A record 3.7 million applicants in China are competing for just 38,100 civil service posts, highlighting a major shift towards public sector job security amid economic uncertainty. Discover the driving forces behind this trend.
Britain's top civil servants have taxpayer-funded pension pots averaging £1.3m, a new report reveals. This comes as the Chancellor plans a £3bn raid on private sector retirement savings. Discover the full story.
The Cabinet Office used over £3,000 of public funds for civil servants to join Pride parades, sparking impartiality and spending concerns. Discover the full story.
Kim Kardashian confirms she failed her recent bar exam but pledges to 'keep studying and learning' until she qualifies as a lawyer. Discover her determined response.
Scottish Government operating costs balloon to £856m despite remote working. IT spending rises £25m while accommodation savings remain minimal. Taxpayers face growing bill.
A UK tax office worker's refusal to return to the office post-lockdown sparks legal battle, with union advice at the centre of the controversy. Exclusive details on the employment tribunal case.
Scottish Government officials have been compelled to attend multiple meetings to accelerate work on a new independence prospectus, sparking concerns about civil service neutrality and taxpayer resources being used for constitutional campaigning.
Cabinet minister Kemi Badenoch accuses Labour's Rachel Reeves of misleading the public about Treasury access amid heated exchanges over government transition protocols.
PepsiCo divests controlling stake in Pizza Hut China operations to private equity firm Hillhouse Capital, marking significant restructuring of fast-food investments in Chinese market.
An explosive analysis reveals how Britain's elected representatives have surrendered their authority to unelected Whitehall mandarins, creating a democratic deficit at the heart of government.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts Britain's public service productivity puzzle as she prepares her debut Budget, with Treasury analysis revealing stagnant output despite soaring employment costs.
Remembering the life and legacy of Michael McVeigh, the brilliant civil servant whose quiet diplomacy and constitutional expertise guided governments through decades of political turbulence.
Exclusive: A devastating data breach within the Civil Service has compromised the personal information of Afghan interpreters, revealing systemic failures in Whitehall's data protection protocols and putting lives at risk.
Labour shadow chancellor's husband, Nishat Siddiqi, exchanged emails with Treasury civil servants about his tech firm, prompting questions about access and influence ahead of potential Labour government.
Conservative MP Esther McVey faces parliamentary opposition as she introduces controversial legislation granting ministers new powers to override 'woke' civil service guidance, prompting heated debate about government overreach.
Senior government officials are privately predicting the longest shutdown in British political history as ministers and civil servants remain locked in bitter disputes over spending cuts and policy direction, with no resolution in sight.
Year 12 students in Queensland are demanding a marking review after confronting what they describe as an unfairly difficult Ancient History exam that failed to reflect their curriculum studies.
Nigel Farage announces radical plan to cut Civil Service by 140,000 positions, making it easier to dismiss officials while banning diversity initiatives in sweeping Whitehall overhaul.
Nigel Farage faces parliamentary investigation after claiming 'some senior civil servants' sympathise with Hamas, prompting outrage from Labour MP Chris Bryant.
Policing Minister Chris Philp under fire for controversial meeting with Taiwan's ex-prosecution chief, raising questions about UK-China relations and diplomatic protocols.
The Crown Prosecution Service confirms its chief has been formally requested to appear before China's National People's Congress, raising questions about UK-China legal relations and diplomatic protocols.
Millions of US federal employees confront financial uncertainty as political brinkmanship threatens government shutdown, leaving families in limbo and essential services at risk.
Reality star turned legal advocate Kim Kardashian reveals she's passed California's First-Year Law Students' Examination after multiple attempts, sharing emotional celebration with followers.
Exclusive: Tony Blair's former right-hand man Jonathan Powell has accepted a senior advisory position with China's Crown Prosecution Service, raising eyebrows across Westminster political circles.
Former President Donald Trump embarks on his most perilous foreign mission yet, heading to China as trade tensions reach boiling point. Exclusive analysis of the risks and potential rewards.
Labour Party escalates pressure on Cabinet Secretary Simon Case over undisclosed Conservative Party connections, demanding immediate investigation into potential conflicts of interest at the heart of government.
Exclusive: A top-ranking civil servant has been removed from their position following mounting criticism over the sluggish pace of government reforms, sparking concerns about Whitehall's efficiency.
Senior political figures are speaking out against what they describe as cowardly anonymous briefings targeting Cabinet Secretary Simon Case, calling it a toxic display of political warfare in Westminster.
Discover the remarkable legacy of Jenny Cox, the pioneering civil servant whose tireless work behind the scenes revolutionised Britain's approach to health, social care, and disability rights, leaving an indelible mark on millions of lives.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer calls Cabinet Secretary Simon Case to shadow cabinet meeting, signalling significant changes to civil service operations if Labour wins power.