Category : Search result: UK Civil Service


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.

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.

Starmer edited human rights manual, removing key protections

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.

CPS Drops Charges Against Parliament Square Protesters

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.

Labour's War on Whitehall's Empty Offices

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.

Starmer Shakes Up Whitehall to Curb Treasury Power

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.

SNP's £150k 'Work From Home' Fat-Cat Sparks Fury

Exclusive: A senior Scottish Government official is under fire for a £150,000 salary and a generous hybrid working arrangement, sparking accusations of hypocrisy and 'fat-cat' culture within the SNP administration.

Trump's Plan to Strip Protections from US Federal Workforce

Exclusive: The Trump administration is advancing a sweeping plan to strip job protections from thousands of federal employees, potentially reshaping the US government's structure and igniting a fierce political battle over the future of the American civil

Trump's Radical Plan: Dismantling US Federal Workforce

Exclusive: Leaked documents reveal the Trump administration's sweeping plans to aggressively restructure the US government, purge federal employees, and fast-track a controversial deregulation agenda, sparking fierce legal and political battles.

Starmer replaces PM's top official in Downing Street shakeup

Sir Keir Starmer initiates a significant restructuring of his Downing Street operation, with the Prime Minister's Principal Private Secretary set to be replaced just one year into the role. The move signals a major strategic shift at the heart of UK gover

Starmer demands full Sue Gray report in clash with Sunak

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer challenges PM Rishi Sunak to publish the complete Sue Gray report, alleging a 'cover-up' over the investigation into her move to become his chief of staff. The political standoff escalates.

Trump's Plan to Purge US Federal Workforce Revealed

Exclusive: Leaked documents reveal the Trump administration's sweeping plans to dismantle the US civil service, purge thousands of federal employees, and fast-track a controversial deregulation agenda, sparking fears of a constitutional crisis.

Christian Group Demands Ban on Civil Service Pride Lanyards

Exclusive: The Christian Institute faces a major backlash after demanding a ban on Civil Service Pride lanyards, accusing the government of 'virtue signalling' and triggering a fierce debate on LGBTQ+ inclusion in Whitehall.

Duchy of Lancaster appointments under scrutiny

The government is facing fresh scrutiny over its handling of civil service appointments linked to the Duchy of Lancaster, raising concerns about transparency and accountability.

Whitehall sick leave surges under Starmer

Sick leave among Whitehall civil servants has surged dramatically, with new data revealing a sharp rise in absences since Keir Starmer took office. Experts warn of a growing crisis in public sector health and productivity.

Page 4 of 4