Exclusive investigation reveals how accounting failures and political paralysis pushed Birmingham City Council into the biggest local government financial crisis in UK history, forcing devastating cuts to essential services.
Senior Conservative Geoffrey Clifton-Brown challenges ministers over confidential settlement with Virginia Giuffre, demanding transparency about taxpayer money involvement.
A constitutional standoff has erupted in Westminster as ministers refuse to release legal advice about a controversial Liberal Democrat amendment, sparking accusations of parliamentary obstruction.
Exclusive: Labour faces internal division in Surrey as two councils consider breaking away amid government pressure to address catastrophic local authority debt. The political earthquake threatens Starmer's authority in traditional Tory heartlands.
The bankrupt Woking Borough Council secures a massive government rescue package as Surrey County Council takes control of key services in a dramatic local government overhaul.
Woking Borough Council faces financial collapse with a staggering £1.9bn deficit, joining a growing list of UK local authorities in crisis. Discover how risky investments and government funding cuts created this perfect storm.
The Australian opposition has launched fierce accusations against the Labor government, claiming they're deliberately concealing correspondence between the Prime Minister and ministers, sparking a major transparency debate in Canberra.
First Minister John Swinney faces scrutiny over a major Royal Bank of Scotland deal awarded without competitive tender, raising questions about government procurement transparency.
Government ministers face mounting pressure to explain why Downing Street officials secretly met with a former MI6 chief linked to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, raising serious questions about transparency and accountability.
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch faces mounting pressure after leaked WhatsApp conversations show she misled the public about correspondence with former Post Office chairman Henry Staunton.
Former immigration minister faces scrutiny after meeting with Jeffrey Epstein associate while new YouGov poll shows overwhelming public support for transparency about royal connections to convicted sex offender.
Victoria Prentis faces mounting pressure after undisclosed meeting with Chinese officials and Prime Minister's Office, raising transparency concerns in UK government.
Kent council leader launches internal investigation to identify who leaked recorded meeting, creating political turmoil for Reform UK amid transparency concerns.
UK councils issue urgent warning to Chancellor Rachel Reeves as financial pressures threaten essential services including social care, libraries and bin collections.
Explosive revelations emerge as Deputy Prime Minister Sussan Ley faces scrutiny over undisclosed meeting with Donald Trump during US trip, raising questions about government transparency and diplomatic protocols.
Cardiff Council votes to abolish its cabinet model, returning to a committee system that promises greater transparency and cross-party involvement in decision-making.
The Queensland government is implementing sweeping changes to its Freedom of Information framework after being overwhelmed by automated requests, sparking debate about digital transparency versus bureaucratic sustainability.
A bombshell report reveals a senior Australian parliamentary official received a controversial £315,000 retirement payment while overseeing government property decisions, raising serious ethical concerns.
Revealed: The Department of Health's controversial media monitoring operation spent over £1 million while operating with minimal transparency, raising questions about government accountability and public spending.
Exclusive investigation reveals England's FOI system in crisis with soaring delays and rejected requests, threatening government transparency.
Exclusive investigation reveals Conservative ministers held undisclosed meetings with Chinese officials while CPS was prosecuting individuals for political activities, raising serious questions about government transparency.
Republican lawmakers push for full disclosure of JFK assassination documents amid claims of government cover-up, with Donald Trump endorsing transparency.
Los Angeles County's top administrator Fesia Davenport has quietly exited her role under mysterious circumstances after the Board of Supervisors approved a confidential financial settlement, raising questions about transparency in local government.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer under fire for undisclosed 2017 meeting with Chinese officials while serving as Director of Public Prosecutions, raising questions about transparency and foreign influence.
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch's private meeting with China's ambassador sparks Labour criticism over government transparency and foreign policy alignment.
New Zealand's coalition government has dramatically reduced guaranteed Māori representation on local councils, cutting dedicated seats by more than half in a move critics call a devastating blow to indigenous rights.
Labor's controversial freedom of information reforms face collapse as crossbench opposition grows, with Deputy Liberal Leader Sussan Ley receiving widespread praise for defending transparency.
Shadow Commons leader Lucy Powell cautions Labour against complacency in upcoming May local elections, warning that writing off contests could prove costly for Starmer's government.
Exclusive: Council chiefs and public servants across Britain have been ordered to seek government approval before making significant policy statements in dramatic Whitehall power grab.
Former PM Tony Blair and ex-deputy PM Nick Clegg hosted an intimate dinner giving tech executives direct access to Science Secretary Peter Kyle, raising questions about transparency in government-tech relations.