Trump plans mass federal layoffs during shutdown
Former President Donald Trump and allies are reportedly planning sweeping federal workforce reductions that could bypass Congress, raising concerns about government stability and workers' rights.
Former President Donald Trump and allies are reportedly planning sweeping federal workforce reductions that could bypass Congress, raising concerns about government stability and workers' rights.
Exclusive: Former Trump administration official John McEntee predicts massive government purge and sweeping changes to federal employment in potential second term, sparking controversy and concern among civil servants.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer makes sweeping changes to senior civil service roles, removing key officials including Simon Case and Mark Sedwill in dramatic Whitehall overhaul.
Remembering Sally Seymour, the visionary government official whose relentless drive reshaped Britain's approach to climate change and environmental protection during her remarkable 35-year career.
Sir Bob Kerslake delivers stunning rebuke to Keir Starmer's government, accusing ministers of 'fundamentally misunderstanding' the China threat in escalating security crisis.
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch makes explosive claims that Treasury officials are deliberately obstructing Conservative business policies, raising concerns about civil service impartiality ahead of the general election.
GOP congressional candidate Karoline Leavitt declares federal workers shouldn't receive paychecks during government shutdowns, igniting heated debate about taxpayer fairness and civil service protections.
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.
Exclusive: The Home Secretary is considering removing the right to jury trials for protesters in England and Wales, sparking outrage from legal experts and civil liberties groups who warn it undermines a fundamental pillar of British justice.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour becomes first concert tour to gross over $1 billion while breaking streaming records and dominating global charts in unprecedented achievement.
Exclusive investigation reveals US federal employees posted inflammatory anti-Biden messages while crucial services faced closure during budget standoff
Exclusive: Donald Trump's allies are preparing for a potential second term with plans to fire thousands of civil servants under Schedule F, raising alarm about threats to Whitehall's political neutrality and government stability.
Exclusive: Trump-era official Russell Vought unveils controversial plan to replace thousands of federal employees in potential government shutdown, sparking democracy concerns.
Exclusive investigation reveals Donald Trump's strategy to install FEMA loyalists across federal agencies in potential second term, raising concerns about politicisation of civil service.
US Representative Jasmine Crockett faces a backlash after a video surfaces showing her making a controversial comment about 'Caucasians' interrupting a moment of silence for a civil rights hero, drawing condemnation from conservative commentator Charlie K
An alarming analysis warns that a second Trump term could dismantle US democratic institutions, with plans to centralise power, purge the civil service, and deploy the military domestically, mirroring tactics used by global authoritarians.
In a scathing critique, Thomas Ross KC warns that removing specialist criminal barristers from the Legal Aid Agency's advisory panel is a catastrophic move that will undermine fair trials and worsen the crisis in the UK's justice system.
Exclusive: Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, the UK's Chief of the Defence Staff, delivers a devastating critique of the Whitehall establishment, branding the state as 'not working' and stifling crucial military reform with bureaucratic inertia.
The Guardian's 2025 league table ranks UK universities for civil engineering. Discover which institutions lead in teaching, research, and graduate prospects in this comprehensive guide for future engineers.
An explosive investigation reveals how a network of unqualified political appointees from partisan think tanks is sidelining expert civil servants, undermining the machinery of British government from within.
Exclusive investigation reveals how Sir Keir Starmer edited a crucial human rights manual while Director of Public Prosecutions, removing fundamental legal principles and watering down guidance on protest rights and police conduct.
Exclusive figures reveal a dramatic surge in criminals being diverted from prosecution to social work schemes in Scotland, with over 34,000 cases recorded last year. Critics warn of a 'soft-touch' justice system as serious offenders, including those charg
In a seismic first day, President Trump signs orders to deport millions, purge the civil service, and challenges the 14th Amendment, igniting immediate legal and political firestorms.
The Crown Prosecution Service has abandoned all charges against four individuals arrested under the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2023 during a protest in Parliament Square, marking a significant moment for civil liberties in the UK.
A damning Institute for Government report reveals the Civil Service's flagship graduate scheme is failing to attract top talent, risking the future of UK policymaking. Discover the critical reforms needed.
Discover the bizarre and brilliant Guinness World Records still waiting for a UK champion. From extreme potato peeling to massive vinyl collections, your chance for glory is here.
The Crown Prosecution Service for London warns that individuals displaying extremist symbols or making threatening chants at pro-Palestine protests will face criminal charges, as it clarifies public order laws.
Exclusive investigation reveals vast swathes of government departments stand empty as Labour vows to slash the £1bn annual bill for underused offices and get civil servants back to their desks.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer launches a radical restructuring of Number 10, aiming to decentralise power from the Treasury and reclaim control over domestic policy direction. The move signals a dramatic shift in how Downing Street operates.