3 h. ago Trump’s military takeover of US cities has already cost taxpayers nearly $500M

President’s decision to bolster urban law enforcement with federal forces in cities like Washington, Los Angeles and Chicago proving hugely costly, according to a report

Economics

1 week ago Nothing's too good for the workers! Doing up Keir Starmer's Downing Street flat cost the taxpayer nearly £30,000

Keir Starmer used effectively the maximum taxpayer funding allowed for redecorating and furnishing the No11 residence.

Economics

1 week ago Landry says LSU athletics director won’t pick next football coach after $95m fiasco

Landry bars AD Woodward from LSU coach searchGovernor rips $95m Brian Kelly deal, $54m buyoutCalls for accountability and ‘no more blank checks’Louisiana governor Jeff Landry has said he will not allow LSU athletics director Scott Woodward to choose the university’s next football coach, saying he would “let President Trump pick it before I let him do it” after what he called a series of reckless contracts that have cost taxpayers tens of millions of dollars.The governor’s remarks came days after LSU fired head coach Brian Kelly, who was lured from Notre Dame less than four years ago on a 10-year, $95m deal that has now imploded. Kelly’s dismissal followed a 49-25 home loss to Texas A&M that dropped the Tigers to 5-3 and capped a collapse from early-season title hopes to frustration. Continue reading...

Sport

2 w. ago UK aid cuts a tragic mistake that will put national security at risk, MPs warn

Savage aid cuts and a narrow focus on cost to the taxpayer risked undermining ‘the very reason the aid budget exists’, the International Development Committee says

Events

2 w. ago UK aid cuts a tragic mistake that will put national security risk, MPs say

Savage aid cuts and a narrow focus on cost to the taxpayer risked undermining ‘the very reason the aid budget exists’, the International Development Committee says

Events

2 w. ago Damning asylum hotel report finds Tory failures cost taxpayer billions of pounds

A long-awaited report by MPs found 'chaotic' Home Office policies under the Tories cost taxpayers billions and meant private firms raked in massive profits

Economics

3 w. ago The real cost of Andrew's Royal Lodge deal to the taxpayer as 'cast iron lease' makes it 'impossible' to evict him despite public outcry

Prince Andrew has lived for two decades rent-free at Royal Lodge, paying just 'one peppercorn (if demanded) per annum' - according to the terms made public by the Crown Estate.

Economics

4 w. ago Illegal migrants facing deportation 'are given art classes and IT lessons... at a cost to the taxpayer'

Prisoners and those having their immigration status decided at Brook House and Tinsley House, near Gatwick Airport, will apparently have access to a range of luxuries including 'welfare buddies'.

Economics

4 w. ago Digital ID risks becoming another 'costly white elephant', Liberal Democrats warn as figures show existing Government IT projects will cost taxpayers £31 billion

Analysis has found that most major Government IT schemes are already delayed or over budget , prompting warnings that the new plan for mandatory digital ID will suffer the same fate.

Economics