sever ties with the tech giant.
Google & Amazon's Secret Israel Contract Code Exposed
Explosive investigation reveals how tech giants Google and Amazon embedded secret code names in a massive cloud contract supporting Israeli military operations, raising serious ethical questions about corporate involvement in conflict zones.
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