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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.

Starmer's Comms Chief Quits Before Election

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer faces a significant setback as his Director of Communications, Matthew Doyle, resigns unexpectedly just weeks before the General Election, citing personal reasons.

Epping Forest Council declares 'independence' from government

In a bold political statement, Epping Forest District Council has symbolically declared independence from the UK government in protest against chronic underfunding and the 'broken' council tax system, vowing to withhold part of its payments.

Taxpayer funds Swinney's stay at Trump Turnberry resort

Scotland's Deputy First Minister John Swinney sparks outrage as it's revealed public funds were used for an official stay at Donald Trump's luxury Turnberry resort, raising serious questions about government spending and propriety.

Scottish Government warns of bankruptcy in financial crisis

Scotland faces an unprecedented financial emergency as ministers warn of potential 'bankruptcy' without urgent UK government intervention. Discover the implications for public services and the growing constitutional clash.

Israel Shuts Down Al Jazeera in Unprecedented Move

The Israeli government has raided and shut down Al Jazeera's operations in the country, seizing equipment and blocking broadcasts. The network condemns the move as a 'dangerous criminal act' and a violation of the human right to access information.

Tory Councillor's Wife Freed After Jail for Southport Tweet

Lucy Connolly, wife of a Conservative councillor, has been freed after being imprisoned for a malicious tweet about the Southport stabbing victims. The case ignites a fierce national debate on free speech, online abuse, and the limits of the justice syste

Reeves Poised to Overhaul Dreaded Council Tax

Exclusive: Chancellor Rachel Reeves is on the verge of announcing the most significant local government finance reform in a generation, aiming to axe the widely criticised council tax and replace it with a fairer property levy. This seismic shift promises

Westminster in 'Rail Power Grab' Row with Scotland and Wales

The UK government faces a furious backlash from Scottish and Welsh ministers over its plans to centralise control of Great British Railways in Westminster, bypassing devolution settlements and sparking a major constitutional row.

Rural Taxpayers Subsidising Urban Areas, Report Finds

A damning new report reveals a 'postcode lottery' in public spending, showing rural communities in England are subsidising urban areas by billions despite facing higher council tax bills and inferior services.

Swinney defiant on legal battles with Westminster

John Swinney, Scotland's Deputy First Minister, declares the Scottish Government will not back down from legal challenges against Westminster, defending Holyrood's right to legislate despite potential multi-million pound court battles.

UK Public Trust in Government Drops Sharply

A recent survey by the Office for National Statistics shows a significant decline in public trust in the UK government. Experts weigh in on the causes and implications.

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