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Met Police launch investigation into Reform UK donations following sting

Met Police launch investigation into Reform UK donations following sting

The Metropolitan Police have launched a formal criminal investigation into Reform UK following an undercover television sting capturing senior party figures discussing foreign funding.

Cost of Living ·10 Sep 2026, 00:39 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
The hidden benefits crisis of 42,000 teenagers quiet quitting college

The hidden benefits crisis of 42,000 teenagers quiet quitting college

An investigation by the Children's Commissioner revealed that tens of thousands of teenagers enrolled in colleges are severely absent, masking a hidden NEET population.

Cost of Living ·9 Sep 2026, 22:38 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
ADHD and anxiety benefit claimants face cuts for job support

ADHD and anxiety benefit claimants face cuts for job support

Unemployed young people with conditions like ADHD and anxiety face sweeping welfare overhauls that could replace benefit payments with employment support.

Cost of Living ·9 Sep 2026, 19:06 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Tommy Robinson faces allegations over hundreds of thousands in donations

Tommy Robinson faces allegations over hundreds of thousands in donations

A Channel 4 Dispatches investigation alleges right-wing activist Tommy Robinson mishandled hundreds of thousands of pounds in supporter donations.

Cost of Living ·8 Sep 2026, 20:36 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Israel-UK intelligence sharing could be harmed after West Bank row

Israel-UK intelligence sharing could be harmed after West Bank row

New UK sanctions targeting West Bank settlements have triggered a severe diplomatic crisis with Israel, threatening intelligence-sharing ties between the allies.

Cost of Living ·8 Sep 2026, 19:37 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
British men aiding Putin army recruiters remain active after UK fighter death

British men aiding Putin army recruiters remain active after UK fighter death

British men who helped a Yorkshire volunteer join Russian forces remain active abroad, raising questions over the enforcement of domestic laws.

Cost of Living ·8 Sep 2026, 10:37 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Sussex University student skips lectures over bus fare costs

Sussex University student skips lectures over bus fare costs

Rising commuting costs are forcing university students to skip lectures when single classes fail to justify expensive bus fares. This reflects a broader financial squeeze across higher education.

Cost of Living ·8 Sep 2026, 08:37 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Greece Unveils 17 Measures to Cut Taxes and Boost Incomes

Greece Unveils 17 Measures to Cut Taxes and Boost Incomes

The Greek government has unveiled a sweeping package of 17 economic reforms aimed at reducing taxes and raising wages across the country.

Cost of Living ·7 Sep 2026, 21:16 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Lloyds Bank reports first annual UK house price fall in nearly three years

Lloyds Bank reports first annual UK house price fall in nearly three years

UK property values have declined on an annual basis for the first time in nearly three years, falling by 0.4% to £298,468 as rising borrowing costs squeeze buyers.

Cost of Living ·7 Sep 2026, 20:08 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Australian general practices warned over bulk billing reforms viability

Australian general practices warned over bulk billing reforms viability

Australian general practices face operational warnings regarding the commercial viability of sweeping federal bulk-billing reforms amid rising business costs.

Cost of Living ·7 Sep 2026, 01:48 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Jaguar Land Rover faces 4,000 job cuts ahead of redundancy rollout

Jaguar Land Rover faces 4,000 job cuts ahead of redundancy rollout

Jaguar Land Rover has launched a voluntary redundancy programme threatening up to 4,000 jobs, triggering urgent talks between ministers and union leaders.

Cost of Living ·6 Sep 2026, 14:34 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Nigerian workers push for $365 minimum wage amid inflation

Nigerian workers push for $365 minimum wage amid inflation

Nigerian labor leaders are preparing to demand a statutory minimum wage of ₦500,000 to help workers cope with soaring inflation and high living costs.

Cost of Living ·5 Sep 2026, 18:05 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Nigel Farage's Reform UK conference speech derailed by hecklers and delay

Nigel Farage's Reform UK conference speech derailed by hecklers and delay

Nigel Farage's Reform UK conference speech derailed by hecklers and delay

Cost of Living ·4 Sep 2026, 23:01 ·Maeve Turner 5 min read
Labor avoids deep economic debate at national conference amid party unity

Labor avoids deep economic debate at national conference amid party unity

The Labor Party's national conference focused on maintaining a disciplined front, sidestepping contentious economic debates to prioritize targeted relief.

Cost of Living ·23 Jul 2026, 14:31 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Nehal Gandhi book exposes power imbalances in donor-grantee relationships

Nehal Gandhi book exposes power imbalances in donor-grantee relationships

Nehal Gandhi argues that philanthropic 'shape-shifting' to satisfy donor expectations often undermines community-rooted needs. She calls for a shift toward reciprocity and collaboration to replace traditional, transactional funding models.

Cost of Living ·22 Jul 2026, 10:02 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Supermarkets are not responsible for rising global grocery prices

Supermarkets are not responsible for rising global grocery prices

Economic analysis suggests that global grocery price hikes are driven by supply chain costs and commodities rather than retail profit-taking. Experts warn that proposed state-run supermarket initiatives may destabilize markets without addressing fundamental inflation drivers.

Cost of Living ·22 Jul 2026, 09:02 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Andy Burnham pledges economic reset as new PM with Healey at Treasury

Andy Burnham pledges economic reset as new PM with Healey at Treasury

Following the resignation of Sir Keir Starmer, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has appointed John Healey as Chancellor of the Exchequer. The administration's focus on regional decentralization and fiscal policy changes has triggered volatility in UK bond markets.

Cost of Living ·22 Jul 2026, 02:31 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
British passport cost rises to over £100 amid global ranking decline

British passport cost rises to over £100 amid global ranking decline

The cost for a standard adult online passport application has risen to £102 as the British passport's global ranking continues to decline.

Cost of Living ·21 Jul 2026, 02:50 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Andy Burnham Promises Tax Relief and Cost-of-Living Focus in First PM ...

Andy Burnham Promises Tax Relief and Cost-of-Living Focus in First PM ...

New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged a "breathing-space" agenda, targeting personal tax allowances and housing to combat the rising cost of living.

Cost of Living ·20 Jul 2026, 23:19 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
UK cost of living remains top public concern despite falling inflation rates

UK cost of living remains top public concern despite falling inflation rates

Recent data from the Office for National Statistics indicates that persistent costs for food and energy continue to strain British households. While inflation has slowed, the affordability crisis remains a primary concern for the public and policymakers.

Cost of Living ·20 Jul 2026, 21:18 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read