Starmer set to sack Cabinet Secretary in Whitehall shakeup
Sir Keir Starmer prepares to dismiss top civil servant Chris Wormald amid concerns over NHS performance and departmental effectiveness in major Whitehall overhaul.
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Starmer declares war on government waste
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves launch sweeping reforms to slash government waste and redirect billions to frontline services in bold efficiency drive.
Time to torch Scotland's bloated quango empire
An explosive investigation reveals Scotland's staggering quango crisis with 250 taxpayer-funded bodies costing billions. As public services struggle, calls grow for a radical bonfire of bureaucratic waste.
Home Office: 12 staff, 1 worker on Rwanda returns
Exclusive investigation reveals staggering inefficiency within the Home Office as a dozen staff members are assigned to Rwanda asylum policy, with only a single caseworker actually processing returns.
Government's Rebecca Black social media blunder exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals how the Department of Health's embarrassing social media blunder, mocking Rebecca Black's 'Friday', sparked internal review and learning reforms across Whitehall.
Judge blocks federal worker firings ahead of shutdown
A landmark ruling prevents the US government from terminating federal employees without due process, protecting thousands of workers from immediate dismissal during budget crises.
Whitehall official disciplined for twerking at police gala
A senior government official faces sanctions after performing explicit dance moves, including twerking, at a high-profile police charity event attended by Rod Stewart's wife Penny Lancaster, sparking an official investigation into professional misconduct.
Federal workers face wave of firings and threats
US federal employees report unprecedented workplace intimidation and political purges as new administration targets career civil servants in sweeping personnel overhaul.
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.
Trump Ally Predicts Federal Workforce 'Bloodbath'
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.
Starmer axes top civil servants in Whitehall shake-up
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.
Sally Seymour: Environmental policy pioneer dies at 62
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.
Ex-Civil Service Chief Slams Starmer Over China Spy Case
Sir Bob Kerslake delivers stunning rebuke to Keir Starmer's government, accusing ministers of 'fundamentally misunderstanding' the China threat in escalating security crisis.
Badenoch: Treasury officials blocking Conservative policies
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.
Government slashes museum funding in major shake-up
Major English museums face devastating budget cuts as Arts Council England redirects funding away from traditional institutions toward 'levelling up' agenda, sparking outrage in cultural sector.
Kent Council declares financial emergency amid budget crisis
Kent County Council faces financial meltdown, proposing unprecedented council tax hikes and sweeping service cuts to avoid effective bankruptcy. Local residents brace for impact as authority warns of 'difficult decisions' ahead.
Leavitt: No Government Pay During Shutdowns
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.
Tory Minister's Civil Service Comments Spark Constitutional Row
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.
Tories Unveil Radical Welfare Cuts Plan
The Conservative government announces sweeping welfare reforms that could significantly reduce benefits payments for millions, sparking immediate backlash from charities and opposition parties.
Federal staff anti-Democrat messages during shutdown
Exclusive investigation reveals US federal employees posted inflammatory anti-Biden messages while crucial services faced closure during budget standoff
Trump's plan for mass government firings revealed
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.
US plans mass federal worker purge in shutdown power play
Exclusive: Trump-era official Russell Vought unveils controversial plan to replace thousands of federal employees in potential government shutdown, sparking democracy concerns.
Trump's FEMA Loyalists to Oversee Government Agencies
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.
Trump's SNAP cuts spark UK food bank crisis
As Trump administration slashes food stamp funding, British food banks report alarming surge in demand from vulnerable families facing hunger crisis.
Jasmine Crockett's 'Caucasians' remark sparks controversy
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
Trump's Return: A Blueprint for Authoritarian Rule?
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.
NHS Job Cuts Crisis: ICBs Axe Hundreds of Posts
Exclusive: NHS England's new Integrated Care Boards are cutting hundreds of jobs despite promises of improved healthcare, triggering union outrage and patient safety concerns as financial pressures mount.
US Schools Face Financial Cliff as Federal Covid Aid Ends
American schools are bracing for severe cuts as a $190bn federal pandemic aid package expires, threatening teacher layoffs, programme cancellations, and larger class sizes across the nation.
Admiral: Whitehall 'Blob' Sabotaging UK Defence
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.
UK's Top Civil Engineering Universities 2025 Revealed
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.
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