Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts Britain's public service productivity puzzle as she prepares her debut Budget, with Treasury analysis revealing stagnant output despite soaring employment costs.
A comprehensive Chapman University survey shows Americans now fear government corruption more than cyber-terrorism, economic collapse, or pandemics, signalling a crisis of confidence in political institutions.
Shocking figures reveal HMRC failed to answer 85 million taxpayer calls over ten years, exposing a broken customer service system leaving millions frustrated and unheard.
Microsoft's cloud computing platform Azure experienced widespread service disruptions, affecting businesses and users globally with login failures and connectivity issues.
From presidential palaces to parliamentary chambers, France's political elite has been plagued by corruption scandals for decades. Explore the deep-rooted culture of impunity that continues to undermine democracy.
Nigel Farage announces radical plan to cut Civil Service by 140,000 positions, making it easier to dismiss officials while banning diversity initiatives in sweeping Whitehall overhaul.
A serving Metropolitan Police officer and a prison service employee have been sentenced for their roles in an organised drug smuggling operation at HMP Wandsworth.
Labour Party escalates pressure on Cabinet Secretary Simon Case over undisclosed Conservative Party connections, demanding immediate investigation into potential conflicts of interest at the heart of government.
Exclusive: Four professional tennis players arrested in coordinated European raids as authorities smash alleged match-fixing syndicate operating at highest levels of the sport.
The Crown Prosecution Service is set for significant reforms after a damning report revealed systemic failures in case handling and communication with victims.
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy receives prison sentence in landmark corruption trial, marking a dramatic fall from grace for the once-powerful leader.
A London waitress went viral after publicly challenging a customer who left no gratuity. The heated exchange raises questions about tipping culture in UK hospitality.
In a dramatic escalation of his anti-corruption campaign, President Xi Jinping has removed three senior military generals from China's political advisory body, sending shockwaves through the People's Liberation Army leadership.
Ofcom launches formal investigation into Royal Mail after it missed first and second class delivery targets, raising concerns about postal service reliability across the UK.
Royal Mail faces massive £5.6 million penalty after regulator Ofcom finds the postal service missed first and second class delivery targets for 2022-23, affecting millions of customers across the UK.
Massive public outrage grips the Philippines as a corruption scandal reveals billions of pesos missing from vital flood control projects, leaving communities vulnerable to climate disasters while officials allegedly profited.
Federal investigators have descended on Jackson, Mississippi, executing search warrants in a sweeping corruption investigation targeting local government officials and their associates.
Major Vodafone service disruption affects mobile and broadband users nationwide. Company confirms network issues and works on resolution as frustrated customers report widespread connectivity problems.
Noosa Council faces serious financial investigation after suspected fraudulent activities involving substantial sums of public money, with Queensland authorities now involved.
Thousands of Vodafone broadband customers are set to receive compensation following a significant service outage that left households and businesses without internet connectivity for extended periods.
Exclusive: Former BBC Controller raises alarm over potential compromise of BBC World Service's editorial independence as Ministry of Defence pushes for greater funding involvement in the internationally renowned broadcaster.
Australia's second-largest telecommunications provider Optus suffered a catastrophic nationwide outage, disrupting emergency services and mistakenly sending thousands of customers to voicemail during critical situations.
A senior NSW transport bureaucrat faces court over accusations of accepting cash bribes from a Portuguese restaurant owner in exchange for lucrative government contracts through fake invoices.
An elderly couple lay undiscovered for months in their London home due to coroner service delays, raising serious questions about elderly care and public service failures.
Shocking revelations emerge as a senior NSW government official admits to concealing themselves in a cupboard during a corruption investigation into alleged multi-million dollar kickbacks, exposing serious misconduct within the public sector.
Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride faces backlash after suggesting civil servants should implement Tory policies 'in a way that is consistent with their objectives' in major breach of ministerial code.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak unveils controversial mandatory national service for teenagers, facing immediate backlash from opposition and military experts who question its feasibility and funding.
Exclusive: Build-A-Bear Workshop employee suspended after viral video shows shocking confrontation with customer's assistance dog in Manchester store. Disability rights groups demand action.
A former New York City auditor faces serious corruption charges after allegedly accepting bribes from a strip club owner in exchange for favourable inspections.
The US Justice Department has launched a major corruption investigation into the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department following allegations deputies sold concealed gun licenses for cash and sexual favours.