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.

Winter fuel allowance: the scammers pounce on government U-turn

Winter Fuel Allowance Scams Surge After Unexpected Government Policy Flip

Scammers are sending misleading text messages pretending to be from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), encouraging elderly recipients ...

Why does British Gas keep playing dumb over my faulty smart meter?

British Gas Stumped: What’s Behind the Ongoing Smart Meter Issues?

My Smart Meter Has Stopped Working Properly Like many others, I find myself among the millions who have experienced their ...

Parking permit mix-up cost £110 and then £150 in fines

Costly Confusion: Parking Permit Error Leads to £260 in Fines

The Cardiff council revoked a parking permit after their request for additional details was overlooked in a driver’s spam email ...

Saga left me in the lurch over home insurance cover

Home Insurance Nightmare: How Saga Failed to Provide Crucial Cover

I was in the middle of a subsidence claim but I’ve seen RSA is no longer offering future cover My ...

My friends had to subsidise the cost of running my vital oxygen therapy

Friends Rally to Cover Costs of Essential Oxygen Therapy: A Lifesaving Gesture

While I was temporarily residing with friends and relatives, financial assistance to offset high electricity bills was discontinued. My health ...

UK food inflation: why your barbecue meat is becoming more expensive

Skyrocketing BBQ Costs: Unpacking the Surge in UK Food Prices

Prices of Burgers, Sausages, and Chicken See Sharp Increase; Cheese Slices, Brioche Buns, and Soft Drinks Also Become More Expensive ...

Airbnb guest says images were altered in false £12,000 damage claim

Airbnb Guest Accuses Host of Faking Photos in £12,000 Damage Dispute

Woman Receives Apology and Nearly £4,300 Refund After Alleging Host Used Altered Photos Airbnb has issued an apology to a ...

UK student bank accounts: the best perks, from railcards to cheap meals

Unlock the Best UK Student Bank Accounts: Top Perks from Railcards to Dining Deals

As the anticipation around result days grows, we delve into the offerings of major banks for students heading to university. ...

Fake savings ads: ‘One of the most sophisticated scams we have seen’

Beware of Deceptive Discount Ads: Experts Call It a Highly Advanced Scam

Individuals are being deceived into transferring funds that are subsequently stolen by con artists pretending to represent financial entities like ...

Right to buy in England ‘fuelled housing crisis and cost taxpayers £200bn’

Right to Buy Policy in England: A £200 Billion Cost and Housing Crisis Catalyst

Common Wealth Study Labels Mass Sale of Council Homes as One of Britain’s Biggest Giveaways The right-to-buy initiative established by ...