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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.

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.

Corbyn's New Party Threatens 11 Cabinet Ministers' Seats

Exclusive analysis reveals Jeremy Corbyn's new political movement could cause a dramatic upset in British politics by splitting the left-wing vote, putting eleven serving Cabinet ministers at severe risk of losing their parliamentary seats.

China and Pakistan Agree New Phase of CPEC Projects

The foreign ministers of China and Pakistan have solidified a new phase of multi-billion-dollar cooperation, agreeing to accelerate high-priority projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to boost regional connectivity and economic growth

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.

Lammy urges UK to champion justice for Gaza

Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy calls on British ministers to take a stronger stance on justice for Gaza and Palestine, criticising current government policies.

Sunak sacks ministers in major Tory reshuffle

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has carried out a significant Cabinet reshuffle, dismissing high-profile ministers including Robert Jenrick and Suella Braverman. The shake-up aims to strengthen the Conservative Party ahead of the next general election.

Starmer slams Tories over Afghan data breach

Labour leader Keir Starmer accuses former Conservative ministers of negligence following a major data breach affecting Afghan nationals who worked with UK forces.

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