17 h. ago 'Britain's kindest plumber' who became an internet hero misled his army of fans and donors with photos of vulnerable customers

James Anderson , a plumber from Burnley, Lancashire, founded community interest company (CIC) Depher and earned the nickname 'Britain's kindest plumber'.

Economics

18 h. ago 'Britain's kindest plumber' misled public with photos of vulnerable customers he helped during cost

James Anderson , a plumber from Burnley, Lancashire, founded community interest company (CIC) Depher and earned the nickname 'Britain's kindest plumber'.

Economics

34 h. ago More than 7,300 Afghans to be resettled in UK after MoD data leak, says National Audit Office

Watchdog’s report says government is unable to calculate exact cost of response to data breach, raising doubt over £850m estimateMore than 7,300 Afghans are expected to be resettled in the UK as a result of a major government data breach, according to a National Audit Office report that raises doubts over officials’ claims of a £850m cost.The accidental leak by an MoD official in 2022 of 18,700 Afghans’ details who had worked with or for the British government led to the opening of a new route by which those endangered could seek relocation to the UK from their home country. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Scrapping of audit watchdog for English councils ‘led to soaring costs and chaos’

High critical report finds that instead of promised annual saving of £100m, fees have rocketed amid financial crisisDavid Cameron’s “bonfire of the quangos” decision to abolish England’s council spending watchdog has left a broken system that is costing taxpayers more money than it was promised to save.In a highly critical report, academics at the University of Sheffield said the coalition government of the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats had promised savings of £100m a year by abolishing the Audit Commission. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago Guests say one type of wedding where couples shouldn't get gifts

Wedding guests are finding ways to cut costs

Politics

3 w. ago Going to university costs an extra £56K on top of student loans

The Higher Education Policy Institute (Hepi) found rising costs are increasing the burden on families of sending their child to study away from home.

Economics

3 w. ago University students must work 20 hours a week to meet living costs – report

The findings come as students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland receive their exam results on Thursday.

Economics