Over 120 leading economists, including Nobel winner Joseph Stiglitz, demand immediate suspension of Sri Lanka's debt repayments following catastrophic Cyclone Ditwah, which killed 600 and destroyed thousands of homes.
Senior DWP officials face mounting criticism for a 'misleading' response to systemic failings that plunged hundreds of thousands of unpaid carers into debt. Read the full report.
A Blackburn family was barred from over 1,300 stations for 19 months after being accused of a £20.01 fuel theft they insist they paid for in cash. Read their story and the wider issue with ANPR evidence.
A 70% surge in rural protests across China reveals a crisis of returning migrant workers and local government debt, sparking clashes over land and livelihoods. Explore the deepening social fissures.
Croydon Council is set for a £120m funding boost over three years after a historic government review. The new Fair Funding 2.0 model aims to better reflect local need, but the borough's massive debt remains a challenge. Read the full story.
World Athletics warns the Michael Johnson-backed Grand Slam Track may not return in 2026 despite bankruptcy filing. Stars like Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone are owed hundreds of thousands. Read the full financial crisis details.
A top DWP civil servant has blamed claimants for the carer's allowance crisis, contradicting an official review that found systemic failures. Over 180,000 carers face life-changing debts.
A Labour MP's viral TikTok uses biscuits to illustrate the UK's debt crisis and economic stagnation. Discover his novel approach to political storytelling.
Glasgow South MP Gordon McKee uses custard creams to explain UK debt-to-GDP ratio in viral video, leading a new wave of creative political communication on social media.
Thames Water reveals a 75% surge in complaints as it negotiates a bailout to tackle its £20bn debt. Read the latest on the utility giant's financial struggle.
Leon founder John Vincent reveals potential site closures and job cuts as he battles to restore the struggling fast-food chain to its former health. Read his full recovery plan.
Thames Water reports a £386m half-year profit, driven by higher bills, but warns of a potential rapid collapse into government control due to its £17bn debt crisis. Read the latest on the utility's precarious future.
Beyond the public feud with Chancellor Rachel Reeves, the OBR's reports reveal a perilous long-term fiscal outlook for the UK, with high debt and demographic pressures risking financial stability. Read the full analysis.
The Australian Tax Office has relaunched a campaign to recover $5.3bn from 325,000 taxpayers, including debts dating back to 2017. Read about the revised scheme and its implications.
Cyclones and extreme weather have killed over 1,300 people across Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and Thailand. Rescue efforts continue as hundreds remain missing. Read the latest updates.
Cyclone Ditwah has killed over 400 in Sri Lanka, devastating homes. As families face the emotional and physical toll, India and Pakistan send helicopters and cargo planes to assist with rescue and recovery.
Two London women are stranded without food or water in Sri Lanka's tea mountains after Cyclone Ditwah-triggered landslides. Their daughter criticises the UK Foreign Office's lack of evacuation plan. Read more.
Residents of Sri Lanka's east coast describe the terror of Cyclone Ditwah, which killed 14 and displaced thousands. Read their harrowing stories and the ongoing recovery efforts.
Devastating floods across South and Southeast Asia have killed more than 1,100 people. Sri Lanka and Indonesia deploy military as millions are affected by extreme weather.
Catastrophic flooding across South and Southeast Asia has killed over 1,100 people, with hundreds missing. Rescue efforts continue as communities face devastation. Read the latest updates.
Cyclone Ditwah has killed over 400 in Sri Lanka's worst floods in 20 years. The UK Foreign Office updates travel advice. Here's what British tourists need to know.
Rescue efforts intensify as cyclones and extreme flooding devastate Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and Thailand, with the death toll exceeding 1,000. Authorities warn of ongoing dangers.
Rescue operations intensify across Asia as extreme weather claims over 1,000 lives. Get the latest on the floods in Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and Thailand.
Catastrophic flooding and landslides across Southeast Asia have killed over 1,000 people. Rescue teams are in a desperate race against time to find survivors. Follow the latest developments here.
An elderly woman in Stafford was left without heating due to a faulty British Gas prepayment meter, highlighting systemic customer service failures across UK energy suppliers, including billing errors and threats to minors.
Devastating flash floods and landslides across Asia have killed nearly 1,000 people. Sri Lanka and Indonesia deploy military forces for rescue and relief operations. Read the latest.
Floodwaters rise in Colombo, Sri Lanka, displacing thousands as cyclone death toll nears 200. Hundreds remain missing after heavy rains and mudslides.
Cyclone Ditwah claims nearly 200 lives in Sri Lanka's deadliest natural disaster since 2017. Colombo submerged as international aid mobilises. Read the latest updates.
A 79-year-old disabled widow from Dudley was pursued for a 2p debt due to a computer error, threatening her credit rating and causing immense stress. Discover how the situation was resolved.
Heavy rains from Cyclone Ditwah have caused devastating floods in Sri Lanka, leaving 69 dead and forcing over 18,000 evacuations. Rescue operations continue as waters rise.