Money

Follow the trail of money to uncover who really influences American policy. This investigative series dives into lobbying efforts, campaign financing, and corporate interests that impact government decisions and democracy.

Fix draughts and check your energy tariff: five steps to getting a home ready for winter

Beat the Cold: 5 Essential Steps to Winter-Proof Your Home and Save on Energy

As summer fades away, a few essential checks and maintenance tasks can help ensure that your home stays cozy through ...

PCN parking fines: drivers warned over rise in text scams

Parking Fine Scams Surge: Drivers Alerted to Increasing Text Message Frauds

Local authorities across the United Kingdom are alerting citizens about a new fraudulent SMS scheme that is rapidly spreading. The ...

Password1: how scammers exploit variations of your logins

“Password1” Exposed: How Scammers Manipulate Your Login Variations for Fraud

From implementing two-step verification to avoiding the reuse of passwords, here are essential measures to prevent hackers from accessing your ...

Red flags: how to avoid falling victim to a ‘money mule’ scam

Avoid Financial Traps: Essential Tips to Dodge ‘Money Mule’ Scams

The consequences of inadvertently receiving and distributing illicit funds through your bank account can be severe and long-lasting. Imagine a ...

Candy’s failure to fix safety issue has left me without a tumble dryer

Candy’s Safety Oversight Fail: My Tumble Dryer Nightmare Continues!

After an initial fix, the company canceled four subsequent appointments due to a directive to cease using the appliance and ...

I’ve racked up £3,000 in PCNs on the school run despite my blue badge

Blue Badge Holder Faces £3,000 in Fines: The Shocking Cost of School Run PCNs!

Short-Term Permits for Replacement Vehicles Ineffective in Preventing Fines from Newham Council I have received 19 penalty charge notices (PCNs) ...

Staysure wants £30 to amend travel insurance policy that cost £75

Staysure Charges £30 to Change £75 Policy: Is Your Travel Insurance Costing You More?

Alteration of Medical Declaration Leads to Unexpected Charges Upon contacting my travel insurance provider, Staysure, to update the medical information ...

Travel FX slow to refund £1,500 after Singapore dollars failed to show

Travel FX Delays £1,500 Refund: Singapore Dollars Missing in Action!

The currency exchange company required me to wait for an investigation by Royal Mail, leading me to purchase another £1,500 ...

Fun or frightful? Halloween Advent calendars hit the shelves

Halloween Advent Calendars: Spooky Fun or Too Frightful? Grab Yours Now!

Retail Stores Increase Inventory of Halloween Advent Calendars as the UK’s Interest and Expenditure on the Holiday Rise For those ...

Will the EU’s new fingerprint entry system cause gridlock? The Guardian tried it out

EU’s New Fingerprint System Tested: Will It Cause Travel Chaos at Borders?

The Long-Awaited Implementation of the EU Entry-Exit System After extensive delays and much anticipation, the day has finally come for ...