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.

The ‘closing down sale’ scam: when bargains are too good to be true

Beware of Liquidation Fraud: When Deals Seem Too Tempting to Be Real

Scam Alerts: Beware of Urgent Clearance Sales on Facebook and Instagram Scammers are increasingly using Facebook and Instagram to post ...

The never-ending drama of dealing with errant energy companies

Endless Struggles With Misbehaving Energy Firms: What You Need to Know

Three spine-chilling tales of familiar plots, dramatic turns, and unexpected comedy The energy sector is consistently a source of high ...

My car was towed away by the AA … then it went on a 15,000-mile journey

Shocking Revelation: My Car Towed by AA Embarks on a Mysterious 15,000-Mile Expedition

My Six-Month Ordeal to Retrieve My Car After Reporting It Stolen In January, my car failed to start, prompting me ...

British Gas sent a bill for £3,000 despite big credit

British Gas Issues Whopping £3,000 Bill Despite Customer’s Large Credit Balance

From Credit to Debit and Back: A British Gas Billing Saga Last year, The Guardian shared the story of Fiona ...

Aviva denied our sick son help after five-month wait

Insurance Nightmare: Aviva Leaves Family in Despair After Long Delay in Aid for Ill Child

My husband has had to leave his job to care for our son, yet our claim for critical illness coverage ...

Heat pumps could halve heating bills with energy system reform, study finds

Slash Your Heating Bills in Half with Heat Pump Revolution, Study Reveals

Proposals to reduce electricity costs, such as eliminating certain taxes, could greatly benefit heat pump efficiency, reveals thinktank Families could ...

‘Garnet red with a delicious flavour’: the best supermarket strawberry jams, tasted and rated

Scrumptious Scoop: Top-Rated Supermarket Strawberry Jams Revealed!

Jam is a beloved staple at breakfast, primarily made of fruit and sugar, sometimes enhanced with pectin and citric acid. ...

‘Financial wellbeing’ app targets low-wage workers with high-interest loans

Boost Your Financial Health: New App Offers Quick Loans for Low-Income Employees

Concerns Arise as Wagestream Provides Loans Up to £25,000 to Employees at Major UK Companies Employees in lower-wage positions are ...

Parents in England to pay more for school lunches as caterers blame rising costs

Skyrocketing Costs Force Parents in England to Shell Out More for School Lunches

As schools in England kick off a new academic year, parents are grappling with increased costs for school lunches. Catering ...

Car buying: choosing a trendy paint colour can have hidden costs

Car Shopping Secrets: Hidden Costs of Trendy Paint Colors Revealed!

Choosing the Right Car Color: More Than Just Aesthetic Appeal When selecting your new car’s color, you might think of ...