As Donald Trump constructs his opulent Florida residence, millions of Americans face food insecurity in a stark tale of two Americas. The Full Story podcast investigates the growing inequality divide.
Exclusive investigation reveals Hounslow Council spent thousands on fine dining and luxury hotels while implementing austerity measures affecting local residents.
New data exposes the staggering amount UK government departments are pouring into artificial intelligence technology, with spending reaching unprecedented levels across Whitehall.
Republican senators trigger government funding crisis by rejecting stopgap spending bill, setting stage for potential federal shutdown and escalating Washington tensions.
Labour leaders hint at possible tax rises to fund public services, breaking with pre-election tradition in unusual pre-budget speech positioning.
Facing its worst economic crisis in decades, Canada unveils a controversial budget featuring sweeping spending cuts and tax hikes that will impact every household.
Exclusive investigation reveals Westminster council spent £1.2m on luxury apartment for former councillor while homelessness crisis deepens across London.
Nigel Farage's Reform UK party announces dramatic economic policy featuring income tax cuts, NHS spending freeze, and immigration restrictions in bold pre-election move.
Exclusive analysis reveals the Chancellor faces a critical choice: break manifesto promises with strategic tax increases or risk collapsing public services. The political stakes have never been higher.
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.
Grant Shapps warns that Britain's stagnant economy and weak growth forecasts are creating direct consequences for defence spending and military capability.
New data reveals Australians are fundamentally changing their spending patterns - drinking less alcohol, forgoing flu vaccinations, and switching to supermarket home brands amid economic pressures.
Shocking new figures reveal London's fire brigade, police and ambulance services wasted over £11 million responding to malicious false alarms and hoax calls last year, raising serious concerns about resource allocation.
Wealthy London residents are splashing up to £20,000 on professional Halloween decorations, creating spectacular displays that are terrifyingly expensive.
The Bureau of Meteorology's controversial website overhaul has cost Australian taxpayers a staggering $33.4 million, with the final price tag revealed after widespread public outrage over functionality issues and downtime.
In a bold move challenging fiscal restraint demands, Labour commits to maintaining higher annual spending on animal welfare and environmental standards, signalling a major policy shift.
A scathing National Audit Office investigation exposes critical failures in Britain's £10bn Tempest fighter programme, warning of delays, capability gaps, and questionable spending decisions.
Exclusive: Leading economic experts condemn government's pre-election budget approach as 'fiscally irresponsible' and warn of dire consequences for public services and economic stability.
Acclaimed political cartoonist Ben Jennings delivers a chilling satire of the Chancellor's autumn budget, depicting Jeremy Hunt as a pumpkin-headed spectre haunting Britain with austerity measures disguised as treats.
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.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares her debut Autumn Budget with potential tax reforms, spending priorities and economic forecasts that could shape Britain's financial future.
Birmingham City Council faces unprecedented financial crisis as spending cuts fail to prevent effective bankruptcy. Expert analysis reveals the grim reality for residents and services.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts mounting economic pressures as Labour's spending plans come under intense scrutiny, with Treasury officials warning of difficult autumn decisions ahead.
Exclusive analysis reveals Australia's budget deficit has surged to a staggering $140 billion, prompting urgent warnings from Treasurer Andrew Leigh about the nation's fiscal future and the tough decisions ahead.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a stark reality - financial markets now dictate Britain's economic policy, forcing tough choices between investment and austerity in a high-stakes fiscal balancing act.
Fashion giant Next surprises markets with second profit upgrade, suggesting British shoppers remain resilient despite economic pressures. Strong third-quarter sales point to potential retail sector recovery.